Discover Ukraine

An EMPR investigation uncovers so‑called “Ukrainian” ballet tours actually tied to Russian organizers, misleading audiences and exploiting cultural branding for profit.

“Rock, Paper, Scissors,” a gripping film about the Ukraine war based on true events, won Best British Short Film at the 2025 BAFTAs, celebrating resilience on the frontline. | empr.media

From ancient Trypillia settlements to early Slavic tribes and today’s recognized Indigenous groups like Crimean Tatars, Karaites and Krymchaks — discover Ukraine’s deep heritage. | empr.media

Maksym Nelipa — beloved actor, TV showman and drone unit commander — traded the spotlight for service in the ZSU and died defending Ukraine on May 12, 2025; colleagues and fans mourn his heroic sacrifice. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Uncover the lost narrative of Ukraine from Trypillia’s ancient civilization to modern identity — how genetics, culture and history redefine a nation’s roots.

Ukrainian scientists unveil advanced artificial intelligence to power domestic Spectator M1 reconnaissance drones, boosting autonomous identification, tracking, and battlefield data for next-gen defense.

After more than a decade of anticipation, Ukrainian developer GSC Game World finally released S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl — causing record sales, global internet traffic surges and massive player excitement. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The *Russians at War* documentary by Anastasia Trofimova has sparked major controversy at Venice, Toronto and Zurich film festivals — with critics calling it masked Russian propaganda and authorities demanding screenings be stopped. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Tatiana Lukinyuk, with 25+ years leading global brands, is appointed the new director of Google Ukraine, marking a pivotal moment in Ukraine tech leadership and global digital strategy. EMPR.media

On July 30, 1863, the “Valuev Circular” was adopted, banning religious and educational literature in the Ukrainian language. This is a historical monument to the “friendship of peoples” and at the same time a pointer to the direction of movement (fuck you) to the fighters for the rights of the Russian language in Ukraine. “There never was, is not, and […]

A house was built using a 3D printer for the first time in Ukraine, near Kyiv. In Irpin, a house was built using a 3D printer for the first time in Ukraine. The house will be home to the family of Yaroslav Berezov, a hero who died in the war. The family’s home was destroyed by the Russians during the […]

“We Were Recruits” by director Lyubomyr Levytsky has become one of the most successful documentaries in Ukrainian history. Released nationwide on May 2, the film was viewed by over 32,000 people in four weeks, earning more than 5.2 million hryvnias at the box office. This result is the second highest for Ukrainian documentaries, following “20 Days in Mariupol” by Mstyslav […]