Oplich Hub has been operating in Zaporizhzhia for over two years. It is a space where children and adults can attend free individual psychological consultations, art therapy classes for adults and children, master classes, yoga and wellness fitness classes, as well as classes for teenagers, and receive support and assistance.Recently, Oplich Hub held a painting class with elements of art therapy, the theme of which was the search for light within oneself – “Light begins within each of us.” Its symbol was a lantern enveloped in a cozy winter landscape. You don't have to be able to paint to attend this class – that's not the main thing here. Everyone paints to the best of their ability, and the results of the participants' paintings are pleasantly surprising. Natalia POPOVA, psychologist and art therapist at Oplich Hub, says: "People come with zero preparation to try their hand at painting. I teach techniques that allow people to paint their own picture on the first try. And when someon

At the GET Business Festival 2025 in Kyiv, Oleg Davydenko, director of Metinvest Group's Corporate Communications Department, spoke about how to turn challenges into opportunities, build a positive reputational experience and demonstrate Ukraine’s resilience to the world.The annual festival for small and medium-sized businesses, held under the auspices of Delo.ua, has been running for ten consecutive years. This year’s event brought together more than 100 speakers, including representatives of businesses across various sectors of the economy, as well as figures from government and civil society. On the marketing strategy stage, among other topics, participants discussed how to create memorable service and enhance customer loyalty and trust through personalisation, sales tools and external communications.Davydenko took part in the panel discussion “Customer Experience as a Competitive Advantage”. The conversation also featured representatives from the brand marketing agency Grape, the

ISO certificates for an enterprise are like diplomas in an individual's CV. They are a proof of professionalism, reliability, prestige, and a strong reputation. Metinvest Iron Ore Plants excel in this regard, because they have appropriate certificates for four key areas of work: product quality, environment, energy-efficiency, occupational safety. Even during wartime, Metinvest's companies in Kryvyi Rih follow the key provisions set out in ISO certificates and organise production processes to ensure maximum efficiency. All ISO standards have their specific marks, indicating the area of its application. The digits before the colon indicate the field of the standard (quality, environment, and so on), while the digits after it indicate the year of approval. "One of the main standards that Metinvest Iron Ore Plants work with is ISO 9001:2015. It was developed by the International Organisation for Standardisation and was adopted by more than 170 countries. This certificate guarantees that

Свою трудову діяльність молода фахівчиня Олександра Гниляк починала на одному з промислових підприємств Запоріжжя. На заводі майже все життя працювала її бабуся, тож після навчання Олександра також пішла за її прикладом.– Я вчилася взагалі на перукаря-модельєра та адміністратора в Запорізькому професійному коледжі моди і стилю. Але ще під час навчання зрозуміла, що це не моє. Працевлаштувалася на завод апаратницею хімводоочищення. Певний час мене все влаштовувало, хоча було важкувато фізично і графік досить не зручний. Потім той завод почав занепадати, і в мене також не було зросту як професійного, так і фінансового. Тож після кількох років роботи там, все ж прийняла рішення звільнитися. Тепер розумію, що вчинила правильно, – згадує Олександра. Близько пів року тому Олександра за порадою подруги працевлаштувалася у цех водопостачання комбінату Запоріжсталь. Попри те, що вона вже мала досвід та навички роботі у цій сфері, разом з наставником протягом місяця проходила навчання на профес

Tetiana Petruk, chief sustainability officer of Metinvest Group, has been recognised by Oboz.ua as one of Ukraine’s leading human resources professionals.In its special project “Ukraine’s Best HR Professionals: What Every Employee Should Know”, the publication brings together the experience of the country’s leading industry experts. They share their insights, observations and advice regarding various matters: from finding the right people and building trust to retaining teams and remaining humane even in the toughest of times. The project offers a glimpse behind the scenes of companies, helping readers to understand what it means to work in HR in Ukraine today and how standards of recruitment, loyalty and corporate culture are evolving.As the publication notes, Metinvest continues to strengthen its position as one of Ukraine’s largest employers despite the challenges of wartime. It is adapting its approaches to people management, expanding training and retraining programmes, supportin

The fight for Ukraine's independence never stops – not on the front line, and not on the home front. Metinvest Group continues to operate: its enterprises support the country's economy and the company allocates funds and resources to help defenders and civilians.Read more about the events of the past week in Metinvest's traditional digest.1Metinvest Polytechnic trains specialists for infrastructure recovery2Metinvest Iron Ore paid UAH 3.8 billion in taxes in the first nine months of 20253Bakhmut receives social housing project from Metinvest's Steel Dream4Metinvest named one of the ten leading socially responsible companies5Zaporizhstal honored its best employees on the company's 92nd anniversary6Zaporizhstal Allocated UAH 370 Million to Major Overhauls for the Main Process Units7Key repairs were carried out in the water-slurry cycle at the Northern Iron Ore

Oleksandr Vodoviz, head of Metinvest Group’s Chief Executive Officer’s Office, spoke at the GET Business Festival 2025 in Kyiv about how the company has changed during the war, the challenges and opportunities for business arising from Ukraine’s European integration and the projects that will move the country forward.The annual, large-scale festival for small and medium-sized businesses, held under the auspices of Delo.ua, a leading Ukrainian business news outlet, has been held for ten consecutive years. The event brought together more than 100 speakers to mark the publication’s 20th anniversary, including representatives of businesses from various industries, as well as from government and civil society. Participants discussed business strategies, effective formats for cooperation, emerging trends shaping business priorities and tools for engagement with the state.Vodoviz took part in the panel discussion entitled “Business is Transforming – Delo.ua Explains.” The conversation also f

Demand for mine surveyors is growing faster than any digital technology. From mines to metro systems and underground shelters – no subterranean construction happens without precise calculation and control. Metinvest Polytechnic is the only university in Ukraine that trains mine surveyors through the full cycle – from bachelor’s degree to PhD. Students here don’t just study: They work with drones, laser scanners and geoinformation systems, gain hands-on experience at modern enterprises and acquire the tools to drive the development of Ukrainian industry.Mine surveying is a profession that combines technology, analytics and strategic thinking, offering a stable and promising future. It opens doors for those who want to make the country better – from young people to veterans returning to civilian life and seeking opportunities for retraining and building a career.Demand for mine surveyors is risingToday, no construction – from mines to metro systems and underground shelters, buildings an

A meeting was held at Zaporizhstal between representatives of Metinvest Polytechnic and students from Zaporizhzhia’s lyceums and vocational colleges who are doing industrial practice at the plant. The young people were told about study opportunities at Metinvest Polytechnic, as well as prospects for employment and career growth within Metinvest.Representatives of Ukraine’s first private mining and metallurgical university provided comprehensive information on admission, academic programmes, study conditions and the benefits of obtaining an engineering education at Metinvest Polytechnic. The educators stressed: Studying here is practice-oriented, delivered through modern, market-driven programmes, and students have the opportunity to develop both technical (hard) and leadership and communication (soft) skills. Particularly inspiring for young people was the speech by alumnus Daniil Tymoshenko, now deputy chief power engineer for coke production at Zaporizhstal Integrated Iron and Steel

The single social security tax and personal income tax accounted for the biggest portion of these payments. As a reminder, in April 2025, Metinvest raised salaries at its production facilities and service companies, including those in Zaporizhzhia, by up to 20%. Contribution through environmental tax payments, land fees, and the military levy are also significant."Metinvest Group's companies consistently rank among the largest taxpayers in Zaporizhzhia. In just nine months of this year, our steelmakers contributed over UAH 880 million to the local budget, which is 25% more than last year. Taxes are the lifeblood of the community, the backbone of its existence. Despite the challenges of wartime, our businesses continue to be a reliable pillar for Zaporizhzhia," says Taras SHEVCHENKO, Acting General Director of Zaporizhstal and Hero of Ukraine.Aside from financial contributions, Metinvest’s companies in the Zaporizhzhia region systematically implement important social initiatives: suppo