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Near the city registry office in Irpin, a charity concert took place featuring artists from the vocal and instrumental ensemble Unbreakable and the Military brass band of the Honored Academic Exemplary Orchestra of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In recent days Ukraine celebrated Defender’s Day, Ukrainian Cossacks Day, and the Feast of the Intercession.

A complex DNA test reveals Trypillian genes still present in Ukrainians today – a powerful link connecting modern identity with ancient heritage and national history

Kelsie Kimberlin’s ‘Dream of Peace’ merges music and war realities, filmed in Kyiv during heavy Russian strikes. Ukrainian crew members contributed to both video and music production, showcasing resilience and creativity under siege. When an artist dares to merge music with the harsh realities of war, the result can transcend entertainment and become testimony. That is precisely what American-Ukrainian singer […]

Actress Cate Blanchett, in collaboration with Benjamin de Pear, editor at Channel 4 News, has created a powerful documentary titled “Ukraine: Life Under Attack.” This was reported by 24 Kanal. The film focuses on the battle for Kharkiv, one of Ukraine’s largest and most important cities, which became a major target for Russian occupiers. The documentary is now available on […]

In the upcoming film by Andy Serkis, “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” Gandalf and Frodo return in the new installment. Warner Bros. announced work on the new film in May 2024. This was reported by Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, at the London event For Love […]

Ukrainian artist Davyd Chychkan was killed on August 9 in the Zaporizhzhia sector after sustaining severe injuries while repelling an enemy infantry assault. He was known for his artistic work as a form of social and political critique and also illustrated the Administrative Code of Ukraine. Well-known Ukrainian artist Davyd Chychkan has been killed at the front. This was reported […]

Why did Russia sell Alaska? Was it really a 99-year lease? Who exactly sold Alaska to the United States – and why? WAS: Popular history‘s video explores the most mythologized deal of the Russian Empire: how and why Emperor Alexander II sold a territory that is now a strategically important part of the United States – Alaska. From Catherine II […]

In 2025, after five-year hiatus, the Kazimir Malevich Award for Ukrainian artists returns. This was announced to UP Culture by the Polish Institute in Kyiv, which is the organizer of the award. The organizers noted that this year’s award returns in a new format – a Council of Laureates has been created. It consists of previous award winners. This decision […]

Ukrainian director Andrii Pryimachenko wins case against HBO over illegal use of video in Chernobyl series. Andrii Pryimachenko, a Ukrainian director, has won a legal case against the American media giant HBO. The case was heard in the Southern District Court of New York and ended in a settlement agreement. The lawsuit was filed due to the unauthorized use of […]

The dance performance The Forest, inspired by Lesya Ukrainka’s The Forest Song, received an Ovation Award at one of the most influential cultural events in South Africa. This marks the first time Ukrainian culture has been represented at the National Arts Festival in South Africa. The news was announced by the Ukrainian Institute. The Forest was created by South African […]

American journalist Zarina Zabrisky has presented her documentary film ‘Kherson: Human Safari’, which she worked on for two years. The film is dedicated to the brutal war that Russia is waging against Ukraine and reveals it through the lens of events in Kherson – one of the most symbolic and strategic cities in this battle, Vsviti reports. The author announced […]