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Kyiv objects to planned screenings of Russian propaganda films in Italy

Several Russian propaganda films, billed as documentaries and scheduled to be screened across Italy in coming months, are unlikely to represent their subject matters objectively, Ukrainian State Film Agency said in a statement on Jan. 8.

8 January 2025, 11:46 PM

Shchedryk sculpture unveiled in Kyiv

A mini sculpture dedicated to Ukrainian Christmas carol ‘Shchedryk’ was unveiled in Kyiv on Dec. 20—just in time for the holidays.

21 December 2024, 01:57 AM

Kyiv’s neo-gothic gem suffers amid missile attack

St. Nicholas Cathedral, a unique national architectural landmark, was damaged in Russian missile strike - windows and stained glass were shattered, the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications wrote on Dec. 20.

20 December 2024, 03:49 PM

Stephen Fry brings Ukrainian tale to life on BBC

British actor, writer, and presenter Stephen Fry read the Ukrainian fairy tale A Miracle in the Dark in English on the BBC Ukrainecast podcast, Suspilne Culture national broadcaster reported on Dec. 20.

20 December 2024, 12:55 PM

Ancient Ukrainian dish secures cultural heritage status

The tradition of cooking Matsyk, an ancient Ukrainian dry-cured meat dish, has been included in the list of intangible cultural heritage, the Department of Culture, Tourism, Youth, and Sports wrote on Dec. 17.

18 December 2024, 01:20 PM

Ukraine, Poland establish working group to address historical issues

Ukraine and Poland are working on establishing a joint working group to address contentious historical issues, Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland Vasyl Bodnar said on Dec. 2.

2 December 2024, 10:24 PM

President Zelenskyy unveils plan for Ukraine's cultural sovereignty

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented his resilience plan in the Verkhovna Rada on Nov. 19, highlighting cultural sovereignty as a key component, including the creation of a “Cultural Ramstein format” for Ukraine.

19 November 2024, 06:21 PM

Zelenskyy's ten-point war to peace Resilience Plan

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented a ten-point Resilience Plan to the Ukrainian Parliament on Nov. 19, while rebutting rumors that his administration is planning to hold elections in 2025.

19 November 2024, 01:43 PM

Ukrainian café honored with prestigious Red Dot Design Award

A Ukrainian misto.cafe, located in the city of Lutsk, has been honored with the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2024 for its digital campaign.

1 November 2024, 02:12 PM

Upcoming Ukrainian film Malevich to premiere at Kyiv International Film Festival Molodist

The first official trailer for the Ukrainian film Malevich was released on Oct. 17, offering a glimpse into the life of the renowned avant-garde artist and founder of Suprematism, Kazimir Malevich.

17 October 2024, 04:20 PM

US Ambassador Brink on 7 things about Ukraine she admires

U.S. Ambassador Bridget A. Brink tells NV about the features of modern Ukraine she admires the most.

12 October 2024, 12:19 AM

Ukraine condemns Zurich Film Festival for showcasing Russian propaganda film 'Russians at War'

Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed outrage over the Zurich Film Festival’s decision to include the Russian documentary Russians at War in its program, calling it a platform for enemy propaganda amid the ongoing war.

19 September 2024, 08:01 AM

Ukraine to bring unique food culture to Italy at famous exhibition

Italy will host Terra Madre, the world's largest event dedicated to conscious growing, production, and consumption of food on Sept. 26-30, where Ukraine will present its products and share its unique experiences.

3 September 2024, 02:15 PM

Russia destroys legendary Ukrainian poet's museum in Crimea

The Russian officials closed the Yalta Museum of Lesya Ukrainka under the guise of reconstruction, the Voice of Crimea portal reported on Aug. 12.

14 August 2024, 02:57 PM

Education Ministry develops Crimean Tatar language curriculum

Ukraine’s Education Ministry has finished preparing a curriculum for a 140-lesson-long Crimean Tatar language and literature course, designed for 5th- and 6th-grade school students, the ministry announced on Aug. 8.

9 August 2024, 12:33 AM

Ukrainian National Ballet to embark on first U.S. tour since country’s independence

Ukrainian National Ballet will tour the United States this October for the first time since the country's independence, Ukrinform reported on Aug. 7, citing the tour organizers at the Ukrainian House in Washington, D.C.

7 August 2024, 09:07 AM

Owner of demolished historic Zelenskyy mansion ready to restore building himself

A representative of the owner of the historic Zelenskyy mansion on Oleksandra Konyskoho Street in Kyiv said his client is ready to restore the demolished building, Kyiv City State Administration reported on July 22.

23 July 2024, 01:01 PM

Winners of 15th Odesa International Film Festival announced

The closing ceremony of the 15th anniversary Odesa International Film Festival took place at the Parkovy Exhibition Center in Kyiv on July 20 where the winners of the festival's main awards were announced.

21 July 2024, 02:48 PM

Eurovision winners Nemo to perform in Kyiv on 2025 European tour

The winners of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, Nemo from Switzerland, will perform in Kyiv as part of their European tour, the ATLAS UNITED festival announced on Instagram on June 21.

21 July 2024, 02:20 PM

Ukrainian musician and singer Ihor Voronka killed in battle for Ukraine

Musician and opera singer Ihor Voronka, the Dumka National Chapel and Open Opera Ukraine performer, died in the battle on July 6, his wife, Marina Rayevska, reported on Facebook on July 11.

12 July 2024, 12:13 PM

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