“I’m sincerely grateful for this formal recognition. I consider that this award is a recognition of our 17-year contribution to representing Estonian and Ukrainian tradition in Estonia, Ukraine and 20 extra nations,” Svjata Vatra’s Ruslan Trochynskyi mentioned.
“All year long, throughout numerous occasions organized in help of Ukraine, we’ve got clearly felt that bringing folks collectively by music is the essence of our band. It’s a type of cultural diplomacy that we’re proud and blissful to train.”
International minister Urmas Reinsalu (Isamaa) highlighted the significance of cultural diplomacy when Ukraine is combating for Europe’s safety and values.
“We should supply each help and recognition to creatives who protect the cultural hyperlinks of Estonia and Ukraine and help Ukraine by their work. Svjata Vatra has undoubtedly achieved this remarkably properly,” Reinsalu mentioned.
The ministry’s Cultural Adviser Dimitri Mironov mentioned Svjata Vatra’s dedication is exceptional.
“With their work, Svjata Vatra has helped to spice up Estonia’s good status and help for Ukraine,” he mentioned.
“Svjata Vatra is thought in Estonia, Ukraine and past. Their work is characterised by a skillful mixture of people music and right this moment’s world. Their sold-out concert events present they’ve discovered their viewers,” he added.
The ministry has been presenting cultural awards since 2010.
Moreover, the ministry offered letters of appreciation to people or non-governmental organizations for citizen diplomacy.
Certificates have been issued to the next residents or NGOs:
NGO Mondo – for his or her nice contribution to serving to Ukraine.
NGO Slava Ukraini – for his or her nice contribution to serving to Ukraine.
NGO Estonian Refugee Council – for his or her nice contribution to serving to Ukraine.
Ragnar Sass – for his nice contribution to serving to Ukraine.
Tiina Ilsen – for her long-standing contribution to growing the Jap Partnership coverage on the Estonian Centre of Jap Partnership.
Kärt Ulman – for her devoted work in publishing, modifying and growing the Vaba Eesti Sõna newspaper in the USA.
Silver Tambur – for the constant and delicate administration of the English-language publication Estonian World, bringing collectively Estonians and buddies of Estonia in Estonia and past.
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