The National Academy of the National Guard held solemn events on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the educational institution
The events took place with the participation of officials of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, the command of the National Guard of Ukraine, General of the Army of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak, the leadership of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, Kharkiv Regional Council, Kharkiv City Council, representatives of the clergy. The visit began with the laying of flowers to the Heroes' Stela. Academics who gave their lives for the territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine.
During the celebrations, which took place in the cultural center of the Academy, all those present were congratulated by the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Mary Akopian.
“I sincerely congratulate the personnel and all those involved on the 30th anniversary of the National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine. In fact, the history of this educational institution goes back many decades and has a very interesting and rich path of development. In the last 30 years alone, the Academy has made its way from a military school to a leading military educational institution. Constant movement and the desire to never stop at one level is the hallmark of the National Guard, as a whole, and the educational institution in particular, - said Mary Akopyan. “I am proud that most of the teachers and officers of the Academy from the very first days of ATO were involved in the implementation of combat tasks and without limit grateful to them for this. The high level of training is also evidenced by participation in international events, where the representatives of the Academy always receive due appreciation from our international partners. I want to wish everyone good health, a successful career, inspiration, and most importantly — a peaceful sky above their heads, confidence in their abilities and opportunities to develop further.”
The commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, Colonel-General Mykola Balan, focused on the main historical events and facts that influenced the development of the educational institution.
“I want to thank all the generals, officers, cadets, who from the beginning of the Academy to the present day have made a significant contribution to the defense capability of the state. I am sure that many years of history and traditions will not be forgotten, because they are the foundation for the further development of the National Academy and the National Guard of Ukraine. And every head of the military school, institute, and then the Academy, brick by brick builds that educational temple, which is now called the National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine, - said Colonel-General Mykola Balan. - I can say with confidence that you have made a lot of effort for the further career development of officers of the National Guard of Ukraine, as well as the State Border Service, the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other security and law enforcement formations. I would like to express special wishes to future officers. I am sure that you will conscientiously serve the Motherland, enjoying high moral qualities, with all officer honor and responsibility. I wish each of you and your families health, well-being, peace and victory. Thank you all for your service! Glory to the National Guard of Ukraine! Glory to Ukraine!”
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine 2014-2019, General of the Army of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak, addressed all guards and guests of the Academy with warm and at the same time symbolic words.
“Throughout the history of our educational institution, graduates of the Academy have shown an example of how to serve. This was both during the Second World War and in 2014, when the guards defended Kharkiv and stopped the “Russian Spring”. I wanted to thank all the teachers and all the staff of the Academy for the opportunity to make decisions in difficult conditions. I am convinced that you should treat with great love to those whom you teach,” said Stepan Poltorak. “I am grateful to the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine for the fact that you, looking into the eyes of the cadets, understand that the future is being formed here. And I also thank the local authorities for their friendly relations with the educational institution. I wish everyone health, success and, of course, victories.”
Solemn words and greetings addressed to the Academy and its personnel were also heard from the leadership of Kharkiv Regional State Administration, Kharkiv Regional Council and Kharkiv City Council.
The above persons presented state awards of Ukraine to servicemen and employees of the educational institution.
For exemplary performance of official duty, impeccable conscientious service, high professional skill, devotion to the Military Oath and the Ukrainian people and on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine, the servicemen and employees of the educational institution were awarded certificates, thanks and state awards. In addition, servicemen and employees of the Academy were encouraged with honors of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, medals, orders, insignia and valuable gifts. Also, three servicemen were given certificates for apartments in the city of Kharkiv for permanent residence.
The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden in Ukraine and representatives of the Joint Operational and Tactical Group of the Armed Forces of Canada in Ukraine (Operation UNIFIER) were invited to the ceremony.
Thus, the defense attaché of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden in Ukraine, Captain Bjorn Wilburn, handed over to the National Academy of NGU a certificate of financing by the Swedish side of an electronic platform for remote foreign language learning.
In turn, representatives of the Joint Operational and Tactical Group of the Armed Forces of Canada in Ukraine (Operation UNIFIER) presented the guards with a certificate for equipment for the linguistics laboratory, which will be installed in the language department.
“Foreign partners once again supported the Academy's initiatives to improve the educational process. Representatives of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden allocated funds for the development of an electronic platform for distance learning a foreign language. The initiators of the creation of the Platform are the personnel of the language department. This platform will help to intensify the process of learning foreign languages and provide a wider audience with access to the resource on learning foreign languages. Moreover, it will improve the monitoring and selection of personnel for intensive foreign language courses. In turn, the new equipment for another linguistics laboratory from the representatives of the UNIFIER operation will increase the capacity of the language department,” said Lieutenant-Colonel Volodymyr Honchar, Head of the Euro-Atlantic Integration Department.
After the solemn ceremony, the guests of honor inspected the educational and material base of the Academy, namely the modern fire complex, sports complex and the department of operational art of the Academy.
And for all those present in the center of culture, the premiere of the song “The Glorious Academy” performed by the Honored Artist of Pop Art of Ukraine Olga Polezhaky took place.
The artists of the Academic Ensemble of Song and Dance of the National Guard of Ukraine also presented their congratulations.
Department of International Relations, Information and Communication at NGU
