On October 24, 2025, a new Ukrainian record was set at the “Morshyn-Prikordynnyk” sanatorium in Morshyn, Lviv region. Olga Bodnar, a representative of the World Records Book, together with Nadiya and Ivan Lozan, also representatives of the World Records Book, recorded the largest volume of traditional Boyko mushroom soup in Ukraine as part of a cultural and veteran initiative dedicated to the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language.
The soup — an authentic dish of Carpathian cuisine — symbolizes the heritage of the Boyko region and unites generations. The preparation was carried out by veterans together with Boyko masters, highlighting the unity of culture, strength of spirit, and national identity.
The record volume of the soup reached 317 liters, with 194 people participating in its preparation. The record was registered in the “Size” category.
This record combines the culinary tradition of the Boyko region with a veteran context, giving it unique socio-cultural value and providing resources for veteran rehabilitation.
Numerous Ukrainian and international institutions took part in the event, including:
- Juergen Illig, Head of the Integrated Border Management Department of the EU Advisory Mission (Germany);
- Maryna Krasnopolskaya, Advisor on Protection Issues, Lviv Office of UNHCR in Ukraine;
- Olena Kolesnik, Project Manager Assistant, NGO “Association of Ukrainian Sappers”;
- Nataliya Mykitei and Nataliya Ryndina, Specialists of the Migration and Border Management Department, International Organization for Migration;
- Aimar Koss, Senior Advisor on Border Issues and Integrated Border Management, Regional Office of the EU Advisory Mission in Lviv (Estonia);
- Artur Plesak, Translator, Regional Office of the EU Advisory Mission in Lviv.
Special thanks and certificates from the World Records Book were presented to the organizers and participants of the event:
- Bohdan Yanko, Head of the Stryi District State Administration;
- Oleg Tsizdin, Veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian War, Chairman of the NGO “Veteran’s Cause” and Co-Founder of the German Prosthetics Center “PROSTHETICS.PRO”;
- German Prosthetics Center “PROSTHETICS.PRO”;
- Andriy Ivashchenko, Head of the “Morshyn – Prikordynnyk” sanatorium;
- Ilona Melnykova, Colonel, Deputy Director of the Department – Head of International Cooperation and European Integration, State Tax Service of Ukraine;
- Volodymyr Beza, Owner of the “Vezha Vedmezha” Hotel and Recreation Complex;
- Yevheniy Prokopchuk and Nina Marczun, representatives of the NGO “Center of Boyko Culture”;
- Maria Tsizdin, Wife of a veteran and member of the NGO “Veteran’s Cause”;
- Yulia Dvornikova, Head of the NGO “Art Space KREDENS”;
- Maria Medyukh, Veteran and Head of the NGO “Union of ATO Participants of Hnizdychiv Community”.
This event united the community, veterans, and international partners, promoting Ukrainian culinary traditions and Boyko culture.