Unfortunately, the war continues. The criminal invasion of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine prompted the youth of Kharkiv region to unite in order to strengthen the defense capabilities of our state, support those who suffered from the military actions of the Russian inhumans, and the approach of Victory in the war with the Russian invaders.

Many teachers, students and graduates of educational institutions are in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and defend the Motherland. Unfortunately, there are those who gave their lives for the freedom of our people.

In order to honor the memory of the fallen Heroes, the members of the youth commission for work with the youth of the Ukrainian SSR made a proposal to prepare a Book of Memory of pupils and employees of educational institutions of the Kharkiv region who died during the Russian-Ukrainian war in the period 2014-2023.

We will keep the educational order in the future. Respect and low bow to everyone who courageously defends our Motherland from the aggressor and brings our Victory closer every day.
<h2>All-Ukrainian Arts Festival “Military Charms from Saint Nicholas”</h2>
Pursuant to the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated 28.XI.2022 No. 1063 to the holidays: the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Day of Saint Nicholas, on December 5 the All-Ukrainian arts festival “Military charms from Saint Nicholas” (remote format) on the theme “Volunteers of Saint Nicholas “. The purpose of the festival is the formation of Ukrainian and civic identity in young people by means of Ukrainian culture and art, promotion, multiplication and popularization of the national cultural heritage of the Ukrainian people, artistic means and opportunities of art among young people, the search for new forms and methods of working with them.

Tasks of the festival:
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<li>providing moral support to military personnel;</li>
<li>patriotic education of youth by means of Ukrainian art;</li>
<li>strengthening love for the Motherland, the native language.</li>
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Pupils of after-school, general, professional (vocational-technical) and higher education institutions of Kharkiv took part in the festival. After all, in 2023, several important holidays fall on the same date – December 6 – the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Saint Nicholas’ Day. And everyone especially wants the Miracle — Victory and Peace — to come to every home and every family.
<h2>Visit of wounded soldiers to Kharkiv hospital</h2>
It has been almost two years since the full-scale war, and our support for the military and their families is especially relevant and necessary. While everyone is waiting for the Victory Day, we should all do everything for it in our place. But the students of the Kharkiv Higher Vocational School of Sewing and Household Industry decided to visit the home, the family of our defenders, who are currently in the hospital. Education seekers visited each ward. They prepared wonderful gifts – talismans for the defenders of Ukraine – these are hand-made symbolic guardian angels, drawings, greetings and wishes for a speedy recovery.

There is a good tradition to do good deeds, make someone’s dream come true, and give gifts before St. Nicholas. On this occasion, the students of the student self-government of the educational groups collected and handed the wounded soldiers delicious goodies and fruits. They made a real holiday for those who do not spare their lives and health for the sake of our common happy future.

Students made a welcome video for our defenders. Greetings can be viewed on our Telegram and YouTube channels.

We encourage everyone to become a Saint Nicholas Volunteer to personally congratulate the defenders. By rallying and combining our efforts, we will be able to create a real miracle on our own on this special day.

Ninel BATRACHENKO, Head of the Commission for Work with Youth of the Kharkiv Regional Council of Veterans of Ukraine. Director of the State Institution of Vocational (Vocational and Technical) Education “Kharkiv Higher Vocational School of Sewing Production and Household”</i>