The City of Syracuse in New York and Irpin in Ukraine recently became sister cities, solidifying a partnership that will foster cultural exchange, economic cooperation, and friendship between the two cities.
Ben Walsh and Oleksandr Markushyn with the flag of Irpin.
The City of Syracuse in New York and Irpin in Ukraine recently became sister cities, solidifying a partnership that will foster cultural exchange, economic cooperation, and friendship between the two cities.
Irpin is located on the doorstep of Kyiv, and it has unfortunately been caught up in the violence that has swept through the region.
In early March, Russian troops reportedly took hold of the town, which has become a risky escape route for residents of neighboring Bucha, where many of Russia’s alleged war crimes have occurred. Residents have used the blown-up bridge and river crossing in Irpin to flee the violence and seek safety elsewhere.
In addition to the physical destruction caused by the conflict, Irpin has also suffered a significant loss of life.
This partnership was initiated by the Ukraine 1991 Foundation, our non-profit organization. The foundation’s co-founder, Gennady Bratslavsky, played a key role in organizing this event to build bridges between the two communities.
Co-Founder Gennady Bratslavsky.
Co-Founder Gennady Bratslavsky with Mayors Ben Walsh and Oleksandr Markushyn and President of Upstate University Hospital Mantosh Dewan.
Mayor Oleksandr Markushyn, while lecturing in the Maxwell School.
Oleksandr Markushyn, while meeting with the Ukrainian club at Syracuse University.
Irpin reconstruction sources
Irpin before the full invasion and after – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zhx7yUSBLg
DESTROYED
BUT UNCONQUERED project of recovering Irpin – click here.
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