02 October 2011, 09:00
To the teachers of Ukraine
Please accept my sincere greetings on the occasion of the Teacher´s Day, which is not only an occupational but indeed a national holiday. It brings bright atmosphere to all the citizens from first-graders to the grey-haired people teaching their grandchildren.
Undoubtedly, there is no other sphere that is so important for the development of the state, its present and future generations. You are giving to your student not only comprehensive knowledge, but also everyday lessons on morality, intelligence and patriotism.
I bow low before those who chose this noble mission, since they make an invaluable contribution to all the generations of their pupils. May school rooms and threshold always be blessed with your energy and hard work; may it always be a safe start of a new successful life for best part of our nation. I hope that this profession will always be respected and properly treated.
On the occasion of this remarkable holiday, I wish you all the best and every success in this noble and highly important pursuit. I am convinced that uniting our efforts, we will provide for the decent future of our descendants and the Motherland.
Sincerely yours,
Volodymyr LYTVYN