Ruslan Kashaiuk’s exhibition was opened at Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University. The event was dedicated to the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The author of the paintings is Ruslan Kashayuk – a combatant, military chaplain and graduate of Faculty of Culture and Arts, Specialty 023 Fine Art, Decorative Art, Restoration. This is not the first time that his exhibitions have taken place at the University.
At the beginning of the event, Rector Anatolii Tsos took the floor. He noted that the University actively cooperates with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and also thanked the students and the author of the exhibition. «You are caring, patriotic and helpful for the Armed Forces. Victory does not depend on one person but on everyone and the work we do,» Anatolii Tsos summarized.
After that, the chaplain, priest Mykhailo Buchak, a person often seen on the front line and helping the Warriors with prayer and volunteer work, addressed the audience. He told Lesya’s people about his own experience of communication with the military on the topic of faith and religion: «Even in war, God tries to help and give understanding of faith. These are very important things.»
In addition, the priest warmly spoke about Ruslan Kashaiuk, his spirituality and service to God. «The pictures and icons that Ruslan paints are what he had in his heart and what he tries to convey on canvas. The speaking paintings are important things,» said Mykhailo Buchak. After that, the visitors honoured the fallen Heroes and prayed for the Defenders.
Ruslan Kashaiuk mentioned the fallen Hero Mykola Mialkovskyi he personally knew. The author of the exhibition talked about the history of the paintings and what is depicted on them. Ruslan Kashaiuk said that the military and civilians should work closely for the common Victory.
The exhibition of Ruslan Kashaiuk’s works is charitable: the paintings can be purchased, and the collected funds will be given to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. A trio of female bandurists «Dyvostruny» (directed by Myroslava Stochanska) accompanied the action with thematic compositions.
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