Environmental and Local History Event Dedicated to Khmelnychchyna at the Department of Physiology with Basics of Bioethics and Biosafety

At the Department of Physiology with Basics of Bioethics and Biosafety, organizing environmental and local history events for students of assigned academic groups has become a valued tradition. These meetings aim to foster environmental awareness, explore the native land, and cultivate care for nature and patriotism.
This time, the event was dedicated to the picturesque Khmelnytskyi region, known for its unique natural treasures, historical and cultural heritage, and environmental features.

Sophia Kotyk, a student of group MM-217, gave a heartfelt and vivid presentation. She spoke about the Tunnel of Love in Klevan, the basalt columns in the village of Bazaltove—a site of local geological significance—as well as Lake Nobel, a popular destination for fishing and recreation.

Bohdana Popyl, a student of group MM-216, captivated the audience with her presentation rich in historical facts and insights into notable places in the Khmelnychchyna region.

The event also offered an opportunity, as noted by Prof. Stepan Nestorovych Vadzyuk, Head of the Department, to remember Ivan Serhiiovych Chekman, a prominent Ukrainian pharmacologist. A native of the village of Chankiv, Dunaivtsi District, Khmelnytskyi region, Chekman was one of the first graduates of the Ternopil Medical Institute in the 1960s. He was a Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, and Academician of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine. He was born on October 4, 1936, and passed away on October 27, 2019, in Kyiv.

The “Student Hryvnia” project was also mentioned during the event—an initiative that unites student efforts in supporting Ukraine’s victory.

Yaroslav Petruk, a student of group MM-216, introduced the audience to his hometown Horodok and the recreational areas of Khmelnychchyna.

            Також, надзвичайно мальовничими й цікавими є Подільські Товтри та затоплене село Бакота.

In Horodok, the memory of all defenders who gave their lives for Ukraine’s freedom and independence is honored with deep respect and gratitude.
The city holds a special place for its modern-day heroes—soldiers who died in the east of Ukraine during the ATO/JFO. A memorial with their names stands in the city’s central square. Each year, commemorations, flower-laying ceremonies, and moments of silence are held there.