Veterans’ Competition “Strong Ukrainians”

Strength That Inspires 💪🇺🇦

On June 14, Irpin became the meeting place for those whose resilience defies both time and circumstance — the national veterans’ competition “Strong Ukrainians” brought together nearly 300 participants from across the country.

For our foundation *”For Ukrainians”*, it was an honor to be part of an event that became a true celebration of strength, endurance, and unity.
We were happy to treat the participants to delicious **kulish**, buckwheat with meat, and fresh vegetable salad — to recharge them after the competition and simply offer some warmth.

And there was also a little fun and joy:
🌿 Henna tattoos
🐻 Bear hugs
🍿 Popcorn for the youngest guests

We sincerely thank the Acting Mayor and City Council Secretary **Anzhela Makeieva** for the invitation to join this celebration.
We also express our gratitude to the event organizers — the **Ukrainian Strongman Federation**, the **Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine**, and the **Irpin City Council** — for the opportunity to be part of this truly important event.

Special thanks to:
💃 The *Dance Storm* dance group — for their energy and drive
✈️ Representatives of the Aviation University, especially *Olena Nechyporuk* and her students — for their active participation
🤝 And of course, to all the volunteers who joined in and made this event heartfelt and full of sunshine!

Our veterans are our strength, our memory, and our inspiration.
And we stand with them — always. 💙💛