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CHRONICLES OF THIRST: DOCUMENTING MYKOLAIV'S WATER SECURITY CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN A WAR-AFFECTED CITY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The publication of this book and the conduct of research were made possible thanks to the support and professional solidarity of the community of people and institutions. The author expresses his sincere gratitude: The "Documenting Ukraine" program of the Institute for the Humanities in Vienna (IWM), whose support became a catalyst for systematic research and documentation of the water environmental crisis in Mykolaiv. To the academic community of Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University, in particular to the university leadership for creating conditions for interdisciplinary research and supporting cultural initiatives in times of unprecedented challenges. To the esteemed reviewers for a thorough analysis of the manuscript, professional remarks and constructive criticism. Your expert assessment helped to structure the research results and ensure the high scientific quality of the material presented. My deepest thanks to my family. Together we went through all the challenges that are described in this book, and it was your faith and love that was the "living water" that did not allow us to give up. 117