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Breaking cultural shift: Ukraine’s biggest ballet company abroad cancels its planned Swan Lake production — a project once set to tour now officially dismantled.
In war-torn Irpin, patriotic tunes and moving melodies from Ukraine’s Armed Forces Orchestra and Unbreakable ensemble brought locals together, strengthening spirit and support. EMPR.media
A heartfelt tribute to Ukrainian artists, actors and cultural figures who set aside careers to defend their homeland and paid the ultimate price — their stories of courage live on. EMPR.media
New DNA research confirms links between ancient Trypillians and modern Ukrainians — connecting today’s people to Europe’s earliest complex farmers and reshaping national heritage. EMPR.media
Kelsie Kimberlin’s Dream of Peace music video channels Ukraine’s cry for freedom and resilience, becoming a symbolic art piece uniting hearts worldwide.
Oscar‑winner Cate Blanchett narrates and supports “Ukraine: Life Under Attack,” a documentary capturing civilians’ resilience during the brutal battle for Kharkiv in the Russian‑Ukraine war.
Production on *The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum* will begin in May 2026 under director/lead Andy Serkis, reuniting iconic Middle‑earth talent and ramping up fan excitement — EMPR.media.
Ukrainian artist and activist Davyd Chychkan, famed for socially engaged art and murals, was killed on the Zaporizhzhia front after being gravely wounded while repelling a Russian infantry assault on August 8–9, 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Explore the enduring myth that Russia once planned to trade Alaska for Eastern Europe, and uncover the real 1867 Alaska Purchase and its strategic significance in history and modern geopolitics. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
The Kazimir Malevich art prize returns in 2025 after a five‑year hiatus with a new laureates council and fresh momentum for Ukrainian contemporary art. Apply by Sept. 22.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Ukrainian director Andrii Pryimachenko wins a landmark copyright battle against HBO after the Chernobyl miniseries used his video without permission—historic win for creators. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Ukrainian dance performance “The Forest,” inspired by Lesya Ukrainka, won an Ovation Award at South Africa’s largest arts festival—an unprecedented international recognition.