National Flag Day of Ukraine: Stories of People Who Preserved and Saved the Symbol of Statehood During the War

The Flag of Ukraine is not just one of the state symbols of our country. It is a pointer for unmistakable identification of Ukrainians, whether on the battlefield or in any corner of the world. It is a fragment of the soul of a nation that has endured fire and water in the pursuit of freedom. During the war, when the enemy tries to erase our identity, the Flag of Ukraine stands as a special symbol of resistance, resilience, and heroism.

Like the greatest treasure, the Flag of Ukraine is preserved by ordinary people in the most terrifying times, risking their lives every day. In temporarily occupied cities and villages, in basements and on rooftops, our flag lives as a symbol of the nation's indomitable spirit. It is saved like a person, carried out under shelling, and passed from hand to hand as if it were a piece of the Ukrainian heart.

This collection of stories is dedicated to the National Flag Day of Ukraine. It includes the stories of civilian citizens who demonstrate that our flag is a crucial part of living history and identifying ourselves as Ukrainians. Their voices resonate in the Museum of Civilian Voices of the Rinat Akhmetov Foundation, preserving memory for a better future under the blue and yellow flag.