More than 100 participants from 7 regions of Ukraine take part in the event.
Today, September 30, the All-Ukrainian veteran forum “Circle of Brothers” began in the city of Morshyn. At the locations of the Forum, representatives of the public sector, local communities, rehabilitation centers, veterans associations, human rights defenders, lawyers, psychologists, social work experts from Lviv, Volyn, Zaporizhzhya, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblasts, Dnipro, Odesa and Kyiv will hold discussions on topics legal support of veterans and their family members; social reintegration and psychological adaptation, medical and mental rehabilitation; educational needs; professional adaptation and self-realization of veterans, etc.
“Despite all the horrors of war and loss, we must be strong and stand for victory. But at the same time, it is necessary to communicate with each other, because such a simple “how are you?” can help deal with what’s stuck inside. Our country faces huge challenges and even after the war there will be no fewer of them. Our soldiers give the most valuable at the front and everyone should help them to return to a peaceful life. Such events provide an opportunity to get together and discuss existing problems in order to know how to deal with them in the future. The authorities, the church and the public must be united in faith in our military and the future victory!”, – said the deputy head of Lviv OVA Ivan Sobko in his congratulatory speech.
Among the participants of the event are legendary personalities. In particular, for the photo exhibition in the city of Morshyn, the photographer, legionary soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, American citizen Steve Andre provided his photos. Creative evening of Olena Gerasimyuk and paramedic of the volunteer medical battalion “Hospitaliers” Yaryna Chornoguz.
As part of the Forum, there will also be a performance by the Lviv National Drama Theater named after Maria Zankovetska “Life of P.S.” based on the book by veteran Valeria Burlakova (with a live broadcast by the author herself). And for the Day of Defenders of Ukraine – October 1 – a festive kulish in the Stepan Bandera Manor Museum and a concert.
Co-organizers of the Forum: Lviv Regional Military Administration, Morshyn City Council, CZ ENT Soldier’s House, NGO “Movement of Indifferent”, BF “Illay”. The forum takes place at the expense of sponsors – Ukrainian businesses, without grant involvement. All artistic actions within the framework of the Forum are charitable and take place on a public basis.