Event on the occasion of the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine

Representatives of the OSUIA veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war Serhii Kozachenko and Oleksandr Diuzhykov took part in an event organized by the Odessa National Scientific Library on the occasion of the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine, who gave their lives for the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of our state.

The event included a presentation of Valerii Haladym's book “The Shot Sparrow.”

“The Shot Sparrow” is a sincere story about courage, pain, and hope that resonates in everyone's heart. 

Valerii Haladym is a veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian war and a retired major. His life has been full of trials: the front, occupation, arrests, captivity. It is this experience that formed the basis of the book “The Shot Sparrow.” The work combines deep experiences of war with a sincere narrative that leaves the reader with a sense of gratitude to the soldiers and an awareness of the value of peaceful life.

During the event Serhii Kozachenko, assistant to the rector of the OSUIA for work with veterans, addressed the audience: 

"Today we have gathered here to honor the memory of those who gave their lives for Ukraine. They left so that we could live in a free country, read such books, and speak Ukrainian on our land. It is our duty to remember their sacrifice, to tell future generations about it, and to preserve the independence they won at the cost of their own lives." 

Those present honored the fallen heroes with a minute of silence.