The educational institutions in Odessa have kicked off a new academic year. This year, classes started on September 2, coinciding with the city's celebration.

The main goal of modern teachers is to create a supportive environment, be present, assist children in challenging times, provide them with a sense of safety and confidence every day, and lay the foundation for quality learning.

The first lesson titled «Vincit qui meminit (He who remembers wins)» in the new academic year was dedicated to honoring the memory of those who lost their lives in the struggle for Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity.

“May your nights be peaceful and your dawns joyful… May those who long for Odessa finally return home. May the Lord protect every child, every family, and every defender. May He strengthen our soldiers in their sacred mission, and may people pay their due respect to those who allow us to learn, live, and dream here in Odessa. This is the highest blessing, with a price of thousands of lives. We start anew. And that is already a great joy,” – noted Elena Buinevich, the director of the Education and Science Department of the Odessa City Council.