Russia's crimes
For centuries, homegrown plants and fruits sustained generations of Ukrainians. The cultivation of different varieties of grapes led to the development of winemaking in the region, with products that had the potential to spread far beyond the country’s borders. However,...
Ukrainian resistance
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russia aims to erase the national identity of the local population. For the occupiers, it is crucial that people abandon their own national identity in favour of Russia, as this strengthens their hold...
De-Russification
For many Ukrainians, 2014 marked a pivotal moment that set in motion rapid changes in both their country and their lives. The Revolution of Dignity succeeded in toppling the pro-Russian president Yanukovych and putting an end to his destructive policies....
Art
For centuries, Ukraine was effectively a colony of Russia, with Ukrainian culture constrained and forced to develop under deeply complex and often dramatic conditions. Ukrainian artists faced relentless repression, bans, and persecution from their self-proclaimed “big brother”, leaving them with...
De-Russification
It is impossible to fully grasp the history of Ukraine, and even of Europe, without understanding the history of Crimea. This peninsula in southern Ukraine is a place where ancient myths were born, cities were founded, battles were fought, and...
Veterans
For many centuries, women were often restricted to a few roles in the military or completely barred from joining the armed forces, as it was deemed “a man’s duty”. However, modern societies are increasingly rejecting these beliefs. In Ukraine, the...
