The singer KRUT/Detector Media
On Monday, June 3, a farewell ceremony was held in Lviv for the journalist and paramedic of “Hospitalieriv” Iryna Tsybukh (“Cheka”). Her friend and well-known Ukrainian singer KRUT, dedicated a song to the defender on her last journey.
The farewell ceremony took place in the Garrison Church. This was announced by the Mayor of Lviv, Andriy Sadovy.
While saying goodbye to the paramedic, her friend Marina Krut performed her composition “Volya” on the bandura.
Sing me beautiful songs instead of city sirens. We will all wake up on the same day to spring and good news, the song says.
It should be noted that before her death, the defender left an order regarding the organization of her own funeral. In particular, she expressed her desire to be buried at the historical Lychakiv cemetery in Lviv. Instead of flowers, donate to the battalion and help the families of the victims. No artificial flowers or plastic. Clothing – embroidered or camouflage (for active military and veterans).
In addition, according to the wishes of the hospitalist, a farewell memorial service was held in the capital within the walls of St. Michael's Cathedral on June 2, and hundreds of people gathered on Independence Square.
Burial of Iryna Tsybukh/Suspilne Novosti
The townspeople escorted the paramedic on her last journey to the sounds of the OUN anthem, the works of Skoryk, Ivasyuk and Petrinenko. Tragically, the girl did not live a few days before her 26th birthday, which was supposed to take place on June 1.
More about Iryna Tsybukh (Cheka):
Before the full-scale war, a woman from Lviv Iryna Tsybukh worked as a journalist and manageron Sospilny. She worked with regional branches, preparing interregional broadcasts, implementing grant projects and shooting documentaries. In addition to her main activities, Tsybukh was a media trainer and participated in educational initiatives.
On February 24, 2022, a full-scale invasion of Russia found her on a business trip to Kramatorsk, where she and her team presented films about children from remote villages of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The beginning of the war forced the woman to join the ranks of the Armed Forces.
On November 16, 2023, on the Day of Radio, Television and Communications Workers, Volodymyr Zelensky awarded Iryna with the Order of Merit. And in March 2024, Tsybukh won the prestigious “UP 100. Women's Power” award. However, on May 29, in the Kharkiv direction, a paramedic died during rotation, a few days before her 26th birthday.
Burial of Iryna Tsybukh/Suspilne Lviv