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Echoes of Cold War, WWII worry local Ukrainians
Russian forces advance on Crimea with diplomacy, threats
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Teacher Danny Tymchuk, back center, and his Ukrainian family.
For Gainesville resident Danny Tymchuk and his family, the upheaval in Ukraine gives them an eerie sense of déjà vu. Tymchuk’s family has deep historical ties to Ukraine. His father hails from the western part of the country, which is culturally and linguistically Ukrainian, and where demonstrations emerged in recent months that ultimately ousted the corrupt regime of Kremlin-backed President Viktor Yanukovych.