Friends, I often write to you about the great people of Israel, who can inspire you by their achievements.

Their experience of life is admirable. Their actions are striking. I read all of your comments, often you write that it is a pity that such people do not live in Ukraine. In my post, full of pride and sorrow, I want to show you - there are such people, they should be known and all Ukrainians should be proud of them.

Yesterday, at the age of 91, died a majestic Ukrainian leader. His name is Bogdan Hawrylyshyn. He is a man, of which it is impossible not to be proud. Of which you cannot be silent, especially now, at the times when Ukraine needs a good human examples. "One of the most influential Ukrainians in the world", "advisor of governments and presidents," "a member of the Club of Rome." All of that is about him, but even these big words – are not enough.

Bogdan Dmytrovich was from those people about whom you can say: "He has made himself." He was born in the Ternopil region, but at the age of 18 he was arrested by the Germans and sent to a labor camp in Germany. He lived there with refugees and miraculously fled to Canada, where he took a job as a lumberjack. After that he was the bartender and entered the University of Toronto. He became an engineer, but did not leave the education, he improved his knowledge. Later he graduated from the International Management Institute in Switzerland. He stayed there for several decades: firstly, as a teacher, later - as a director.

Have you ever heard about the World Economic Forum in Davos, the annual event, that is dedicated to the economic development of the countries? I am sure that you have. And guess who was his co-founder? Right, Bogdan Hawrylyshyn. Back in 1969 Professor Klaus Schwab and he organized a two-week workshop for senior managers, that later became a world-wide event.

And who put a lot of effort to create in Ukraine the "Renaissance" International Foundation? Also, Bogdan Dmytrovich. He led it in the beginning. Later Hawrylyshyn opened its own charitable foundation, which deals with the help for young Ukrainians, who are able to bring the successful experience of other countries in their homeland.

He loved young people. In 1940 he became a member of the scout organization "Plast" engaged in self-education of patriotic Ukrainians. He was extremely proud of this. When he met with interviewers, he often wore the form of "Plastun".

He was so proud of his origins. Bogdan Dmytrovich can be called a man of the world, because he lived in several countries. But at the meetings with presidents, rich people, businessmen, politicians, he always held out his hand and said, "Bogdan Hawrylyshyn, Ukrainian."

He was the advisor of many Ukrainian politicians, even prime ministers and presidents. And at the end of life he admitted that he was disappointed about them, because no one truly listened him. After the Revolution of Advantages, he wanted to help Peter Poroshenko, but new president did not ask about his help. It offended Bogdan Dmytrovich. Although he knew the truth, which will help Ukraine: «What does efficient country mean? It's a way of life at the head of which stands ecosystem development - of human, business and nature, where every management decision is taken with regard to the following generations».

Bogdan Hawrylyshyn really wanted Ukraine to become successful. I want the same, and therefore I draw your attention to the life experience of people like him. Ukrainians should not give up, because for a bright future you must fight. Be proud of who you are, and do more, improve yourselves and the world around and others will be proud of you.