Another example of unity and support of Ukrainians is how we can call an event that took place the other day in the Ruzhyn community in the Zhytomyr region. A festive Christmas tree was solemnly opened in the central square of the village, which was evacuated from Toretsk by the city military-civilian administration in the Donetsk region due to active hostilities.
The local community is a partner of the Toretsk community of the Donetsk region in the national project “Side by Side: United Communities”. Therefore, many displaced people from the Toretsk community-outpost currently live in the Ruzhyn community. There is also a communal facility relocated from the Toretsk community, where the elderly and people with disabilities live.
This Christmas tree has been delighting locals and guests for the second year in a row. For Donetsk residents who were forced to leave their homes due to the Russian occupation, the Christmas tree from Toretsk in Ruzhyn symbolizes support, care, and of course, a sense of celebration. Any difficulties can be overcome when true friends stand side by side!