“Creating for the future” was the theme of this year's nationwide student creativity contest. Participants from all corners of the country presented their works, which reveal the processes of national culture development, its role in the struggle for independence, the consolidation of the Ukrainian people, and the preservation of spiritual heritage.
Among the winners of the final stage were representatives of the younger generation of Donetsk region, whose creative works impressed with their depth of thought, patriotism, and artistic skill.
The winner in the “Literature” category was Oleksandr Zalyvadnyi, an 8th-grade student at the Valerii Dotsenko Mirnohrad Secondary School No. 5 of the Mirnohrad City Council. His work, Diary of Immortality, is an emotionally charged literary work that conveys the pain and hope of the Ukrainian people through the prism of the protagonist's personal experiences. Under the guidance of teacher Tetiana Nikitina, Oleksandr created a profound and moving story that has become the true voice of a generation growing up in the struggle for freedom with dreams of a bright future.
Anastasia Kharina, an 11th-grade student at Pokrovsk City Council Secondary School No. 2, was recognized in the “History of Ukraine and State Building” category. Her research paper, “Creating for the Future. Denys Kryvyi: Fighting for His Landscape” is an example of a deep understanding of contemporary history through the figure of an artist who not only creates but also fights to preserve Ukrainian identity. Under the guidance of history teacher Iryna Mindrul, Anastasia demonstrated a high level of analytical thinking and a deep respect for national heritage.
These victories are not only personal achievements of the students and their mentors, but also proof that Ukrainian youth are conscious, talented, and ready to shape the future of their country.
We congratulate the winners and wish them inspiration, new creative achievements, and faith in their abilities!