Mykolaiv politicians and officials show off their embroidered shirts on social media

On the occasion of the Vyshyvanka Day, deputies, local authorities, representatives of culture, civil servants and public utilities from Mykolaiv posted photos on social media wearing traditional Ukrainian clothes.

Residents of the city joined the initiative, posting not only official photos but also family photos in embroidered shirts. In this way, they congratulated citizens on the holiday and supported national values and cultural heritage.

The editorial team of NikVesti collected photos of Mykolaiv residents in Ukrainian dress.

Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Senkevych. Screenshot from Oleksandr Senkevych's social media

Dmytro Teslenko, head of the municipal enterprise «Mykolaivpastrans». Screenshot from Dmytro Teslenko's social media

Mykolaiv City Council member Oleksandr Bereza. Photo from social media by Oleksandr Bereza

Municipal enterprise «Mykolaivelectrotrans». Photo: Mykolaivelectrotrans

«Today, the staff of the municipal enterprise «Mykolaivelektrotrans» traditionally joined the holiday by wearing national clothes — a symbol of strength, unity and deep roots of our people. Vyshyvanka is not just a tradition. It is the code of our culture, which we preserve, pass on and protect even in the most difficult times,» the publication says.

Natalia Horbenko, a member of the Mykolaiv City Council. Screenshot from Natalia Horbenko's social media

Municipal enterprise «Mykolaiv Parks». Photo from social media Mykolaiv Parks

«For Ukrainians, embroidery is more than just clothing. It is a kind of code of the nation embroidered on the canvas. Patterns, colours, and ornaments have their own meaning, are passed down from generation to generation, and carry historical memory and spirituality. For the employees of «Mykolaiv parks», it was a day when patriotism and professionalism combined in a simple but profound act - to wear an embroidered shirt and show that we are Ukrainians, and we are strong with our unity»," the publication says.

The staff of the Mykolaiv Zoo. Photo from social media by zoo director Volodymyr Topchyi

Tetiana Dombrovska, a deputy of the Mykolaiv City Council from the party «Servant of the People». Screenshot from social media

The staff of the Central District Administration. Photo from social media of Oleksandr Bereza, a member of Mykolaiv City Council

The staff of the Department of Emergency Situations and Civil Protection of the Mykolaiv City Council. Photo from social media

«Today, when our defenders are on the frontline, when cities and villages are experiencing rocket attacks, when millions of Ukrainians have been forced to leave their homes, the embroidered shirt takes on an even deeper meaning. It unites us regardless of borders, languages and circumstances. On this day, our team wears embroidered shirts not only as a tribute to tradition, but also as a sign of gratitude to those who defend Ukraine and as a manifestation of our defiance,» the publication says.

Head of the «Servant of the People» faction of the Mykolaiv City Council Ramil Ahabekov. Photo from Ramil Ahabekov's social media

The staff of the Municipal Utility Company «Mykolaivoblteploenergo». Photos from the company's social media

«Today, on 15 May, employees of the Utility Company «Mykolaivoblteploenergo» have traditionally joined the celebration of Vyshyvanka Day, a holiday of Ukrainian identity, culture and unity. Vyshyvanka is not just a piece of clothing. It is the code of the nation, a symbol of the invincibility and beauty of the Ukrainian people,» the publication says.

Police in Mykolaiv region. Photo from social media

Police in Mykolaiv region. Photo from social media

«Today, police officers, like every Ukrainian, are wearing colourful shirts. The patterns are diverse and each one speaks of the history, strength and indomitability of our people. Through the centuries, the embroidered shirt has become a uniform for each of us. It is a special protection for the military and police, for all those who defend Ukraine side by side on combat missions and combat posts», the publication says.

Advisor to the Mayor of Mykolaiv Ivan Smirenskyi. Screenshot from social media

Artists of the Mykolaiv Academic Regional Puppet Theatre. Photo: Olena Antonova

Deputy Head of the Mykolaiv Regional Council Denys Andreyev with his wife Iryna Andreieva. Photo from social media

On 15 May, in honour of the holiday, travel on buses «Mykolaivpastrans» will be free for everyone who wears embroidered shirts.