These children grew up during the war. Sirens, explosions, and the reality that war is very close. And every day is a test of their resilience. But despite all the difficulties, they continued to study, did not lose their motivation and faith that knowledge would open up new opportunities for them.
We are proud that even during the full-scale war unleashed by Russia, Donetsk region provides Ukraine not only with courageous soldiers, but also with talented, persistent, and indomitable students. Despite the absence of traditional classroom education, Donetsk region maintains its high ranking among other Ukrainian schools.
On August 1, talented graduates were invited to the Donetsk Regional State Administration. The head of the regional state administration, the head of the regional military administration, Vadym Filashkin, congratulated each of them. He thanked them for their perseverance and faith in a victorious future and presented them with cash certificates and memorable gifts.
Gifts were also given to teachers and parents - those who fueled the thirst for knowledge, inspired, supported and did not let the children lose heart, who stayed by their side during the most turbulent days and nights.
Another warm moment was remembered when the graduates presented Vadym Filashkin with an embroidered portrait of Taras Shevchenko as a sincere sign of gratitude for his support and attention.
The young people touched everyone with their plans for the future. Each of them had different dreams, but they all had one thing in common: to return to their native Donetsk region to rebuild it and see it again from the windows of their homes.
The best results were shown by:
- Sofia Avramenko, Sloviansk Supportive Secondary School, Sloviansk - Ukrainian language, mathematics, biology;
- Karina Akopova, Lyceum №35 named after Valentyn Sheyman, Kramatorsk - mathematics;
- Anna Bagan, "Akademichnyi" secondary school, Kramatorsk - history of Ukraine;
- Yelyzaveta Yeryomenko, Pokrovsk, Pokrovsk secondary school No. 9 - mathematics;
- Sofia Zuzak, Illinivsk comprehensive school with in-depth study of foreign languages - Ukrainian language;
- Oleksandra Ivanova, "Intellect" gymnasium, Druzhkivka - mathematics;
- Eva Karpenko, Mariupol Secondary School No. 54, Mariupol - German;
- Daryna Kryachko, educational complex "Secondary school of I-III grades - kindergarten", Kostiantynivka - Ukrainian language;
- Maria Melesh, Lyceum №3, Lyman - Ukrainian language;
- Vladyslav Melnyk, Myrnohrad City Council, Myrnohrad - German language;
- Daria Miliukova, "Akademichnyi" specialized secondary school, Kramatorsk - mathematics;
- Sofia Nechai, lyceum with gymnasium No. 6, Pokrovsk - history of Ukraine;
- Darya Perepelytsia, "Intellect" gymnasium, Druzhkivka - English;
- Hanna Pidko, ZZSO №2, Dobropillia - history of Ukraine;
- Danylo Poleshchuk, Pokrovsk, secondary school No. 9 - mathematics;
- Ihor Price, Avdiivka Secondary School No. 6, Avdiivka - mathematics.
- Svyatoslav Senchuk, Lyceum No. 35 named after Valentyn Sheyman, Kramatorsk - mathematics;
- Daria Serebryanska, Kramatorsk, "Akademichnyi" specialized secondary school - mathematics;
- Polina Sidalo, Mariupol Special School No. 66, Mariupol - History of Ukraine;
- Ulyana Smyrnova, Kramatorsk, "Akademichnyi" specialized secondary school - mathematics;
- Karina Tymofeenko, Sloviansk Pedagogical Lyceum, Sloviansk - mathematics;
- Mykhailo Fesenko, Vasyl Stus Secondary School, Kramatorsk - English;
- Valeriia Filippovska, Chasiv Yar Secondary School No. 15, Chasiv Yar - English;
- Maksym Fominov, Pokrovsk secondary school No. 12 - English;
- Andriy Chuev, Toretsk secondary school No. 3 with in-depth study of English - history of Ukraine;
- Maryna Yakushchenko, Bakhmut Secondary School No. 5 with specialized education, Bakhmut - mathematics.
За кожним із них не тільки якісно складене НМТ. За кожним – дитинство, яке вкрала війна, та рішучість повернути собі майбутнє.
Вони – гордість нашої Донеччини. Бо Донеччина – це сила, інтелект та нескореність. І незламна віра в Перемогу України!
Дякуємо педагогам-наставникам за терпіння, віру й за те, що тримали освітній фронт так само гідно, як ЗСУ. Творчого натхнення вам, витримки, віри у своїх учнів і якнайшвидшого повернення до мирного життя – у стіни відновлених шкіл Донеччини.