Russian culture

Kyiv removes Bulgakov statue

A statue of Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov that stood on Andriivskyi Descent in Kyiv was removed and handed over to the sculptor’s heir for private storage, Kyiv’s Department of Cultural Heritage Protection said on June 4.

5 June, 02:52 AM

Zelenskyy sanctions Russian figures tied to Venice Biennale 2026

Sanctions against five Russian cultural figures linked to Russia's participation in the 2026 Venice Biennale were enacted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on April 10.

10 April, 12:50 PM

EU threatens to pull funding over Russia at Venice Biennale

The European Commission could withdraw grant support for the Venice Biennale if organizers do not reconsider their decision to allow Russia to participate, the commission said in a statement on March 10.

10 March, 11:19 PM

Gogol, Chekhov, others in the clear as Ukraine disentangles its culture from Russian imperialism

Ukraine’s Institute of National Memory published a list of 51 historical figures and artists it says are not tainted by the legacy of Russian imperial rule.

9 October 2025, 12:45 AM

Moldova closes Russian cultural center in response to airspace violation

In response to Russian drones violating Moldova's airspace, the Moldovan government is shutting down the Russian Cultural Center in Chisinau, Moldova’s Foreign Ministry announced on Feb. 13.

13 February 2025, 08:12 PM

Ukrainian voices condemn Russian director’s film at Cannes Festival

A film by Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov, Limonov: The Ballad, sparked controversy upon its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, drawing criticism from Ukrainians, NV reported.

21 May 2024, 01:59 PM

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