Evenings at the dormitory of the Bakhmut Center for Vocational and Technical Education in Hoshcha are usually filled with conversations about studies, daily life, and plans for the future. However, a few days ago, a completely different energy filled the air—one that was both exciting and intellectually stimulating. As part of the “Side by Side: United Communities” project, residents of Bakhmut and Hoshcha gathered to test their skills in the game “Code of Donetsk Region.”
For the young people who found refuge in Hoshcha due to the war, every card in the game represents a piece of home.
When the familiar dorm rooms turn into a playground for historical discoveries, the feeling of transience disappears. The students of the Bakhmut Vocational Training Center know how to preserve their roots. Reflecting together on the challenges helped the young people realize that even far from home, they are one big family.
This evening demonstrated the most important thing: deciphering the code of one’s homeland is the best way to stay connected. When curiosity is combined with respect for one’s own history, no distance can sever the bond with home.
Within the walls of the Bakhmut Center for Vocational and Technical Education, a future generation of professionals and a conscious generation that truly understands the value of its identity is being forged today.
Based on materials from the Bakhmut City Council