Train of Unity started a journey from the west to the east of Ukraine

Photo: Ukrinform

Alvina Kaminska

The Train of Unity departed from the west to the east of Ukraine today

This was reported to Ukrinform by the Ministry of Infrastructure.

"It will carry the flag of Ukraine through 12 regions of our state from Rakhiv (Zakarpattia region) to Mariupol (Donetsk region)," the statement said.

Photo: Ukrinform

Words of support and unity from Ukrainian cultural, educational, and sports figures will be played for the passengers of the train during the ride.

Photo: Ukrinform

Among them is the leader of the Antytila band and UNICEF youth ambassador to Ukraine, Taras Topolia from Kyiv; People's Artist of Ukraine, a native of Vinnytsia, Pavlo Zibrov; composer and virtuoso pianist, Yevhen Khmara from Kyiv, Olympic medalist in the high jump, and Dnipro resident Yaroslava Mahuchikh," the Ministry of Infrastructure stated.

The run is already 89% full, and most passengers are heading to Mariupol from Vorokhta, Bukovel, and Yaremche.

Photo: Ukrinform

As reported by Rubryka, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Decree №53/2022 on February 14 to celebrate Unity Day in Ukraine on February 16.

Now every year in Ukraine at the state level, we will celebrate the Day of Unity. On this day, they call for national flags to be hoisted and blue and yellow ribbons to be attached to clothing.