Every year on January 22, Ukrainians celebrate a significant historical event - the Day of the Unity of Ukraine. Once again, the students and teaching staff of the Professional Medical College of "Rivne Medical Academy" participated in the educational event "THE DAY OF THE UNITY OF UKRAINE — A SYMBOL OF STATE AND NATIONAL IDENTITY". During the meeting, those present recalled the historical milestones of the formation of the independence of the Ukrainian state, clarified the meaning of "unity", watched archival video materials. Sensually and movingly, the story about the Hero of the War - a hero of Ukraine, Maksym Kryvtsov, remained in my memory. His poetry, quotes, and photos have become classics for Ukrainians, and his defense of the state's independence is a model of patriotism. The event was prepared by Svitlana Bukhalska, Liudmyla Artemenko, Sofia Kokil, Solomiia Balitska, and Margaryta Hlodovska.