Please accept sincere greetings on the occasion of the professional holiday. The activity of mass media workers is exceptionally important in shaping public opinion. Journalism does not create material values, but it is substantive in shaping the consciousness of a citizen, their character, behavior, actions, and own position. In the hands of mass media workers is an effective tool for implementing democratic constitutional norms that Ukraine has declared while building the structure of civil society.
A word impressed into a newspaper column, released into the space of television or radio airwaves, is capable of becoming a brick in it, or conversely — destroying it. A thought conveyed through the author's worldview can ignite the hearts of millions, or conversely — bring confusion and despair. And these are already elements of power. It is called the fourth alongside the representative, executive, and judicial, which places great responsibility on everyone who serves the cause professionally, selflessly, and honestly.
Happy Journalist's Day to you, friends! Creative inspiration, strength and energy in your professional activity, endurance in any situation, inexhaustible inspiration, significant creative achievements. We wish you good health, goodness, happiness, family comfort and prosperity!
Happy holiday of unrest, search, and fruitful creativity in the name of Ukraine's future!
Volodymyr Karpuk, People's Deputy of Ukraine, staff of the Volyn Regional Organization of the Political Party "People's Union Our Ukraine"