Ukrainian volunteer and TV presenter Serhiy Prytula posted warm family photos from the ceremonial opening of the new Plast year on his Instagram page. At the event, which traditionally marks the end of the summer camp season of the national scouting organization "Plast," Prytula was accompanied by his daughters Solomiya and Stefaniia, both of whom actively participate in the Plast movement. The post drew a wide response on social media, and the volunteer accompanied the photos with a congratulatory message to all Plast scouts.
Family Photos: How Prytula's Daughters Have Grown
Solomiya and Stefaniia are the daughters of Serhiy Prytula and his wife Kateryna Sopilnyk. Their elder daughter Solomiya celebrated her ninth birthday on July 27, 2026, while the younger Stefaniia is currently five years old. Both girls are involved in the Plast movement and take part in its programs. In addition to their two daughters, Prytula and Sopilnyk also raise their son Mark. The published photos show how the children are growing up and becoming engaged in the activities of the scouting organization.
Prytula and "Plast": The Volunteer's Role in the Movement's Development
For Serhiy Prytula, the "Plast" organization holds special significance: he is a member of the organization's board of trustees and actively supports its activities. In his congratulatory message on the opening of the Plast year, the volunteer drew attention to a number of key events that open a new chapter in the movement's history. In particular, he mentioned the presidential decree on supporting "Plast" for the period 2027–2035, the anticipated Cabinet of Ministers resolution, and the emergence of a new location for a camp in Cherkasy Oblast. "Congratulations to all Plast scouts on the opening of the Plast year! And also on the fact that an interesting page is beginning in the history of the Plast movement," Prytula wrote in his address.
The Order of Saint Michael the Archangel: An Unexpected Award
On the day of the opening of the Plast year, Serhiy Prytula was awaiting yet another significant event — he was awarded the Order of Saint Michael the Archangel. The volunteer admitted that he had not expected to receive this award, but was genuinely glad of such recognition of his many years of activity in the field of volunteering and support for public initiatives. The awarding ceremony became an emotional conclusion to a day rich with events, spent in the company of family and like-minded people.
Guests of the Ceremonial Opening
In addition to the Prytula family, a number of official figures took part in the event. According to information published in the media, among the guests at the opening of the Plast year were the Head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov, his deputy Iryna Vereshchuk, and People's Deputy Mykola Knyazhytskyi. The presence of government representatives underscores the growing state attention to the development of the national scouting movement and its role in the patriotic upbringing of the younger generation.
Prytula's post was not just a family photo report, but a reflection of a broader context: the strengthening of the connection between the volunteer community, state institutions, and youth organizations at a time when "Plast" is undergoing a period of institutional consolidation and infrastructure expansion.
