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The Maidan Museum together with its partners has prepared a program dedicated to the Day of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred.

On February 20, a commemoration ceremony will take place to honor the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred and the participants of the Revolution of Dignity.

On the same day, the annual “Angels of Remembrance” event will take place. This global moment of silence is dedicated to those who died during the Revolution of Dignity. In Kyiv, it is traditionally held on the Alley of Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred, where dozens of paper angels are hung on the branches of trees that once witnessed the killings of unarmed protesters.

Additionally, Kyiv will host the exhibition “Heroes: Maidan, War, Memory…”. It is dedicated to the participants of the Revolution of Dignity who later died in the russian-Ukrainian war. The exhibition tells the stories of Maidan activists who changed Ukraine and the world and later became the first defenders of our country, sacrificing their lives for its freedom.

The program also includes a screening of the documentary-musical film “Ukraine. Maidan. Reloading”, dedicated to the memory of Ruslan Hanushchak. The film is based on the video archive of military reporter Ruslan Hanushchak, a Maidan participant who later became a military reporter and soldier with the call signs “Ostap” and “Photographer”. He was killed in action on January 11, 2025.

Journalists are invited to familiarize themselves with the full schedule of events dedicated to the Day of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred.

Background: On February 20, 2014, the highest number of casualties occurred in the center of the Ukrainian capital, with 48 people killed. Along with 54 other protesters who were fatally wounded in the winter of 2013-2014 and five Maidan activists who died in the spring of 2014 defending Ukraine’s democratic values and territorial integrity, they are honored as Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred.

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“Active Parks” is initiating an adaptive sit ski training session for veterans with lower limb disabilities, set to take place on February 19 in Kyiv.

Training on these specialized bucket seats with two skis underneath is part of a broader effort to create an inclusive environment for veterans injured in the war, enabling them to maintain an active physical and social life.

The session will be conducted in collaboration with professional instructors from Golosiiv Ski Park. Participants will train using Tempo Dualski equipment for seated skiing, a safe and specialized tool designed for adaptive skiing and snowboarding.

Accreditation is required to attend the event.

Background: The training is part of the “Sport for All” initiative under the State Institution, supported by Ukraine’s Ministry of Youth and Sports. It is organized within the framework of the presidential social project “Active Parks – Locations of Healthy Ukraine.”

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Petro Krasytskyi from Kyiv has served in Ukraine’s armed forces twice—first in 2015 with the 25th Separate Airborne Brigade and again following the full-scale invasion as part of the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade. During his service, he suffered two strokes, requiring extensive treatment and rehabilitation in both Ukraine and the Czech Republic.

Throughout his recovery, Petro was supported by his family doctor, Yuliia Barbolina. She was the one who called an ambulance when he arrived at her office experiencing his second stroke.

Together, they decided to establish a medical center—a vision that quickly became reality with the launch of the Razom Medical Center in Kyiv, which recently marked its first anniversary.

Yuliia serves as the center’s medical director, providing patient consultations and performing ultrasound diagnostics. A modern ultrasound machine was purchased through a grant from the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation.

The Petro Krasytskyi Clinic offers medical care to both civilians and military personnel. On designated days, military members can receive free medical checkups, while service members, veterans, their families, and families of fallen defenders are eligible for a 20% discount.

Journalists can arrange interviews with Petro and Olha by prior request.

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On February 18, Media Center Ukraine will host a briefing on military recruitment, focusing on how the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade attracts new enlistees and prepares them for service.

Participants:
– Dmytro Kukharchuk, head of recruitment for the 3rd Assault Brigade;
– Oleksandr Borodin, press officer of the 3rd Assault Brigade;
– Call sign “Student”, chief sergeant of the Test Week project. 

Topics of focus:
– The effectiveness of recruitment campaigns and the most successful strategies;
– The role of specialized projects in recruitment—how they work and their benefits;
– Raising public awareness about recruitment initiatives and available opportunities. 

Those interested in joining the 3rd Brigade can visit recruitment centers in Odesa, Dnipro, Lviv, and Kyiv.

Recruits undergo intensive training under the guidance of experienced combat instructors. Before taking up arms, they complete a rigorous program covering tactical operations, medical preparedness, and firearms training.

Background: The 3rd Separate Assault Brigade was established on March 9, 2022, from the Kyiv-based Azov Army’s Territorial Defense Battalion. On January 26, 2023, it was restructured into a separate assault brigade within the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Fedir Samburskyi, a 29-year-old from the Donetsk oblast, was in Irpin, Kyiv Oblast, when russia launched its full-scale invasion. In the early days of the war, he volunteered to help civilians. Later, he managed to escape the occupation with his mother and sister and moved to Prykarpattia. A few weeks later he joined the army.

The veteran fought in the Donetsk and Zaporizhia oblasts and took part in the liberation of the Kherson oblast. During a combat mission in November 2023, he suffered a serious injury: an explosion from an enemy FPV drone cost him his leg, an arm, and partially his sight.

After several surgeries and nine months of rehabilitation, Fedir learned to use his prosthetics and decided to start his own business. Using the funds he received as compensation for his injury, he opened an inclusive café in Kyiv called Tytanovi — after the rehabilitation center where he received his prosthetics. The center’s founder helped him buy some of the equipment. Today, Fedir donates half of the cafe’s profits to support the Tytanovi Rehab Center.

Journalists can arrange an interview with Fedir Samburskyi both online and in person in Kyiv upon prior agreement.

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On February 18, Media Center Ukraine will host a briefing on military recruitment, focusing on how the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade attracts new enlistee and prepares them for service.

Participants:

– Dmytro Kukharchuk, head of recruitment for the 3rd Assault Brigade;

– Oleksandr Borodin, press officer of the 3rd Assault Brigade;

– Call sign “Student”, chief sergeant of the Test Week project. 

Topics of focus:

– The effectiveness of recruitment campaigns and the most successful strategies;

– The role of specialized projects in recruitment—how they work and their benefits;

– Raising public awareness about recruitment initiatives and available opportunities. 

Those interested in joining the 3rd Brigade can visit recruitment centers in Odesa, Dnipro, Lviv, and Kyiv.

Recruits undergo intensive training under the guidance of experienced combat instructors. Before taking up arms, they complete a rigorous program covering tactical operations, medical preparedness, and firearms training.

For reference: The 3rd Separate Assault Brigade was established on March 9, 2022, from the Kyiv-based Azov Army’s Territorial Defense Battalion. On January 26, 2023, it was restructured into a separate assault brigade within the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Media Center Ukraine to host a briefing on February 17 about russia’s drone attack hitting radiation shelter over the damaged reactor at the Chornobyl NPP 

Participants:

– Oleh Korikov, Head of Ukraine’s State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate and Chief State Inspector for Nuclear and Radiation Safety

Topics of focus:

– russian drone attack on the Chornobyl shelter: what is known about the consequences and what is the current situation at the plant?

– Delays in IAEA staff rotation at the Zaporizhia NPP: possible consequences and further action;

– Security situation at Ukraine’s nuclear power plants amid ongoing attacks.

For reference: On the night of February 14, a russian attack drone with an explosive warhead hit a shelter at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. This occurred near the New Safe Confinement, which protects the destroyed fourth reactor at the Chornobyl NPP. The drone hit the roof of the isolation structure.

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The Repair Together volunteer community is joining forces with the Gurtum Charitable Foundation’s Save Mala Opera project. On February 16, they will hold a restoration event at Kyiv’s Mala Opera—an initiative known as the “Rave Toloka.”

Built in 1902, the Mala Opera is a historic architectural landmark in Kyiv. The building sustained damage from enemy shelling, with its walls, ceiling, and decorative elements suffering significant harm.

During the cleanup, volunteers will work to the rhythm of music. And, as organizers note, “there will be a little dancing” at the end of the day.

Journalists will have the opportunity to cover the volunteers’ efforts on-site.

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Your Support family center for mental health was established last year in Ukraine’s Kyiv region with a mission to help children and their families cope with the psychological effects of war. The center focuses on strengthening emotional resilience and ensuring the healthy development of each child.

A team of psychologists, special education experts, neuropsychologists, lawyers, and employment specialists provides all services free of charge. In just over a year, the center’s experts have offered more than 6,000 consultations. Among those they have helped is a 6-year-old boy who stopped speaking after experiencing shell shock, and a mother raising her 7-year-old son alone, whose child, under immense stress, lost control of his body.

Support is available both online and in person by appointment, allowing families to connect with specialists and others who have benefited from the center’s assistance.

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The Maidan Museum together with its partners has prepared a program for the Day of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred.

On February 18, a memorial event in honor of those who died on February 18, 2014 will be held in Mariinsky Park. The event will include a memorial service for the Heavenly Hundred and a Memorial March to pay tribute to the fallen heroes.

On February 20, a ceremony will be held to honor the memory of the heroes of the Heavenly Hundred and the participants of the Revolution of Dignity. The annual Angels of Memory event will also take place, a global moment of silence in memory of those who died during the Revolution of Dignity. In Kyiv, it takes place annually on the Alley of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, where dozens of paper angels are placed on the branches of trees — silent witnesses to the shooting of unarmed protesters.

Opening of the exhibition “Heroes: Maidan, War, Memory…”. The exhibition is dedicated to the Maidan activists who later died in the russian-Ukrainian war. It tells the stories of those who changed Ukraine and the world and later became the first defenders of Ukraine’s freedom, sacrificing their lives.

Journalists can access the full program of events for the Day of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred.

Background: On February 20, 2014, 48 people lost their lives in the center of Kyiv, the highest number of casualties in a single day during the Revolution of Dignity. Together with 54 other participants of peaceful protests who were killed or fatally wounded in the winter of 2013-2014, and five Maidan activists who died in the spring of 2014 while defending democratic values and territorial integrity of Ukraine, they are called the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred.

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