Today, Lviv hosted the premiere of an extremely powerful documentary film “Hummer” dedicated to Taras Bobanych, the commander of the 2nd Rifle Battalion who died fighting against the Russian invaders.
Lviv philanthropist and custodian of Ukraine’s cultural heritage Oleksandr Svishchov noted that the film, which tells the story of the hero, will definitely leave its mark on the history of Ukraine and its courageous defenders. Mr. Svishchov noted that the film will not be limited to Ukrainian viewers only; it will be shown in the United States, Canada and other countries so that the world can see the heroism of Ukrainians and hear the words of our defenders. The filmmakers have clearly conveyed Taras Bobanych’s message through the screen: “It’s time for us to be strong”.
“Thank you to Taras’s mother, father, wife, as well as the producer, director and the entire team for making this film together and inviting me to join and support you. Many thanks to the military who told us about Hammer, who defended Ukraine with him and continue to do so now. Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!” said Alexander Svishchov.
The 2nd Taras Bobanych Rifle Battalion expressed gratitude to Oleksandr Svishchov and the LEOLEND Sports and Entertainment Center for their assistance in the production of the film.
“Thanks to the joint efforts of Ukrainian society, we will be able to liberate the occupied lands and build a national Ukrainian state,” the military said.
It is worth noting that Oleksandr Svishchov was recently awarded for his contribution to the development of Ukrainian culture and sports. He won the prestigious Treasure of the Nation 2024 award and was recognized for his volunteer work, support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and humanitarian assistance. At the beginning of 2024, Oleksandr Svishchov received a letter of appreciation from the former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhny for his great contribution to the fight for Ukraine. Mr. Svishchov added that the movie “Hummer” is another important step towards immortalizing the memory of the heroes fighting for the freedom of our country.
