On June 28, 2025, it will be 29 years since the Constitution of Ukraine was adopted. This year, we will once again celebrate the national holiday in the conditions of armed aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine.
Despite the horrors of war, life in Donetsk region continues: children continue to receive education, residents of the region have access to medical and social services, and conditions are being created for the development of creative abilities, etc.
On the occasion of Constitution Day of Ukraine, the regional state administration has launched a regional campaign "The Constitution of Ukraine through the Prism of War." The stories of the residents of Donetsk region once again prove that even in a state of martial law, the commitment to constitutional principles is important for the Ukrainian state – the affirmation of human rights and freedoms, compliance with universal and European values, which the Ukrainian people bravely defend in the current conditions, protecting freedom, territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty of Ukraine.
Article 43. Everyone has the right to work, which includes the opportunity to earn a living by work which he freely chooses or to which he freely agrees.
Tetyana Zadorozhna is an operator of the operational communication department of the 12th state fire and rescue unit in Kramatorsk.
“The hardest part of my profession is responding to calls where there are casualties, especially children. But despite this pain, I still love my job because I know that my help can save someone's life,” the woman notes.
Tetyana has been with the State Emergency Service since 2012, originally from Toretsk. After joining the Rescue Service, Tetyana worked in her hometown as a radio telephone operator at the 61st fire station of the 22nd State Fire and Rescue Unit of the Main Department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Donetsk region.
She chose this profession thanks to her beloved husband, who also serves in the State Emergency Service as a rescuer. The children are proud of their parents' bravery and support them, understanding how important their work is.
She has been awarded the medal "For Impeccable Service" of the III degree and the Presidential Award of Ukraine "For Participation in the Anti-Terrorist Operation."
Daily shelling from the enemy turned Tetyana's hometown into ruins, and with each passing day, more and more people suffered. Even her relatives were hit. This happened in 2023 when Tetyana's sister was caught in the shelling. Tetyana herself was on duty. Rescuers immediately went to the scene of the shelling in an ambulance that was based at the fire station. Only when she learned that her sister had been taken to the hospital and that her injuries were minor, could Tetyana continue her work.
“I dream of the war ending soon and peace coming. I want there to be calls only for extinguishing small fires,” shares Tetyana Zadorozhna.
Donetsk region is proud of each and every person who stays in their place, works despite the danger and brings the Victory closer every day!