At the Department of Physiology with the Basics of Bioethics and Biosafety, a Local History Event – “My Native Land – Victorious Lviv Region” – Took Place

At the Department of Physiology with the Basics of Bioethics and Biosafety, an ecological and local history event, “My Native Land – Victorious Lviv Region,” occurred. The head of the department, Professor Stepan Vadziuk, addressed the audience:

“Today’s event is dedicated to the unique historical and cultural heritage of the Lviv region – a land that has become a symbol of valor, spiritual strength, and national identity. For centuries, Lviv has witnessed great achievements, struggles for freedom, and the formation of Ukrainian statehood. Our goal is not only to honor the glorious past of our native land but also to understand its significance for future generations.”

Students from Lviv region shared information about their hometowns, traditions, and customs of their area. Captivating stories about Lviv’s architectural gems, the picturesque Carpathians, prominent personalities, and heroic pages of both past and present helped attendees better feel the spirit and grandeur of this land.

The first to present a story about her native city of Drohobych was Victoriia Kostiv, a student from group MM-205. The history of the town is linked to Yuriy Drohobych (considered the first among East Slavic thinkers to author a printed work in Latin, as well as the first known Doctor of Medicine to earn a scientific degree at a European university, born in Drohobych), Kornylo Ustiyanovych, Vasyl Stefanyk, Les Martovych, Ivan Franko, Modest Mentsynskyi, Stepan Wytwytskyi, Hryhoriy Kossak, Andriy Melnyk, and Dmytro Hrytsai.

On March 1, 2024, in Drohobych, the Alley of Remembrance was opened, honoring the heroism of modern-day heroes. The portraits of fallen defenders—residents of the Drohobych community who gave their lives for Ukraine—were displayed there.

Student Anna Dvolitko from group MM-205 spoke about her native city, Sheptytskyi (formerly Chervonohrad). This city is one of the major transport hubs in western Ukraine, an important economic and cultural center of northern Lviv Oblast, and a significant mining center in the Lviv-Volyn coal basin. It ranks third in population in the region. The city is located on the Polissia Plain, in the Nadbuzhanska Basin, at the confluence of the Solokiya and Rata rivers into the Western Bug, in the northern part of Lviv Oblast. It is also situated within the Western Ukrainian forest-steppe zone (Small Polissia).

At the end of the presentation, the names of heroes who perished in the Ukrainian-Russian war were honored: Andriy Kantsir, Andriy Zhalondyk, Vitaliy Rozenko, Rostyslav Kozhan, Severyn Oleh, Vyacheslav Pokotylo, Yuriy Luhovskyi, Oleh Mudryi, and others.

Karolina Maletych, a student from group MM-217, shared a story about the city of Stryi.

Stryi is a city in Lviv Oblast, the administrative center of Stryi district and the Stryi urban community. It is also one of the largest transport hubs in western Ukraine. The city is on the left bank of the Stryi River, the largest river of the Stryi region, which likely gave the city its name. The word “Stryi” has ancient origins and means “flow” or “running water.”

The names of fallen heroes of the ongoing war were mentioned – Ruslan Stelmakh (“Ratatui”), Andriy Dyak (“Salem”), and Andriy Sydor (“Maliuk”).

Lyubomyr Pidhrushnyi, a student from group MM-217, presented an engaging story about his hometown, Brody.

Brody is a city in western Ukraine, located northeast of Lviv Oblast in Zolochiv district. It was once one of the largest trading centers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and was known as a “free city.” The city’s name is attributed to its marshy terrain and river crossings (brods) that have existed there for centuries.

After the event, Mykhailo Slyvka, a student from group MM-205, announced the latest news and interesting articles from the national newspaper “Ukraina Moloda,” which the students of the mentoring groups have started subscribing to. He noted that the newspaper contains a wealth of information about fallen heroes, fascinating historical research, and articles on Ukrainian volunteerism.

The event was a significant opportunity for students to deepen their knowledge of the cultural wealth of their native land, explore the history of Lviv Oblast, and discuss its significance in modern Ukrainian life.