A charity concert of Ukrainian music dedicated to the fourth anniversary of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine was held at Bath Abbey in Bath (Great Britain). The event brought together representatives of the local community, Ukrainians, partners and friends of Ukraine in joint prayer, remembrance and solidarity.
The memorable meeting began in the historic Guildhall, where local MPs gave speeches, words of support and reflections on the power of unity in difficult times. The highlight of the evening was the United4Peace concert at Bath Abbey, organised by the Friends of Oleksandriia charity association.
The programme featured an original string nonet by renowned Ukrainian composer Illia Bondarenko, as well as the audiovisual work ‘A Woman's War’ by composer Cornelia Nemtsova and artist Natalia Shteyko. The vocal trio The Ruffians, the Argyle String Orchestra and numerous volunteer vocalists joined in the performance, creating a profound and emotional atmosphere in the unique space of the abbey.
The participation of Bath Spa University, a long-standing partner of the Academician Stepan Demianchuk International University of Economics and Humanities (IUEH), was particularly significant. For four years now, the university has consistently supported its Ukrainian partners by providing academic, humanitarian and moral assistance.
The event in Bath served as a powerful reminder: support for Ukraine must not fade away. Every concert, every word of solidarity, every donation is a contribution to the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the approach of a just peace.