The book "Kherson: The Path of Patriots" was presented in Ivano-Frankivsk

Staff from the KSU Scientific Library also took part in the event. The meeting began with a minute of silence to honor the memory of all those whose lives were claimed by the war, as well as the defenders of Ukraine who gave their lives for the freedom and independence of our nation. Oleksandr Cheremisin, one of the publication’s compilers, delivered opening remarks. He expressed his gratitude to the Rector of Kherson State University, Oleksandr Spivakovsky, for his assistance, support, and facilitation in the realization of this significant publishing project. The book "Kherson: The Path of Patriots" combines scholarly analysis with the accounts of direct eyewitnesses to the events of 2022. Utilizing the methodology of oral history, the authors and compilers collected and processed the narratives of Kherson region residents, combatants, volunteers, clergy, members of the Kherson Territorial Defense, and their families. The publication reveals stories of courage, civic and military resistance, self-sacrifice, and loss. Particular attention is devoted to the formation of regional identity amidst the war and the preservation of the memory of those who fought and continue to fight for Ukraine. This work serves not only as a documentary record of what the Kherson region endured but also as a vital contribution to preserving historical memory, reflecting on the experience of war, and passing on the truth about these events in contemporary Ukrainian history to future generations.

The Scientific Library of Kherson State University invites you to view the publication in the institutional repository eKhSUIR: https://ekhsuir.kspu.edu/handle/123456789/22994