Festive events on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence began with the solemn laying of flowers to the Independence Monument on
Constitution Square. Valerii Sokurenko, Rector of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs, Police General of the 3-rd rank took part in them. Management of
 Kharkiv Regional State Administration, Kharkiv regional and city councils, People's Deputies of Ukraine, representatives of various government agencies and
services, defence agencies, combatants, participants of anti-terrorist operation, representatives of public organizations, residents and guests of the city came to the
square to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the great holiday of nationhood.

We celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence on 24 August this year. This is one of the most important and solemn holidays of our state, which has become a symbol of national revival, spiritual freedom, economic growth and cultural advancement. Gaining Independence was the key for establishing the
inviolable right of the Ukrainian people to live in a free democratic society, where the highest value is the person. Let's celebrate this day together! Let's appreciate and love our region, our land and our people! Dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence…

The Department of Social and Humanitarian Affairs has prepared a video lecture "Ukraine is Your Name" dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence for first-year cadets of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs.

Rector of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs Valerii Sokurenko together with representatives of State authorities and local self-government took part in the solemn ceremony of raising the State Flag of Ukraine. The event took place on Serhiivska Square.

According to Art. 20 of the Constitution of Ukraine, one of the state symbols of Ukraine is the State Flag of Ukraine. Its colors symbolize certain ideas of national and
political and historical nature.

On August 23, Kharkiv residents celebrate the City Day. It was on this day, 1943, that Kharkiv was liberated from Nazi invaders. Every year, city residents honor the memory of those who were killed during World War II.

On the occasion of the Day of the State Flag of Ukraine, the library of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs presents a book-illustrative exposition "Our Flag is our sacred amulet".

On the occasion of the Day of the State Flag of Ukraine, the Department of Social and Humanitarian Work organized a thematic video lecture for first-year cadets of
Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs. The lecture was delivered by the Head of Kharkiv Historical Museum Kostiantyn Dubin and was accompanied by a
slideshow.

Employees and cadets of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs as part of Kharkiv police garrison ensure public safety and law and order on the streets of
Kharkiv in pre-holiday and public holidays. Before entering the service, the Vice-Rector of the University, Police Colonel Serhii Bortnyk, instructed the personnel.

Kharkiv is an unforgettable city that amazes everyone, who has visited here at least once in their life. Today it is a modern metropolis that combines original traditions
and innovations, has a centuries-old glorious history. Kharkiv is majestic,extremely beautiful, European, revived due to the dedicated and hard work of its residents. Happiness, peace and good to you, hometown! We love you so much!