Bakhmut is one of the most picturesque towns in the northeast of Donetsk region. Dozens of buildings from the end of the 19th century have been preserved here, there is a famous champagne factory and wonderful avenues of roses, not a million, but approximately 40 thousand bushes of Dutch varieties.

But the war is destroying our beloved city of roses.

How does Bakhmut live today?

The city is constantly under fire. And it is very difficult to watch how its infrastructure is being destroyed: factories, residential quarters, educational institutions - in particular, three buildings of our native institute (GIIM), and most importantly - the civilian population is dying. People experience pain and fear. Authorities are urging people to evacuate. However, everyone decides for himself: to stay or go. It's a tough choice right now, but everyone makes it themselves.  

In this difficult time, the city lives its own life. Some grocery stores are open, pharmacies are replenished with medicines, public transport is partially running, the dental hospital, the National Medical Center and other services are working.

Residents of Bakhmut are supported by volunteers, caring public associations: they deliver bread and humanitarian aid. Unfortunately, there are constant water outages in the city, there is no gas, partly electricity, but people are adapting to the realities of life.

Currently, approximately 25,000 people remain in Bakhmut. Our students have also moved to different cities, but teachers and employees of the institute maintain constant contact with them. Residents of Bakhmut are gradually returning to their homes, because they can no longer stand living in a foreign land. Each of us dreams of peace in our native land. And it will surely come: Victory will be ours! No matter how expensive we get it.