Culture
The recreated mosaic ‘Boryviter’ by Ukrainian artist Alla Horska was unveiled on Independence Square in Kyiv. The original 1967 artwork was damaged in Mariupol during Russia’s full-scale invasion. The reconstructed version faithfully replicates the original and is the result of the work of 15 artists and researchers led by Olena Zaretska, Alla Horska’s granddaughter. The project was initiated by Rozetka in cooperation […]
On June 4, 1863, in the village of Sholudky in the Podolia Governorate, the renowned architect of Polish descent, known as the “Kyiv Gaudí,” Vladyslav Horodetskyi was born, Diaspora.ua reminds us. He is best known as the creator of unique architectural landmarks that have become symbols of Kyiv — the House with Chimaeras, St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral (the National […]
On the evening of May 21, without any prior warning or explanation, the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications dismissed the director of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Reserve, Maksym Ostapenko. Ostapenko shared the news with UP.Cultura. In the evening, after work hours, he received a call from Volodymyr Shornikov, Director of the Department for the Protection and Preservation of Cultural […]
Angelina Jolie drew attention to the stories of women who lost their lives during wars and conflicts. Among others, she mentioned Victoria Amelina. American actress Angelina Jolie spoke at the Trophée Chopard award ceremony at the Cannes Film Festival. During her speech, she mentioned Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina, who was killed in a Russian strike in 2023. According to Glavcom, […]
International Museum Day is a worldwide celebration that preserves cultural heritage and highlights the vital role of museums in cultural exchange, education, and societal development. On this day, many museums operate free of charge and invite visitors to come and enjoy their exhibits. Ukrainian News will share where to go in the capital in May. A bit of history The […]
Maksym Nelipa—a popular actor and TV presenter who had been defending Ukraine since the very first days of the full-scale invasion—has died on the front line. This was announced by his wife Tamara during the night of May 14–15, 2025. Maksym’s brother, Andriy Nelipa, also shared the tragic news on his Facebook page. He wrote that his brother joined the […]
The Swedish channel SVT released an interesting investigation about ballet troupes that tour Scandinavian countries under names like “Ballet of Ukraine,” “Grand Ukrainian Ballet,” or “The Heritage Ballet.” They present themselves as Ukrainian groups from Ukraine, claiming to raise funds for the needs of their homeland. The program includes “The Nutcracker” by Pyotr Tchaikovsky (which already seems odd for a […]
The main character is 18-year-old Ivan, played by Oleksandr Rudynskyi. On Sunday, February 16, the 78th ceremony of the British Academy of Television and Film Arts (BAFTA Film Awards) took place. Among the nominees this year was the film “Rock, Paper, Scissors” directed by British-German filmmaker Franz Böhm, which tells the story of the war in Ukraine. The short film […]
This is a story about Maksym Nelipa and his route from a popular Ukrainian showman to frontline hero from Avah Gibbs So, here’s the Showman. Friends, do you still remember Maksym Nelipa? A well-known Ukrainian actor and TV host whose peak popularity was in the mid-2000s. He was a star of KVN, the host of the shows “Lose a Million” […]
Citizens from Western Ukraine are obsessed with food All their needs, desires, and expectations in life are centered around food, its quantity, and variety.The expenses of Western Ukrainians on food can only be compared to their spending on renovations and fences. iPhones and cars are nothing compared to the array of stuffed cabbage rolls, jellies, roulades, and salads on holidays […]
A Ukrainian cuisine restaurant has been included in the recommendations of the most influential gastronomic guide, the MICHELIN Guide, for the first time. According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the restaurant in question is Anelya in Chicago. As reported by the MFA, in 2023, the restaurant owner and chef, Johnny Clark, visited Kharkiv for the first time, where his […]
The scandal surrounding the documentary film “Russians at War” once again highlights that Ukrainians today must defend not only Ukraine from the Russian army but also the world from Russian propaganda. Otherwise, it is difficult to explain how it happened that the Canadian Media Fund, funded by Canadian taxpayers, allocated $340,000 for the filming of the movie “Russians at War” […]