The snowstorm outside the window was gettign worse, but inside, near crackling campfire surrounded with supplies, it was cozy. Each stalker contributed to the occasion. On Christmas Eve, it is crucial to be with those with whom you’ve stood side by side the whole year, with people you trust and want to share the moment.

The stalker cheered with their smoked by the fire mugs, wished each other Merry Christmas, shared freshly cooked dishes and dived into heartfelt conversations about home, friends, and the adventures awaiting on the road. Christmas is an opportunity to unite in the face of all the obstacles and realize that you are not alone. It’s a time to reminisce about childhood, snowball fights, sometimes not exactly fair, but where you didn’t care until the moment mother saw you covered in snow. It’s a moment to tslk about family you haven’t seen for a very long time and truly miss. It’s a chance to believe that you will definitely gather around the peaceful family fireside once your long foray is over.

This Christmas, stalkers send greetings to all of us, wishing strength and the will to navigate through all the challenges, to be strong and courageous. They advise us to support each other and find our own way to the Heart of Chornobyl. If they could do it, we can do it too.



Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, friends. Thank you for staying with us despite the snowstorms.