Serhiy Prytula in the Place of Power: an important conversation about the Ukrainian language and identity
October in the City of Power became special for many teenagers, because a famous public figure and volunteer, Serhiy Prytula, visited us!
It was a candid conversation about everything that worried teenagers: how not to burn out from studying, why it's not a shame to see a psychologist, and how to find a balance between online and real life 📱
🎯 Why is Ukrainian cool?
Serhiy paid special attention to the topic of the Ukrainian language and identity. He spoke about how language shapes our national consciousness and why it is important during a full-scale war.
“In 2022, the Ukrainian language became more common and it was wonderful. I was convinced that this was an irreversible process. The trend towards Ukrainian continued in 2023. However, this year, research showed that the trend began to recede to the level of 2021,” shares Serhiy.
A familiar situation? The bell rings from class – and everyone in the class switches to Russian 😔
Serhiy shared a story about his vacation in Genichesk during the pandemic: “We come to a cafe – there is Russian music, the menu is in Russian… And then I said, pointing towards the occupied Crimea: “Someday they will come from there and say – this is ours.”
⭐ You are the future of Ukraine!
Being Ukrainian is not just a passport. It's about the choices we make every day: what music we listen to, what language we speak, what movies we watch. Here, every decision matters.
"Our future depends on everyone who stays in Ukraine. Every smart, educated person will be worth their weight in gold," says Serhiy.
🔥 Why is your choice important?
It is important to understand that teenagers are the future of Ukraine. And it is their decisions today that determine what our country will be like tomorrow. So what do you choose? 😌
"As long as the Russian language is widely used in our country and as long as you live with the feeling that it is OK, the threats to our lives will be existential. It will not disappear from the horizon, perhaps throughout your entire life. Looking at you, we hope that you will not allow yourself to be manipulated," Serhiy emphasized.
You weren't at the coolest meeting of the year? No problem! Catch the most vivid moments of the conversation with Serhiy Prytula in our new reels on Instagram! There you will find even more insights and motivation to change the world around you ✨
