Noted Ukrainian author enlists in the military.
Respected literary figure in Ukraine, Serhij Schadan, will receive the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade in Frankfurt am Main in 2022. Recently, he has decided to answer his nation's call by enlisting in the Ukrainian National Guard, specifically joining the Chartia's 13th Brigade. With a sense of duty and dedication, Schadan shared his decision via online media, stating, "I've joined the 13th Brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard, Chartia. I'm currently undergoing training. I serve the people of Ukraine."
To exemplify his commitment, Schadan shared a photo wearing camouflage clothes and holding an automatic rifle. Hailing from the region of Kharkiv, where Russian forces carried out a ground assault in early May, he chose to stay in the face of potential adversary. As the Russian military continues to fire on Kharkiv, the authors' determination to protect his home shines through.
The Ukrainian military is currently struggling with depleted resources and a need for additional personnel. New legislation for mobilization is being implemented to increase the number of soldiers. One of the most significant voices in modern Ukrainian literature, the 49-year-old writer, has decided to contribute to the effort. Schadan has shaped the region's cultural landscape since the 90s by organizing literary and music festivals, publishing novels, poems, short stories, and essays. In 2022, he will receive the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade in Frankfurt am Main.
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In light of the ongoing Ukraine conflict, Serhij Schadan, a renowned author from Ukraine, decided to contribute to his nation's defense by enlisting in the Ukrainian National Guard's 13th Brigade based in Kiev. The Russian military's attack on Ukraine has resulted in a depleted Ukrainian military, necessitating new mobilization legislation and additional personnel. In the midst of this, Schadan, who hails from Kharkiv, a region experiencing ground assaults by Russian forces, has demonstrated his commitment to protecting his homeland.
