Warriors of Light: A New Collection of Stories of Ukrainian Energy Workers about the War in the Museum of Civilian Voices by the Rinat Akhmetov Foundation

In the darkest hours of our history, these people become warriors of light, restoring and maintaining Ukraine's energy system, which the enemy seeks to destroy. The new collection at the Museum of Civilian Voices by the Rinat Akhmetov Foundation is dedicated to the true heroes of our time — Ukrainian energy workers.

You can find the collection on the Museum's portal: https://bit.ly/45EPy7w

These are firsthand stories about working under superhuman conditions, self-sacrifice, and an unbreakable spirit. Stories of people who inspire and help others move toward the light through any darkness. Here are just a few of them.

Svitlana – head of the HR department at one of DTEK's energy enterprises. She recalls how, from the first day of the war, enormous efforts were made to evacuate employees from war-torn areas. Now the enterprise is periodically under missile attacks. Her story: https://bit.ly/4cm2Fgr 

Andrii now perceives Russian missile attacks on the power plant as an integral part of the war. Despite fatigue and danger, people continue to supply the country with electricity. They work on the surface during enemy shelling to keep the plant running. His story:  https://bit.ly/3VxPXnu 

For 59 years, the power plant where Ihor works operated without stoppages, but one morning he saw that his workplace simply no longer existed after shelling. The coordinated work of all employees allowed the plant to restart. Ihor does not go down to the bomb shelter, as he must control the plant's operation. His story: https://bit.ly/4ciJ2ps

Tetiana says she feels needed now more than ever. There is a shortage of specialists at the power plant; some have moved to safer regions, and others are on the front lines defending the country. During the fighting, Tetiana's manager and colleague, who volunteered for the army, died. Her story: https://bit.ly/4cjYbXQ

The Museum of Civilian Voices by the Rinat Akhmetov Foundation collects and preserves the world's largest collection of firsthand stories about Russia's war in Ukraine. More than 110,000 stories have already been collected. You can find them on https://civilvoicesmuseum.org/en.