In the Military History Museum, an exhibition Yu.Borscha “I'm your son, Ukraine”

On 20 February Military Historical Museum houses an exhibition of the artist George Borsch "I am your son, Ukraine ".

Yuri Borscht - first class military pilot, retired colonel, combatant in the Republic of Afghanistan, Double Prize winner AI. Kuinji and winner of the International festival "Golden Scythian" (м. Donets'k).

George was born Soup 7 November 1955 in the city. Ichnia in Chernihiv. Here he spent his childhood and youth. The first drawing lessons Yuri gave a famous local artist Basil Shvydchenko. After graduating from 8 class young man learns from Odessa Art School named MB. Grekova, later served in the Army, and in 1975 he entered the Saratov Higher Military Aviation School. 1979 year was assigned to a military unit in Georgia. Then there was Afghanistan - with 7 March 1980 until 24 August 1983 year. Yuri made 1778 sorties by helicopter MI-8, Mi-24. Twice was shot down and miraculously survived. Awarded the Order of the Red Star and medals.

After serving in Afghanistan, Belarus. Do 1986 he took part in the aftermath of the Chernobyl accident, and in 1987 year - the rescue of victims of man-made disaster. Ufa.

On 1990 Borsch, Yuri - retired. Continues to engage in his favorite activity - painting and carving. In settlements, where he lived, Yuri left a present purposes fabulous town with wooden sculptures. Geography exhibition talented artist is quite large - Ukraine, Росія, Belarus, Britain, USA.

Since September 2010 rock YU.O. Borscht is headed by NGO "Union of invalids and veterans of Afghanistan" in. Ichnia.

Due to the tragic events in Kyiv, which led to many casualties artist agreed to postpone the official opening of the exhibition, which will run until the end of April.