Ambassador of Ukraine to Finland, Olga Dibrova, opened another, already the fifth #UkrainianBookshelf in Finland. This time, the initiative to distribute the Ukrainian book by the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, was implemented in the Lahti City Library

The solemn event was attended by the Mayor of Lahti, Niko Kyynäräinen, the Head of the City Council, Sirkku Hilden, the Director of the Library Services Department, Salla Palmi-Felin, as well as Ukrainians who found refuge from the war in Lahti.

In addition, Ukrainian children took part in the opening of the bookshelf, since the lion's share of the books donated to the library by the Embassy is intended specifically for young readers. Ukrainian schoolchildren studying at the Kirkonkylä school prepared a musical surprise for the audience - a Ukrainian song, and asked the Ambassador questions about the work of the Embassy, Finland, and Ukraine.

As part of her visit to the city of Lahti, Olga Dibrova held meetings with the city's leadership and the Ukrainian community. The Ambassador also spoke with Ukrainian language teachers working in schools in Lahti and the surrounding area, and visited the International House Lahti.

We sincerely thank the city of Lahti for its assistance in implementing the "Ukrainian Bookshelf" project, the residents of the municipality for their warm welcome, and the Ukrainian schoolchildren for their wonderful performance of the musical gift, resilience, inspiration, and love for Ukraine! 

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