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More than 100 years ago, on March 17, 1917, the Ukrainian Central Rada (UCR) was founded in Kyiv. It was the first representative body of the Ukrainian people in modern history and the first parliament after the proclamation of the Ukrainian People’s Republic. The overthrow of the Russian monarchy prompted the establishment of UCR. After that, councils of workers’ and […]

These prominent Ukrainian women’s multifaceted activities have influenced the development and establishment of the Ukrainian state. They made a significant contribution to culture, art, education, sports, science, literature and other spheres of life in Ukraine. Over centuries of history, they have been genuinely interested in Ukraine and its socio-economic development. Grand Princess Olha of Kyiv An outstanding historical figure, one […]

To the memory of the 50th anniversary of Kuzma Skryabin (Andriy Kuzmenko), Ukrainian artists prepare tour with the concert program "Skryabin.Simfo"

Champions League Final in 2018 took place in Kyiv. The central stadium of Ukraine’s capital has hosted only three football matches of such a high status. In 1975, at the times of the Soviet Union, the return match of UEFA Super Cup between Dynamo and Bavaria was played at the Republican stadium in Kyiv. In 2012, the Olimpiyskiy National Sports […]

Cannes Film Festival program “Un Certain Regard”, chaired by actor and director Benicio del Toro, awarded the prize for best director to Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa for the drama film “Donbass”.

Many English people will know of the old Saxon Kingdom of England, Alfred the Great and his ancestors, the Kingdom of Wessex ruled by the ancestors of a semi mythological Cerdic (“Cerdicingas” in the old English) and the defeat of Harold Godwin(e) at the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066. Those of us who also know something of old Kyivan […]

Why did people of peaceful background volunteer to get to the front line? What was the war for them? What helped them to adapt to that “parallel reality”? Why is it so important for veterans to be heard? Answers to these questions can be found in the documentary “Voice of War.

Interview with the Ukrainian media artist Nicholas Ovcharov on his first exhibition of video and media art “The Interation”.

Ukrainian animation movie “The Stolen Princess” to be shown in 40 countries around the globe.

Heartbreaking pages of Ukraine’s history or how Russia’s regime wanted Ukrainian culture to be erased.

The State Design Bureau “Pivdenne” is developing a new hypersonic cruise missile with the State Space Agency of Ukraine.

English style icon David Beckham has chosen Ukrainian ethno-group DakhaBrakha as the soundtrack for the launch of his new male grooming brand House 99.