Presentations of the book «Kherson: Path of Patriots».

The collection «Kherson: Path of Patriots» – is a reflection on the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of the Kherson region through the personal stories of people who directly experienced these events, took part in the defense of the city, engaged in volunteer activities, or lost their loved ones.

The main idea of the publication is that the history of the defense of Kherson – is not only a history of military operations and combat encounters, but primarily a history of personal choice, civic responsibility, self-sacrifice, and the struggle to preserve Ukrainian identity. The heroes are not only military personnel, but also civilians, volunteers, family members of the fallen, and clergy – everyone who in various ways preserved humanity, dignity, and loyalty to Ukraine

The presentation was opened by Oleksandr Spivakovsky, Rector of Kherson State University, the initiator of the research topic of the Department of History, Archaeology, and Teaching Methodology, within which the book was prepared; also participating were employees of Kherson State University, respondents whose interviews were included in the book, students of general education schools, and employees of libraries and museums in Kherson.

«Kherson: Path of Patriots» – is an important documentary and scientific publication that is valuable not only as a source of Kherson's history, but also as an example of how the university scientific community can perform the function of an institution for preserving social memory during wartime.