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Latest news about situation in Ukraine, conflict in Donbas, politics. Also writing about things which make our country unique and why we love it in spite of all.
2020-05-07 05:54
Ukraine is one of those charming countries that is filled with beauty, natural landscapes, history, culture, nightlife, and all sorts of activities that suit many tourists. Because of all it… Read More
2020-05-07 05:50
According to the results of the survey, almost half of Ukrainians surveyed (by the Foundation for Democratic Initiatives in conjunction with the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology.) b… Read More
2020-05-06 16:31
During the COVID-19 lockdown, leaving the house has become a dream for many people, let alone traveling abroad. Planning a trip for when the pandemic is finally over is the one luxury most p… Read More
2020-04-25 08:00
A comedy full of “frantic passions and crazy actions” based on Liuba Klymenko’s novel “A Decent Lady From Lviv” appeared in free access. The film can be viewed… Read More
2020-04-05 08:18
A trailer of the new Ukrainian film “Taras. A Comeback” has been released by the production center Insight Media. The film will tell a story of Taras Shevchenko’s exile in… Read More
2020-03-31 17:40
In the situation of the increasingly terrifying pandemic situation in Ukraine, the price of antimicrobial agents has risen dramatically, and some of their components simply cannot be found a… Read More
2020-03-30 17:44
The Ukrainian band TVORCHI recorded a track that consists of the sounds of quarantine. The band members called on the Ukrainians to stay home. The video appeared on the official Facebo… Read More
2020-03-27 20:45
Yuliia Tveritina, an illustrator from Kyiv who now lives in China, has created a short graphic story about the life of the quarantined people in China. Yuliia describes her first-hand experi… Read More
2020-03-25 18:23
As of 07:00 on March 25, 113 cases of COVID-19 coronavirus were registered in 13 regions of Ukraine. Three more cases of COVID-19 coronavirus infection have been confirmed in Kyiv, and thus… Read More
2020-03-25 18:20
Search engines have been a key piece in the development of the internet as we know it today. Once the internet became a public and a widely available tool in the world, search engines were t… Read More
2020-03-25 18:16
On Wednesday, March 25, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced the launch of the state project “Easter at Home”. According to him, at the moment the project is only be… Read More
2020-03-21 12:23
There is no doubt that generators have positively impacted the industrial and residential societies, leading to an increase in both productivity and quality of life. Amidst today’s tur… Read More
2020-03-19 18:40
While coronavirus is raging in the streets, many of us are staying home working remotely, spending time with our families and waiting for the pandemic storm to pass. It is high time to liste… Read More
2020-03-03 14:11
Wondering how you can become a music icon? If you are passionate about music, then you should take into account certain factors that can help develop your career. Like any other career, musi… Read More
2020-02-03 19:57
Together with India, Ukraine is at the forefront worldwide when it comes to highly qualified IT professionals. Ukrainians now constitute a large share of the workforce in many tech companies… Read More
2020-02-01 17:00
By Arlene J. Schar and Dr. David Leffler The movie Wag the Dog was released a generation ago, one month before a presidential scandal which invited comparisons between that film an… Read More
2019-11-01 06:57
By Teresa Studzinski, Arlene J. Schar, and Dr. David Leffler “May you live in ‘interesting’ times” is an oft-quoted expression to connote living in times of danger an… Read More
2019-10-08 18:13
Overview Europe has some of the finest holiday destinations in the world. Every summer especially, millions of tourists travel to various parts of Europe to explore a new culture, try out ne… Read More
2018-12-24 10:09
Most amazing things can happen at Christmas. Volunteers dressed as Santas climbed the walls of a Children’s hospital in Nikolaev to make the kids believe in miracles again. An unusual… Read More
2018-11-03 09:45
2 in 1: a cake and architecture, a hobby and professionalism, a mom and a world-famous pastry chef. We think this is very cool! Kharkiv confectioner Dinara Kasko is well-known all over the w… Read More
2018-10-20 20:38
Anton Taranenko from #Visit Kyiv offers an ultimate must-see list of best places to visit in Kyiv. Anton’s list includes the classic tourist attractions such as Kiev Pechersk Lavra, a… Read More
2018-10-19 06:02
The hit-song “Plakala” (“Cried”) from the Ukrainian band KAZKA has gone global getting into the TOP-10 world charts of the Shazam service The Ukrainian producer Yuri… Read More
2018-10-17 07:05
On October 14 festivities have been held in all the major cities of Ukraine to honour not only men but also women who have devoted their lives to defending Ukraine and its people. This holid… Read More
2018-10-17 06:49
On Thursday, October 11, the Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate took a historic decision that opens the way for the Ukrainian Orthodox to unite and obtain autocephaly. The Synod decreed to… Read More
2018-10-09 15:07
Honest tips on what to see and where to eat in Kyiv from Honest Guide, the Prague-base video-bloggers Janek & Honza from Prague hail Kyiv as the new Berlin and a “very very unique… Read More
2018-10-08 06:04
Commissioner for Human Rights in Ukraine Lyudmila Denisova confirmed that the Ukrainian director and political prisoner of the Kremlin Oleg Sentsov stopped his hunger strike. The EU demands… Read More
2018-09-29 10:24
From the 18th century to the modern day the bandura has been the living memory and the singing soul of Ukraine. Today its popularity is growing with bold takes on classic hits. The bandura i… Read More
2018-09-26 08:02
We invite you to enjoy the surreal ambience of the five original Ukrainian video poems. Breaking the Silence (2017)is a cycle composed of five video poems united by their meditative atmosphe… Read More
2018-09-21 20:55
An ultimate list of surprising must-know-about-Ukraine facts from Kiron Reid Kiron Reid is a Liberal activist, writer, researcher, lecturer, and a very welcome guest in Ukraine. In his speec… Read More
2018-07-17 20:52
Today four years ago, passenger flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine, killing 298 people!
The post MH17 — What Happened? appeared first on Life in Ukraine. Live, @ first hand… Read More
2018-04-25 18:27
Writer and photographer Lina Burger shares her photographic impressions of genuine Ukraine Lina has been our regular contributor since the very beginning and her posts, always full of sincer… Read More
2018-03-03 19:01
By Dr. David Leffler Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted in his annual speech, delivered on Thursday in Moscow, that his military has a new intercontinental cruise missile that is &ldq&hell…Read More
2018-01-26 11:46
Lviv artist Sofia Filipchuk created an amazing series of works inspired by her grandmother Three years ago, at an exhibition in Lviv Sofia Filipchuk presented collages, where the main charac… Read More
2018-01-19 20:22
On January 4, the Zaporizhzhya Forpost site reported that the priest of the UOC-MP, invited by the ritual service, refused to conduct a funeral ceremony of a two-year-old boy killed in… Read More
2018-01-18 20:10
British musician Calum Scott has filmed a video for his song “You Are The Reason” in the Ukrainian capital. “I’m happy to announce that my official video for “Y… Read More
2018-01-15 17:31
The rights to the Ukrainian film “The Watchtower” have been sold to 19 countries, Kinorob film production company reported. The company specifies that the rights to “The Wa… Read More
2018-01-13 14:09
An influential international organization for children’s literature, The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), has published its traditional “Honor List”. T… Read More
2018-01-09 16:02
Cute comic characters Savka and Baklan are teaching Ukrainian kids about safety rules around mines Each year, ammunition takes away the lives of civilians, especially children who do… Read More
2018-01-02 19:27
Ukrainian band Onuka wishes you Happy Holidays and Peace with their version of the world-famous Ukrainian New Year’s carol “Shchedryk“. The video features members of the ba… Read More
2017-12-30 16:47
Urgently in need of Christmas magic? Watch this clay cartoon from the Ukrainian band “Vopli Vidopliassova” Back in 2010 Oleg Skrypka wrote his own charismatic version of the clas… Read More
2017-12-28 10:34
The Ukrainian band “Shpylyasti kobzari” has performed the world famous Christmas song “Let it snow” in Ukrainian accompanied by banduras. The Bandura Style mus… Read More
2017-12-26 11:26
The whole world knows the heart-piercingly beautiful melody of “Carol of the Bells”. But only few are aware of the amazing history behind this Christmas classic. &l&hell…Read More
2017-12-24 09:59
As Christmas approaches, this festive gift tradition brings two countries closer on a new gingerbread level. The family of US Deputy Assistant Ambassador created a small gingerbread copy of… Read More
2017-06-28 13:51
By Dr. David Leffler Russia, Ukraine and the United States are all suffering the effects of too high levels of collective stress. US President Donald Trump recently met with Ukrainian Presid… Read More
2017-05-19 04:38
This amazing video will take you on a thrilling flight over the splendid landscapes and mesmerizing urban labyrinths of our home country. 1+1 TV channel in partnership with Persha Pry… Read More
2017-05-18 04:46
These atmospheric videos from the project “Authentic Ukraine” are a visual meditation on beauty and femininity embodied in the traditional Ukrainian costumes. The c… Read More
2017-05-07 09:20
This video invites you to take a breathtaking flight over the beautiful vistas of our home country and to take a closer look at the amazing places that Ukrainians are proud of. This year Ukr… Read More
2017-05-05 07:39
Wooden architecture of these ancient masterpieces is in perfect harmony with the spectacular nature around. As for the interior part, this is something you will surely want to see with your… Read More
2017-04-21 10:02
Ukrainian Ambassadors of the global initiative “Let’s do it, world” are inviting every Ukranian to join in and become a volunteer in the big cleaning operation on the 23d o… Read More
2017-04-20 09:52
Once you have watched the trailer, you will not want to miss the film. Once you have seen the film, you will never be the same again. There is no such thing as other people’s children… Read More
2017-04-19 14:21
This year the Vyshyvanka Day will be celebrated on the 18 of May. So, put on your vyshyvanka and take part in the colorful flash mob! Vyshyvanka Day is an amazing international festival, int… Read More
2017-04-18 08:39
Zaporizhzhia is a city with an amazingly rich history. Though traditionally it is associated with the legendary times of Cossacks, today this story from ВремяZ… Read More
2017-04-17 08:29
Easter holidays are traditionally considered to be the time for love, compassion and humility. But it is also the time to dig deeper into our souls and make sure we really experience all tho… Read More
2017-04-13 21:24
In this fascinating video masters from the Ivan Honchar Museum have brought to life the history of pysanka art in different regions of Ukraine Pysanka, the Ukrainian painted Easter egg, is a… Read More
2017-04-13 21:05
Today 42 shellings of gun lines of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been registered Today, on April 13, despite previous agreements in Minsk, representatives of illegal armed formations cont… Read More
2017-04-12 16:26
A heart-shaped monument to the volunteers’ cause, erected in Kiev, will change the way you see the world. More about it in the story from kiev.segodnya.ua “Volunteers do not nece… Read More
2017-02-24 07:37
To celebrate the birthday of Taras Shevchenko two Ukrainian NGOs “Motherland young” (“Україні моло… Read More
2017-02-22 07:44
The founders of Serhiy Zhadan’s charity believe that “those who have suffered as a result of the war in Ukraine should feel that they’re not alone and that they will… Read More
2016-12-07 18:33
Life, Love and Death in George Mendeluk’s “Bitter Harvest” (2016) There are moments in our history that many of us are eager to forget – whether consciously or subcon… Read More
2016-03-21 08:51
Vyshyvanka – traditional embroidered clothes – has always been national symbol, pride and authentic feature of Ukraine. Today even Hollywood stars can feel themselves part of Ukr… Read More
2016-03-18 18:20
Kiev or Kyiv according to Ukrainian spelling is the largest city in Ukraine. It lies on both banks of Dnirpo (Russian spelling Dnieper) River and has plenty of interesting places for sightse… Read More
2016-03-14 09:09
Can war become an inspiration? How can something that cruel, chaotic and bloody trigger imagination and be turned into a work of art, a fleeting moment melted into a lasting shape of a photo… Read More
2016-03-03 14:04
Who has never heard about Adele? Even if you are not a fan of her music style you must have heard her world known singles or Adele covers. She is the best selling artist and one of the most… Read More
2016-02-29 13:47
The image of Ukrainian literature has been greatly influenced by Russian authors. Ukrainians are often portrayed as negative characters or are just made invisible. However, this image does n… Read More
2016-02-19 20:27
These days Ukraine commemorates memory of Heavenly Hundred – people who died during Revolution of Dignity (or Euromaidan) in late 2013 – early2014. On February 18-21 activist hol… Read More
2016-02-19 12:49
It has been one year since the second Minsk agreement was signed in order to bring peace to Ukraine. As it was expected, decisions reached at the summit did not work. Right after signing the… Read More
2016-02-10 17:27
What does one need to make a great cover in era of YouTube? Not much really. Some people make it using their voice only, some use guitars, other rock string instruments like cello or violin… Read More
2016-02-05 14:53
In mid January there appeared a fake video of fighters from Ukrainian Azov regiment. In this video 6 man dressed in military uniform stand holding weapons and address Netherlands people. The… Read More
2016-01-22 13:08
Today Ukraine celebrates the Day of Unification. 97 years ago the declaration of Unification of two Ukrainian People’s Republics was announced in Kiev. This day officially became a hol… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
On New Year’s Eve ‘Shpylyasti Kobzari’ band congratulated Ukrainian with the cutest video possible. The band covered well known Jingle Bells using traditional Ukrainian and… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
2015 is almost gone and this is the right moment to revise it in pause between making salads and wrapping up presents for family members in friends. This year has been a hard one for Ukraine… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Her name is Khrystyna Soloviy and her voice will go right into your heart. Khrystyna Soloviy is a Ukrainian singer who debuted on TV in 2013 in Voice of Ukraine [Holos Krainy]. The 20 years… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Yes, we found it. This is one of things every Ukrainian should remember when feeling discouraged and disappointed with country’s government. Ministry of Agrarian Policy presented a vid… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It’s early January and we are not late Ukraine, just all other Christian countries that live by the Julian calendar, celebrates Christmas on January 6 and 7. Can you imagine Chr… Read More
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