War against culture
Religion was referred to as the “opium of the people” by the Soviet authorities, along with religious holidays and their associated customs. All Christmas traditions were not only abolished but replaced with artificially invented ones. For example, authentic carols were...
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,...
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....
Ukraine Through The Eyes of Others
This episode of “Ukraine Through the Eyes of Others” features Jennes de Mol, the Former Dutch ambassador to Ukraine from 2019 to summer 2024, who participated in the investigation into the downing of flight MH17.
Restoration
Lviv has become a sanctuary for many Ukrainians fleeing the shelling and seeking relative safety in the country’s west. Some have made it a temporary home here, while others have stayed for the long term. Although air raid alerts are...
Voices of occupation
The Voices of Occupation are a collection of stories from people in Ukraine’s east and south who survived Russian occupation and successfully evacuated. Two and a half years into the full-scale war, Ukraїner stays in touch with its heroes,...
