From April 28 to May 2, the head of the Department of English Language and Translation Yulia Talalay, the head of the Department of English Language Practice and Teaching Methods Vira Slipetska, as well as students-translators (group PAN-2425 M) of the second (master’s) level of higher education carried out simultaneous and consecutive interpretation on a volunteer basis during the economic forum ” Carpathian Sea Democracy Week” in Truskavets. This landmark event, organized by the eponymous public organization headed by Lilia Honcharevych with the support of the Truskavets City Council, has become a platform for deepening international cooperation.
The “Carpathian Sea Democracy Week” brought together representatives of various communities in Ukraine and partners from abroad. Among the honored guests who delivered greetings (both in person and online) were: Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Oleh Nemchinov, Third President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko, Deputy Speaker of the Icelandic Parliament B. Haralddottir, Director of the UNDP in Ukraine J. Silje, State Secretary for Economic Affairs of Thuringia Mario Zuckert, President of the Nordic Council G. Björklund, President of the Baltic Assembly Jānis Vucāns, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Norway to Ukraine, Executive Director of the Renaissance Foundation O. Sushko, Director of ISAR Unity V. Sheygus, Nobel Peace Prize laureate O. Matviychuk, Secretary General of the International Center for Local Democracy J. Lilja, founder of the Human Rights Foundation and Oslo Freedom Forum Thor Halvorssen, and many other distinguished personalities.
The event is aimed at deepening cooperation between Ukraine, the countries of Northern Europe, the Baltic States and other countries, consolidating efforts to bring Ukraine closer to victory, discussing possible ways of strengthening support for Ukraine, creating a platform Ukraine–the countries of Northern Europe. It is worth noting that this forum is a prototype of the democratic festivals of Northern Europe and the Baltics, the tradition of which dates back over 50 years.
