Until 2014, 58% of Ukrainians considered 9 May to be one of the main public holidays – it was second only to Independence Day. In 2024, the number of such people dropped to 11%.
Artem, despite losing his legs, dances, takes up diving, runs marathons, and even drives a car. What’s more, he returned to the army: he serves in the 241st Brigade, where he cares for the morale of his fellow soldiers.