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Ukrposhta invites journalists to the opening of the exhibition of foreign postage stamps “In Solidarity with Ukraine,” which were issued by 15 countries as a sign of support and solidarity with Ukraine and its people throughout 2022.

The participants in the event will include Ihor Smilyanskyi, CEO of Ukrposhta and Oleksandr Bankov, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

Ambassadors of foreign countries and representatives of diplomatic corps, as well as heads of Lithuanian and Latvian post offices will also be present at the opening of the exhibition.

Date: April 05, 2023 (Kyiv). Registration is required.

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• Kyiv

NEST mobile houses project by Serhiy Prytula Charitable Foundation provides modular houses in Kyiv region to families who lost their homes as a result of russia’s full-scale invasion. For people, this is an opportunity to get temporary but comfortable housing on their own land, while the family rebuilds the destroyed house. The project has already provided 16 families with temporary homes. Additional funds for the modules that will house 22 families have already been put to use, and the modules are currently being manufactured. Works to put up new houses will begin on April 10. Project organizers can help find people for stories — those who already live in modular houses, or people who are still waiting for such accommodation.

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On April 4, “Dobrobat” volunteers will work in Irpin, Kyiv region. They will clear the rubble of buildings destroyed as a result of russia’s full-scale invasion.

For reference: “Dobrobat” is a volunteer building division that helps the victims of war to rebuild housing and social infrastructure facilities in the de-occupied territories.

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To mark the anniversary of the de-occupation of Hostomel, a series of events will be held in the village. In particular, on April 1, people are invited to a commemorative meeting “Hostomel — the defensive gate of the capital” (Venue: the Cultural and Recreational Center). In addition, the Orchestra of the Main Directorate of the National Police of Ukraine in Kyiv region will perform in the village (“Shchaslyvyi” (Happy) Park).

For reference: on April 1, 2022, Hostomel village was liberated from the russian occupiers.

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Tetiana is a resident of Hostomel and Head of Apartment Owners Associations for two residential buildings. At the beginning of the full-scale invasion, she opened up all the basements and put pallets in them for people to have somewhere to hide. Later, more than a hundred people were sheltering there. There was even a 2-month-old baby among them. The woman cooked together with her neighbors in her apartment. When all utilities were shut off, they cooked outside. Tetiana’s husband was injured by a blast wave.

On March 5, the occupiers entered the buildings and settled in them. People stayed in basements. Later, some of them decided to evacuate and went to another neighborhood, but they didn’t manage to leave. The occupiers told the people to return or they would be deported to Belarus. No one agreed to it. Most went to the bomb shelter in the local prison.

For reference: on April 1, 2022, Hostomel village was liberated from the russian occupiers.

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At the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Vadym’s house in Moschun was hit by the enemy “Grad” twice: the man risked his own life to pull his grandson out of the flames. In addition, he helped other residents of the village by bringing food, providing people with fuel, and organizing the evacuation of hundreds of people. Vadym knows the entire chronology of the events in Moschun village.

For reference: fierce fighting took place in Moschun during the battles for Kyiv region in the spring of 2022. 80% of the houses were destroyed in the village.

On April 2, Ukraine commemorates the anniversary of the liberation of its northern regions from the russian invaders.

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To mark the anniversary of the sinking of the Moskva cruiser the National Military Historical Museum of Ukraine in Kyiv will open a new exhibition displaying artifacts from the ship. In particular, the visitors will be able to see a lifebuoy and a signal buoy from the sunken flagship of the russian fleet.

For reference: The Moskva guided missile cruiser sank on April 14, 2022 after being hit by two Neptune missiles. The ship was the largest warship of russia’s Black Sea fleet.

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• Kyiv

“Bucha’s Flame of Memory and Hope” rally will be held to mark the anniversary of the de-occupation of Bucha. The participants will honor the residents of the community who died during the russian occupation. Those who wish to participate are encouraged to bring candles and flashlights with them.

The rally will begin on March 31 at 6:30 PM on Vokzalna Street, which has become a symbol of the city’s indomitability. (During the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian military destroyed a large column of russian vehicles on Vokzalna Street in Bucha. At one point a photo of this street went viral.)

For reference: March 31 is the day of Bucha’s liberation from the russian occupiers.

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Tetiana and her husband returned to their house in Moshchun in April 2022, and it had been destroyed as a result of fighting. They immediately started volunteering: interacting with foundations and other volunteers and asking for help (food, clothes). They supported the villagers and garden associations in every way possible, including setting up a humanitarian center in the local club. Today, the woman holds art therapy classes with local children.

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Liudmyla is 76 years old. She is an anesthesiologists-resuscitators by profession.  At the outbreak of the full-scale invasion, the woman joined the rescue effort of the occupied Hostomel in Kyiv region wounded residents (two people had shrapnel wounds). The outpatient clinic lacked the necessary tools, so she had to suture the wounded civilians with an ordinary sewing needle.

For reference: On April 2, Ukraine marks the anniversary of the liberation of the country’s northern regions(Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy) from russian occupiers.

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