On February 21, Ukraine and the world celebrate International Mother Language Day, a holiday that affirms the right of every nation to speak, learn, and create in their own language. For Donetsk region, this is not just a date on the calendar, but another opportunity to demonstrate its identity, resilience, and devotion to the Ukrainian language.
We sincerely congratulate you on International Mother Language Day! May the Ukrainian language be heard in families, educational and cultural institutions, on the streets of cities and villages - as the language of unity, strength, and the future. After all, it is through our native language that national consciousness is formed, historical memory is preserved, and the spiritual heritage of generations is passed on.
Today, this holiday unites us around a common goal - to support and promote the Ukrainian language in Donetsk region. That is why, on the occasion of International Mother Language Day, we invite everyone to test their knowledge and once again declare to the whole world: Donetsk region is Ukrainian-speaking!
Join us in writing a radio dictation of respect and devotion to the Ukrainian language #ЖИВІ_СЛОВА, the text of which is posted on the official Facebook page of the Donetsk Regional Library for Children https://www.facebook.com/oblbib.dn.ukr.net, as well as on the page of the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Donetsk Regional State Administration https://www.facebook.com/kultura.dn.
The radio dictation is not only an opportunity to test your level of proficiency in the Ukrainian language, but also a symbolic act of unity around the native word. This is further proof that the linguistic space of Donetsk Oblast is alive, developing, and growing stronger.
Despite the challenges of wartime, the communities of Donetsk region are systematically working to promote the Ukrainian language: they are creating conversation clubs, organizing themed events, opening bookshelves with contemporary Ukrainian literature, and holding meetings with poets and writers, both local authors and well-known artists from all over Ukraine. Such initiatives become platforms for unity, support, and inspiration.
Today, Donetsk region works daily to promote Ukrainian books, words, and language, fostering respect for the native language among the population, interest in history and reading, and affirming national consciousness and pride in its cultural heritage.
On this day, we wish everyone to cherish and nurture their native language, pass it on to future generations, and fill it with contemporary meaning and living energy. May the Ukrainian word grow stronger, unite, and inspire!
Happy International Mother Language Day!