Greetings for Lyceum Graduates in Nikopol
Photographer Vasylina reached out to Ukrainian celebrities with a request to congratulate graduates of a lyceum in Nikopol, where her mother works as a teacher. The post went viral, amassing over 16,000 likes and comments. Vasylina's mother teaches at Lyceum No. 4 of the Nikopol City Council, which has an 11th-grade graduating class this year. Due to the war, Nikopol has not held proper graduation ceremonies for five years.
Stars Who Supported the Initiative
Among the celebrities who agreed to participate in the video greeting are well-known figures, including:
- Skylerr
- Yevhen Pronin
- Dasha Kvitkova
- Yuliia Yurina
- Misha Lebiha
- alyona alyona
- Taras Stadnytskyi
- Fima Konstantynovskyi
- Hryhorii Reshetnik
- Yevhen Klopotenko
- Oleksii Surovtsev
- Artem Damnytskyi
- Ruslan Ihorovych
- Laud
- Lida Lee
- Vlada and Kostiantyn Liberovy
- Vadym Yatsenko
- Nadia Dorofieieva
The stars' responses highlight their desire to support the graduates. Hryhorii Reshetnik commented:
“It will be tomorrow!”Yevhen Klopotenko asked: “I want to join in congratulating the kids. Where should I send the video?” Taras Stadnytskyi said: “Write to me in DMs if you still consider me a Ukrainian star.” Alyona Alyona confirmed her participation, stating: “I’m in.”
Vasylina shared her emotions, saying: “I’m thrilled by what Threads is doing. Such incredible people. I’m just in shock. I’m totally amazed that this is possible. And on top of that, my mom doesn’t know yet.” The teacher, Vasylina’s mother, also expressed gratitude:
“Wow, you really got me crying. You promoted me like some kind of celebrity! Thank you, I love you endlessly!”
Thus, Vasylina’s initiative not only drew attention to the graduates but also united Ukrainian pop stars to support young people during a difficult time. This also underscores the importance of social responsibility among artists, who can influence society and support youth in challenging times—a crucial aspect given the war and its impact on Ukrainian education and young people.
In a time when many families are facing challenges due to the ongoing conflict, the heartfelt messages from celebrities can provide a much-needed boost. This sentiment is echoed in another recent story where a lead singer shares the struggles of a loved one injured on the frontline, highlighting the emotional toll of war on individuals and their families. Such narratives remind us of the resilience and solidarity within the Ukrainian community during these trying times.