In honor of Flag Day and Ukraine’s 33rd Independence Anniversary, cadets attended a series of patriotic-cultural events.
Students from the Faculty of Pre-trial Investigation visited the opening of the interactive photo exhibition “Muses Await Them with Victory” at the House of Arts, part of the cultural project “WE WILL STAND.” This exhibition draws public attention to the heroism of soldiers. Cadets viewed over 60 photos taken by artists from the Dnipropetrovsk region, who are defending Ukraine in the National Guard and Armed Forces.
During the event “We Are Free and Independent,” cadets recalled significant events of modern Ukrainian history and honored the memory of freedom fighters and heroes currently defending the country on the front lines.
Future law enforcement officers visited the “Flowers Simply Bloom” exhibition, showcasing floral compositions in various techniques by local artists, using acrylic, gouache, watercolor, decorative painting, and more.
At the “Double History” exhibition by Dnipro artists Olena Kharakhluk and Valeriy Petrychenko, cadets explored mythological themes. The artworks, created in realism, phantasmagoria, and figurative rebus styles, offer commentary on contemporary issues and societal concerns.
Their itinerary also included the Dmytro Yavornytskyi Dnipropetrovsk Historical Museum, where cadets viewed the “Anniversary” exhibition, featuring works by prominent Ukrainian painters, each capturing the spirit and era of their time.
An exclusive tour focused on the works of Serhiy Fadeev was provided at the Dnipro Art Museum. Cadets were impressed by 19 genre paintings, notable for their emotional sincerity and softness, evoking nostalgic memories of peaceful times.
Cadets from the Faculty of Criminal Police Training chose to attend the Ukrainian Folk Art Festival in Shevchenko Park. Together with Dnipro residents, they watched vocal and dance performances and participated in unique folk art workshops.
Cadets from the Institute of Preventive Activities visited the thematic exhibition “Mariupol: The Struggle for Independence,” highlighting three key stages in the city’s history: liberation from Russian forces in 2014, the peaceful period until 2022, and life after the full-scale invasion.
They also explored the “Artsvit” gallery, presenting a collective exhibition by six Ukrainian female artists. Titled “The Earth Under My Nails Reminds Me of Congealed Blood,” the exhibition intertwines stories and testimonies about war, occupation, painful obituaries, and abstract memories of lost homes.
The future law enforcement officers believe that promoting patriotic and educational initiatives not only supports the indomitable spirit but also inspires hope and belief in a peaceful future.
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