As part of their weekend activities, cadets of Dnipro State University of Internal Affairs took part in educational excursions. The future law enforcement officers explored paintings, visited both indoor and outdoor exhibits, and learned about the military actions in eastern Ukraine.
Cadets from the Faculty of Training Specialists for Pre-Trial Investigation of the National Police of Ukraine visited Dnipro’s Museum of the Modern Russo-Ukrainian War. They examined exhibits featuring military equipment, wartime artifacts, and documentary photographs. Particularly striking were the destroyed structures and combat vehicles, which have become symbols of the struggle for independence.
“The museum presents evidence of Russian aggression, military tactics, and examples of weaponry and equipment. The modern Russo-Ukrainian war is one of the most significant events in Ukraine’s history, impacting all aspects of society, including military education. Visiting such a museum is crucial for cadet training, shaping professional awareness, and fostering patriotic values,” the future law enforcement officers noted.
Additionally, the cadets emphasized the importance of honoring fallen soldiers. They viewed exhibitions dedicated to Heroes of Ukraine, fallen defenders, volunteers, and medics who made invaluable contributions to the fight for independence. This experience deepened their appreciation for the value of human life and the importance of preserving peace.
The cadets also explored art spaces, including the “Artsvit” gallery, which is currently displaying Lucy Ivanova’s exhibition, “Warm Optics.” Conceived before the full-scale invasion, the exhibition is divided into two parts: the “Dnipro Period” (2017–2022), showcasing the artist’s early development, and “Warm Optics”, which reflects her reinvention through the lens of emigration and motherhood. According to the cadets, Ivanova’s work captures shifts in worldview shaped by the experience of war.
To conclude their cultural excursion, they visited the Dnipro Art Museum, which houses both permanent exhibitions and temporary showcases from its own collections and other Ukrainian museums.
“Art inspires, teaches us to notice details, and helps us understand emotions. This is crucial for our profession, as we often work with people, interpreting their feelings and intentions,” the cadets reflected.
Such activities have become an integral part of the educational process at DSUIA, aimed at fostering cultural awareness and the spiritual development of future law enforcement officers.
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