In Memory of Its Founder, the 'Tu Stan' Festival Shifts Focus to a Military Fundraiser.

The 'Tu Stan. Hero’s Path' Festival

According to Espreso.tv: Now in its 20th year, the 'Tu Stan' festival is taking on a new purpose this time around: raising funds for the military in honor of co-founder Andriy Parubiy. The event will support several units, including the 'Chornyi Stryzh' battalion, the 45th Artillery Brigade, the 8th Special Operations Forces Regiment, and the 3rd Assault Battalion of the 92nd Mechanized Brigade. The main organizer is the Andriy Parubiy Charitable Foundation, which has been actively backing military formations.

This year’s edition is being called 'Tu Stan. Hero’s Path,' a name that highlights both its mission and its deeper meaning. Andriy Parubiy’s family and close friends decided to dedicate the event to his memory.

Volodymyr Parubiy stated: 'This year, the festival 'Tu Stan. Hero’s Path' has been dedicated by the family and close friends to the memory of Andriy.'

Festival Program

Attendees can look forward to a packed schedule featuring a wide range of activities, such as:

• craft workshops
• combat demonstrations and assaults
• a fair
• lectures
• live demonstrations
• historical experiments
• a children’s area with games and adventures

The event is being supported by the Lviv Regional Military Administration and the company SoftServe, both of which are helping to bring the project to life and boost cultural initiatives in the region.

In this way, the 'Tu Stan' festival not only carries forward the traditions of Ukrainian culture and history but also serves a crucial social role by assisting the military during these challenging times.

Having grown into a major cultural gathering, 'Tu Stan' now celebrates Ukrainian heritage while actively supporting those defending the country. The memory of Andriy Parubiy, one of its original driving forces, gives this year’s event added significance—turning it into a symbol of unity and solidarity amid war. Preserving tradition while aiding the armed forces underscores the power of community in difficult moments.