January 12th.
We opened the year with a celebration of Generous Evening, which brought together people of Russian and Ukrainian heritage, despite the ongoing bloody war. The opening remarks were given by Natalia Mizuri, who reflected on the traditions of the Old New Year. It was noted that in Ukrainian culture, this evening is called Generous, and today, generosity is needed more than ever to raise funds for charitable causes.

Everyone took turns reciting works by Pushkin, Shevchenko, Lesya Ukrainka, Lermontov, Ivan Franko, and Anna Akhmatova, as well as original poems dedicated to winter, love, and new beginnings.

The meeting concluded with a collaborative piece: lines written during the event itself, expressing hope for peace. Afterward, guests were treated to pies and hot tea. Every time we gather, it brings not only the joy of connection but also inspiration.