Exhibition “Serafima and Yevhen”

On April 8, 2026, the Horishni Plavni Local History Museum exhibition hall hosted the opening of the photo exhibition “Serafima and Yevhen. 2018–2023” — a profound and emotional project about love, memory, and humanity in times of hardship. The photographs in the exhibition tell the story of a married couple, early settlers of the city of Horishni Plavni, whose lives are deeply intertwined with the history of the city — Yevhen and Serafima Shestakov. Through the lens of the author — photographer, director, and granddaughter of the exhibition’s main characters, Sofiia Samoilova — visitors are given the opportunity to see not only a personal family story but also to feel a broader context of time: war, loss, memory, and the power of love in everyday life that supports and helps people endure. The opening ceremony featured speeches by Deputy Mayor Nadiia Uhnicheva, project author Sofiia Samoilova, Museum Director Maryna Bezsmolna, and Werner Nuber, head of the “Bridge to Horishni Plavni” organization (Friedrichshafen, Germany). In their remarks, they emphasized that such events are an important testament to the value of international cultural cooperation and support, which is especially meaningful for the Horishni Plavni community today. A particularly touching moment was the presence of 92-year-old Serafima Mykhailivna, one of the exhibition’s central figures. The atmosphere of the opening was further enriched by a guitar performance by Danylo Nikolaiev, a student of the local children’s music school. We invite everyone to visit the exhibition at the city exhibition hall (40 Heroiv Dnipra Avenue) and experience this unique story. The exhibition runs until May 1, 2026.