As Ukraine is being devastated by the Russian enemy, we stand together as a united front and reach out our hearts and helping hands to people in need. In this regard, Symphonians are amazing people who never give up in the direst of circumstances. They not only stay on top of their projects but are actively involved in the life of the community.
Everyone’s fight is different. While our brave warriors are keeping a stronghold on all fronts, we can secure them from the back and take care of one another. Every soul is precious, every life is sacred. It is our duty and mission to find our place in the turmoil and make a personal contribution, however big or small. Little strokes fell great oaks.
Let’s hear from our Symphony Heroes in the Rear, doing their part on the rear front for the sake of Ukrainians and the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The long drive to war
The unprovoked and senseless war was something that we never wanted to expect, we couldn’t let ourselves believe that this is a possibility until the early morning of February 24th. Yet Russia’s aggression must have felt different for the many military families of Ukraine. Maryna Shulga, Release Manager at Symphony Solutions, shares her perspective:
Defending Ukraine in the rear
While some Symphonians joined the military or were drafted into the army, many didn’t lag behind and became part of the local territorial defence forces. Oleksii Tretiak, Service Delivery Manager at Symphony Solutions, is one of such heroes in the rear:
It’s our part to save our home
The theme of unity is what helps many get by and have the strength to face another day. Everyone’s contribution counts towards victory. Everyone helps in their own way. Tetyana Slezinska, Service Delivery Manager at Symphony Solutions, tells her story:
Supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine
While we take care of the people displaced by the war, we never forget about our brave warriors who are fighting off the vicious attacks of the Russian army. In whichever way we can support them, whatever equipment or aid we can find and provide. Oleksandr Vilchynskyy, Lead DevOps Engineer at Symphony Solutions, tells how helped his friends set off for the front:
Not everyone can pick up a rifle though. Yet there are so many other ways we can help without necessarily launching into battle. Oleksandr’s fight continued on the information front:
Still, the job of a volunteer never ends. From evaluating people to purchasing equipment and weaving masking nets – all this is done alongside regular work. Is it hard? Of course! But Oleksandr finds the time and resources to do what he needs to do:
While Ukrainian warriors are fighting off the intruder, they maintain their high spirits and a good sense of humour, Oleksandr shares:
While the fight is continuing on the frontlines, all we have left to do is to keep a strong and secured rear for our army. And then again we can think about supporting the economy and our life after the victory:
Family is all that really matters
There is so much that Symphonians are doing right now, and still, so much more we can do. But at the end of the day, we all think about reuniting with our families and going back to the time when we can once again live under the peaceful blue sky of Ukraine. Dmytro Gaviuk, Senior Go Software Engineer at Symphony Solutions, is brief and precise in his words, but we can all agree with his sentiment:
Friends in need
Symphonians’ stories are truly inspirational in showing how everyone can find their calling and be an important part of our community, of this battle for the good. And all this goes way beyond Ukraine, as we have friends and family from around the globe responding to our urgent calls for help and just being there for us. Marta Khoma, Training Management/Onboarding Specialist at Symphony Solutions, found her own way to volunteer and contribute to Ukraine’s fight for freedom and she has some good friends helping along the way:
These are just some of the stories of our amazing volunteers here at Symphony Solutions. The bottom line is that we stay united and do whatever we can, whether it’s staying close to our families and friends, helping out strangers who have found themselves in difficult circumstances, being the mediators for our foreign friends who want to send help, or providing for the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. There is so much that we do or still have yet to do. Together we are strong and persistent! Stay tuned for more stories from Symphonians.