VZPOMÍNKA NA UKRAJINU.

The war in the Ukraine, resulting from a brutal attack by Russia, has inspired the author to recollect a visit to Kiev in 1976 and negotiations with colleagues at the Ukrainian Institute of General and Environmental Hygiene about experiences with monitoring the health impacts of environmental pollution. A warm reception, hospitality, interest in professional issues and the atmosphere of well-being during the stay in Kiev sharply contrasts with the ongoing terrible war. Unforeseeable damage in public health conditions will have to be added to the humanitarian and material consequences of the war. The author deeply regrets that the Ukraine is faced with such tragedy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]