Українську недільну школу відкрили в Ліоні

11.10.2026, 11:21◉ 02 min readEditorial team “SHCHO STALOSIA”

У французькому місті Ліон відкрили українську недільну школу Saint-Nicolas, де діти зможуть вивчати рідну мову, історію та культуру й підтримувати зв’язок з Україною. — Укрінформ.

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Українську недільну школу відкрили в Ліоні

This was reported on Facebook by the Consulate General of Ukraine in Lyon, Ukrinform reports.

The grand opening was attended by the Consul General of Ukraine in Lyon Serhiy Esaulov, the mayor of the city Gregory Doucet, the mayor of the 9th district Emmanuel Giraud, the school management, teachers, parents and students.

He thanked the mayor of Lyon, Gregory Doucet, and the head of the 9th district, Emmanuel Giraud, for supporting the initiative, as well as the director of the school, Marie Durand, for providing the premises and facilitating the opening of the institution.

Special thanks were expressed by the directors of the Ukrainian school Valentina Selye, teachers and everyone who contributed to the organization of training and helped to implement the project.

The Mayor's Office of the 9th arrondissement of Lyon welcomed the students and their families and stressed the importance of supporting children in preserving their native language and culture.

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The Consulate General stressed that the new educational center will allow Ukrainian children living in Lyon and its environs to regularly learn the Ukrainian language, get acquainted with the history, culture and traditions of their country.

"It is important for us that Ukrainian children, wherever they live, maintain a connection with Ukraine — through language, culture, history and traditions. Thanks to this school, children will preserve their roots and remain part of the Ukrainian community, "said Geconsul Serhii Esaulov.