Despite the fact that Potocki tried to negotiate a compromise with the moderate Ukrainians, Myroslav Sichynsky, a radical, far-left Ukrainian nationalist, shot him to death 3 times. He then escaped prison and left for the United States, where he become a proeminent pro-Soviet figure among the Ukrainian diaspora. He visited Ukraine several times, including the 1930s, praising the Soviet authorities and ignoring the suffering and starvation of his brothers which were enforced by the USSR.
Radicals like Sichynsky targeted Potocki precisely because he was trying to negotiate a compromise; they feared a compromise would legitimize Polish dominance in Galicia.
I decided to post this kind of stuff because the Poles’ loyalty towards the Habsburgs in the late 19th century and early 20th century is pretty interesting. And an overlooked subject, in both Poland and other countries.
I am curious: is there anyway that Potocki is remembered in Poland? A statue or at least a street named after him? Probably in Krakow, since he was Galician. Or in his native Krzeszowice?
For those who are curious about him: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrzej_Kazimierz_Potocki
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There is even a memorial plaque in Lviv which celebrates Sichynsky and the assassination
https://preview.redd.it/ekel8kuudg2h1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3c414273baec511e79516f274ade5d8b64cd40de
First of all, I want to be clear, that I support Ukraine 100% against Russia, and I think that EU should do whatever it takes to help Ukrainians resist against the Russians.
But I don’t think that celebrating figures like Bandera or the guy this Myroslav guy make Ukraine European. The text on the plaque looks like it is written by the same guys who write Russian propaganda (they call Potocki a chauvinist the same way the Russians call the Ukrainians [n@zis](mailto:n@zis). Both are wrong).
And I think that it is wrong since there are many figures in Ukrainian history who were democrats, who were good and civilized people. Who didn’t kill people, to put it short, that deserve more respect and recognition.
Don’t forget that the OUN killed moderate Ukrainians as well, since they regarded them as traitors
>Despite the fact that Potocki tried to negotiate a compromise with the moderate Ukrainians, Myroslav Sichynsky, a radical, far-left Ukrainian nationalist, shot him to death 6 times.
More like “Because of”. Moderates are the biggest enemies of radicals.
Oh ok I see you already addressed it in your post.
Dude, Sichynsky killed the governor of an occupying regime. Neither Austria nor Poland had moral business ruling Galicia without Ukrainian autonomy. By that logic, we should also be horrified by the Polish cadets who tried to kill Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovich in 1830. How dare they attack a “moderate Russian liberal” who only happened to represent imperial rule over Poland. But of course: when Poles resist empire, it’s heroic. When Ukrainians resist Polish domination, suddenly everyone discovers nuance.
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So an independence fighter killed a collaborant?
So that guy worked for the occupational government and was shot.
As a Lithuanian I don’t understand where is the problem
I can be wrong, but I think I remember a mention about Potocki on one of the displays in the castle of Łańcut. Worth a visit if you’re in the neighborhood.
Anyway while researching the topic I came across nuanced article on the situation and Potocki himself:
[Kurier Galicyjski](https://kuriergalicyjski.com/zabojstwo-andrzeja-potockiego-czesc-1/)