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Do you think the older and the younger generations differ from each other in Ukraine? Yes, in terms of principles of bringing up. It has to deal with what country those generations were brought up most of all. I can already see some progress in the mentality of the young, and the progress cannot be stopped. What do you like in Slavutych and what would you change? I’ve spent my childhood years in Slavutych and I like that it offers a lot of possibilities for children’s development – sports, art, music, self-government. All that is available in the town. What I would change is the vector of the town’s development – a new idea of it development should be created that is not related to Chornobyl nuclear power station. If you could make something in the town disappear, what would it be? The only thing that disturbs me is the problems of development that appeared “thanks” to not very good management and a conflict of interests in the executive branch of the municipality. If you had to live in a country other than Ukraine, which country would it be? Why? Give us some examples. I love my country, that’s why it is a difficult question to answer, but I guess I would choose the Far East countries. People who live there are unique, they are not affected by the globalisation problems and I find that wonderful. How do you see Slavutych in 2050? There are two ways here. The first one is pessimistic, related to the closure of “Novarka” confinement, because of which the town is doomed to slow decline. Unfortunately, there are a few examples of such cities in the post-Soviet area. The second one is optimistic, I see my town as a symbol of the green sector of the economy, be it tourism or energy sector. It might be a trend in 2050. What was your motivation for participation in the record contest for Slavutych that should get its place among Guinness World Records? Nowadays, our town is mentioned for two reasons: concerning Chornobyl nuclear power station or some negative events. I would like our town to be talked about for the least negative reason – the cultural one. Please, describe what record you suggest and how it could improve the town. My record is that we should engage as many people as possible in making a short film, regardless of whether they are actors or directors or something else. In that way we would make the largest scale short film. What do you think of your prize – a trip to Czech Republic? Have you been there before? What would you like to see during your trip? What are you waiting for most? I have been to Czech Republic once, but I was only 5 at that time. That’s why I am very excited about this trip. I am a fan of traveling, visiting new places is pure pleasure for me. I want to see how people live in Czech Republic, see their traditions, architecture etc. I am waiting for relaxation and enjoying the trip.

Do you think the older and the younger generations differ from each other in Ukraine? The older generation is people who were born in the USSR. They have specific upbringing and world views. The younger generation is growing in a democratic society where everyone is a personality, where freedom of speech and religion are cherished. What do you like in Slavutych and what would you change? Slavutych is the youngest and cleanest Ukrainian town. My childhood years were spent here. It was only after living in a big city for some time that I realized the Slavutych’s main advantage is its small size and absence of public transport. A lot of attention is focused on children, which is also very good. However, there is a problem with places for resting in Slavutych. I am talking about cinemas, theaters, exhibition centers. There are some coffee-houses, but not a lot. People often go to Chernihiv when they want to spend a good time or buy something big. If you could make something in the town disappear, what would it be? I would make the bureaucracy and the unfinished buildings that spoil the town disappear. If you had to live in a country other than Ukraine, which country would it be? Why? Give us some examples. I cannot give an exact answer now, I need to visit a lot of countries first, to understand their mentality, traditions and see the life there. But I think it would be Europe. How do you see Slavutych in 2050? Slavutych has 2 options for 2050: it’s either a highly developed town or it repeats Prypiat’s story. What was your motivation for participation in the record contest for Slavutych that should get its place among Guinness World Records? First of all, I would like to make people closer to each other so that they would make one fascinating thing together. It would also help Slavutych draw the world’s attention. Please, describe what record you suggest and how it could improve the town. The concept of the “Give the Light” record: 22 April is the Day of Earth, so the record is dedicated to this day. All people are gathered on the main square and make she shape of the Earth. Each one has a flash in their hand. Following a signal, everyone will make a picture with the flash. In this way, our Earth will light up and the light from Slavutych will go to the outer space. That’s how we will give light to the planet. After that, everyone can take a piece of the world record home on their devices.

Do you think the older and the younger generations differ from each other in Ukraine? As a matter of fact, the younger generation repeats the mistakes of the older one. Despite the changes, there still are a lot of “Soviet people” among the young. It should be noted that there are some very interesting individuals in the older generation too who has been changing the system to the better and is still doing it. There are some “change triggers” among the young too. However, the society usually suppresses them. Support for such people is the pledge of changes in the country. What do you like in Slavutych and what would you change? Slavutych is a town with great potential that can become a platform for cultural, scientific, and social projects. However, the problem of the Soviet mentality still remains. It should be worked upon by artists, psychologists and sociologists. If you could make something in the town disappear, what would it be? A special ego disease. Citizens of this town are used to considering themselves special and the best, but the world is changing, and nuclear power engineering is not as popular as it used to be. To be the best, one has to keep changing according to the changes in the world, but the people’s ego doesn’t let them react normally to critisism, they treat it as personal offense. If you had to live in a country other than Ukraine, which country would it be? Why? Give us some examples. I would probably choose Czech Republic, because I like Czech culture and art. I would also like Spanish seashore, I had lived many years by the sea before Russia occupied the Crimea. How do you see Slavutych in 2050? It is Slavutych from our participative #SlavutychTomorrow project that describes a journey to Slavutych of the future. What was your motivation for participation in the record contest for Slavutych that should get its place among Guinness World Records? I would like to help Katarzyna to create her project. The more people are involved, the more interest the project arouses among others. Please, describe what record you suggest and how it could improve the town. I would suggest to “hug the town” by making a live chain around the town. It could be a motivation for Slavutych citizens to go out and do something “crazy” and unpractical together. It could be the first real common thing for the residents who talk a lot about unity, but in fact are divided into many enemy groups.