Happy birthday, Odesa!

Dear Odesans and guests of our wonderful Odesa!

The second of September is the birthday of the city, which we affectionately call Mother Odesa. This expresses unconditional love, loyalty and devotion to our “mother”, who turns 230 today.

As an honorary citizen of Odesa, I sincerely congratulate all residents on this holiday!

We are proud of our Odesa flavor, our hospitality and our sense of humor, which is known far beyond the borders of the country. We are proud of our history, which is primarily the history of talented residents – musicians, architects, writers, artists, athletes, scientists. And I am glad that among them there are many scientists of Odesa National Medical University, who for almost one hundred and twenty-five years have made a significant contribution to the development of world medicine. Our university is still attractive not only for students from different regions of Ukraine. Its unique atmosphere facilitates the exchange of ideas and knowledge with scientists from all over the world. We are educating a new generation of doctors and scientists who will build a healthy future for Odesa and Ukraine.

Today, our beloved city bravely resists the aggressor. And there is no doubt that it will endure, overcome, live, prosper and joke.

Happy birthday to you, dear Mom!

Valerii Zaporozhan