Culture is what unites us. It is what remains, even when everything else changes.

We sincerely thank the National Reserve “Hetman’s Capital” for the invitation to the opening of the exhibition “Pylyp Orlyk. The Hetman’s Path.” It is a great honor for us to be among the guests of such an event that returns us to the depths of Ukrainian history and reminds us of the power of Ukrainian statehood.

It is especially symbolic that the exhibition opened right before Constitution Day in Ukraine. After all, Pylyp Orlyk was the man who gifted Ukraine its first Constitution back in 1710. His journey is a story of struggle for the freedom of the Ukrainian nation, of Ukraine’s diplomatic presence on the European stage, and of the aspiration for independence.

The exhibition reveals the multifaceted figure of Orlyk through old printed books, maps, engravings, paintings, weapons, and — most importantly — rare archival documents from Ukraine, Poland, France, and Sweden. For the first time, unique copies of documents from the Swedish State Archives are presented — discovered by Ukrainian historians only in 2024.

The exhibition can be visited at the Museum of Books and Printing of Ukraine from June 24 to December 1, 2025.

We truly believe that every Ukrainian who attends such events not only learns about history, but also honors the memory of a great hetman and preserves a living connection to their own identity.

It was especially valuable for us to hear the speeches of the organizers, historians, and to have the opportunity to listen to the third President of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko, who shared his deep vision of the importance of Ukrainian history, Pylyp Orlyk’s Constitution, and our responsibility to future generations.

The Nadiia Vovk Foundation “Berehynia” always takes great pleasure in attending such events that preserve Ukrainian culture, memory, and help spread this knowledge further. We thank the organizers for their immense work and for the meaningful opportunity to be with you on this day.

Together — we honor, preserve, and pass it on!