On the Day of the Defender of Ukraine, the solemn occasion has taken place at the Donetsk Law Institute:  first –year cadets took an Oath of Allegiance of a Police officer to the Ukrainian people.

In conjunction with this, no less a significant occasion has taken place –  students` oath of the Donetsk Law Institute (DLI). This prominent celebration happened under a clear blue sky and autumn sunshine on the territory of Mariupol and Krivyi Rig. Every cadet confirmed his life choice during the entrance examination. There was a huge number of people willing to wear cadet shoulder boards and pursue high-quality education at our institute. 

Colonel Serhii Vitvitskyi, rector of DLI, addressed his welcoming speech: «Our goal is to provide a relevant education and to make you real professionals who are sincerely going to serve and to protect rights and freedoms of citizens. Personally, I am pleased you having made your life choice. We need honest and open police officers and lawyers; I hope you are exactly that kind of people» - mentioned Serhii Vitvitskyi.  

Honorary guests, among them was Mayor of Mariupol Mr. Vadim Boychenko, congratulated cadets with oath-taking. That was a long-awaited moment.

"… It is worthy to serve the Ukrainian people and to abide by the Constitution and Laws of Ukraine…". The cadets were talking the Oath`s words consciously with pride and readiness to serve the Ukrainian people. The solemn event ended with a festive march.

The cadets will always remember this unforgettable occasion.

 Usually, such a remarkable event takes place in the parents and honorary guests` presence.

This year the Oath-taking ceremony was performed in the unusual way. Nevertheless, all requirements were followed counteracting the spread of COVID-19. This fact did not affect the spirit and solemn atmosphere.