Today marks 65 years since the creation of the Volyn region. Representatives of local self-government took part in the celebrations on the occasion of the historic date – the head of the Volyn Regional Council, deputies and heads of cities, towns and villages of Volyn, and the clergy. Viktor Yushchenko also conveyed a greeting letter to the people of Volyn. "During this time, many trials have fallen to the lot of all generations of Volyn residents. Love for the native land at all times has helped You to worthily respond to all the challenges of fate. Honor and glory to You and Your predecessors for this!" \n \nViktor Yushchenko expressed gratitude for the determination of Volyn residents in defending their choice. "I bow low to the people of Volyn who today rose up to defend their future, to defend the future of their region, their Ukraine. I bow before Your courage and steadfastness. I feel Your support, I see Your eyes on the Maidan of Independence. We are together – and we are invincible," the address reads. The community received Viktor Yushchenko's greeting word with applause and standing. \n \nIn Viktor Andriyovych's greeting letter it is also stated: "I am proud of each of You, because at the decisive moment for our state you made your choice in favor of goodness and truth, remained faithful to freedom-loving aspirations, the heroic traditions of previous generations of your fellow countrymen." \n