Freethinkers Meet

Lviv University is not an amorphous and phlegmatic abstraction, where everybody wears their hair the same way and everything is painted the same color. It is not a prison or military school, where they can ask one and all to become equal, and they will pay attention. Here, everything real, sincere, and true is felt at the level of one's cells. And this is exactly how they live and study. The students are not mere generic students, but dignified, proud, and critically thinking Ukrainians. Against the general student backdrop, Lviv University is a bulwark of free thought. This is what makes the city of Lviv and Lviv students interesting. The place has a magnetism. You will not see forced, doll-like smiles here. If they smile at you, they are really glad to see you. If they hold you over two hours, it means that you are really interesting. Here, they will tell you the truth, without prettying it up with verbiage, without fear or juggling with facts. If you want to know the truth, listen. If you want flattery — excuse us, you are dull, boring, and goodbye. Thus, one comes here for the truth and thoughtful criticism. And if they wait for you and welcome you, what you say must have the ring of truth.

At the Journalism Department of Lviv Franko State University, The Day (represented by Editor-in- Chief Larysa Ivshyna) was awaited, welcomed, and listened to for over two hours. There were dozens of direct sharp questions. And dozens of honest specific answers. Thanks for the interaction.

№38 October 12 1999 «The Day»
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