Bucha, Irpin, Gostomel - cities that will forever be imprinted in the genetic memory of Ukrainians as places where, at the beginning of the full-scale invasion, fierce battles with the enemy took place, the Russian occupiers committed mass murders of the civilian population, abused people, and engaged in total destruction. Despite extremely difficult tests, Bucha, Irpin and Gostomel not only survived, but also became shields for the capital of our country, preventing the enemy from occupying Kyiv. In March 2022, by decision of the President of Ukraine, these cities were awarded the honorary distinction of "Hero City".