Representatives of the region's communities gathered at the Luhansk Regional Academic Ukrainian Music and Drama Theater, which has survived several relocations and has become one of the symbols of the invincibility of the Luhansk region, to solemnly celebrate the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of Ukraine.

The event opened with a literary composition "The Man Who Wrote the Future," dedicated to Pylyp Orlyk, the creator of the first officially recognized Ukrainian Constitution.

"The history of the creation of our Constitution dates back to the codification of Kyivan Rus. When Independent Ukraine adopted its Fundamental Law, centuries of Ukrainian political thought stood behind it. For the people of Luhansk, the Constitution is what defines us as Ukrainians. We firmly know: the constitutional order will definitely be restored on every piece of our native land. The Ukrainian flag will again fly over Luhansk, Lysychansk and Starobilsk, Svatove and Rubizhne. Law and justice will return, and the rights of every person who suffered from the war will be protected and restored," the head of the Luhansk region, Oleksiy Kharchenko, addressed the participants of the event.

In a solemn atmosphere, he presented state awards and regional distinctions to Luhansk residents who, with their work, professionalism, and dedication, strengthen our state, help it survive and develop even in the most difficult times.

By decrees of the President of Ukraine, Mark Reutov and Pavlo Fialkovsky, members of the board of the NGO "Chernobyl Veterans of the City of Siverskodonetsk", were awarded the Order of Merit of the 3rd degree.

The Head of State's Order "For the Defense of Ukraine" was awarded to: Oleksandr Turlukivskyi (posthumously) - the chief sapper of the international humanitarian organization DRC (Danish Refugee Council), Oleksandr Maslyakov - a volunteer, head of the Department of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports of the Kolomyichka Village Council; Oleksandr Chernetskyi - a volunteer, head of the Adonis-Agro farm in the Svativskyi district.

The honorary title "Honored Artist of Ukraine" was awarded to Kateryna Sachenko, a drama actress of the highest category of the Luhansk Regional Academic Ukrainian Music and Drama Theater.

For the performance of official duties under martial law, the following received a certificate of gratitude from the Ministry of Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine: Yuriy Tkachenko - a driver of vehicles of the KP "Lysychanska ZhEK No. 5", Andriy Boyun - a mechanic of the KP "Lysychanska ZhEK No. 5" and Mykhailo Kaftanov - an excavator driver of the KP "Lysychanskvodokanal".

For his significant personal contribution to the development of international cooperation and assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Robertas Gabulas, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Lithuania in the Luhansk region, was awarded the Honorary Medal "For the Development of the Region".

Another 20 Luhansk residents, who made a significant personal contribution to the development of various spheres of public life in the region, received regional awards of various degrees.

Also, in a solemn atmosphere, the head of the region presented the certificate of Ambassador of Luhansk Region to Hero of Ukraine Volodymyr Zhemchugov.

"I remember 2014, when my native part of Luhansk region - the city of Khrustalny - was occupied. Then it was unclear to many: who are we Luhansk people - traitors, "separatists" or patriots? It is very important that everyone knows that Luhansk was, is and will be Ukrainian!" - commented Mr. Volodymyr on the decision to become an ambassador.

The artists of the Luhansk Regional Academic Ukrainian Music and Drama Theater presented their talent to the participants of the event, performing classical and modern works by Ukrainian composers.

Despite difficult trials, the temporary occupation of our native cities and villages, and forced dispersion throughout the country and the world, we remain a single, indivisible community.