The celebration of the Independence Day of Ukraine in the solemn hall began with the National Anthem.
The rector of Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs congratulated the cadets and employees of higher education institution on the Independence Day of Ukraine.
“The Independence Day is a historical memory of the struggle of our ancestors for freedom and independence. Every step, choice, contribution to the independence of our country is the legacy of those who stood on this path, experienced difficulties and victories. We have something to be proud of. And we see how Ukraine is changing, growing and developing.
This day should be a reminder of our responsibility to future generations, we should preserve and strengthen our independence, protect the country from an external aggressor.
The best confirmation of the desire to live freely and independently is the way our soldiers are greeted in the de-occupied territories. They are greeted with flowers as winners, because we are already winners for the whole world. So let freedom of thought and action be your advantage on the path of life! Let our state prosper, and let our people live in peace, harmony, prosperity, and independence!" - said Oleksandr Morhunov, the rector of the DSUIA.
Independence has been fought for many times throughout history, this struggle continues even now. Therefore, all those present honored the memory of the dead with a moment of silence.
On the occasion of the holiday the best cadets of the university were also honored. Oleksandr Bondarenko and Yevhenii Sumin who are the cadets of the 2nd year of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Law and Training of Specialists for the National Police Units and police privates were thanked for the conscientious carrying out their professional duties, faithfulness to the oaths well as dedicated service for the benefit of Ukraine.
Under the order of the rector of the Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs the names of the best employees and students of the university were entered on the Board of Honor for exemplary performance of their duties, high academic achievements and active participation in the public life of the university and on the occasion of the Independence Day of Ukraine. Among the cadets are: Kateryna Bairak, Kateryna Hunko, Ali Huseinov, Olha Pashkevych, Artem Rudenko, Vladyslav Tyshkov and Artem Khomenko.
The events ended with a concert program performed by students and cadets of DSUIA. In particular, the studio’s creative movement song “To Victory” was performed and one heard the already world-famous “Chervona kalyna” in a modern arrangement.
