Wild-honey farmers of Polissya: People of the forest
“Bortnytstvo” (wild-honey farming) was especially developed in regions situated within the Irpin, Sluch and Pripyat Rivers. The forests…
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Justice reform in Ukraine: One step forward, two steps back?
Kyiv has begun the new year with festivities, gatherings of whole families around the Christmas tree on Sofiiska…
EUROMAIDAN: the rebirth of a nation
What was Euromaidan? With Euromaidan, Ukrainian society made a choice to definitely leave the Soviet era behind and…
The first and only astronaut of independent Ukraine passes away at 67: a reflection on the career of Leonid Kadeniuk
Fulfilling a childhood dream, Leonid Kadeniuk got his name into the history books of Ukrainian Astronautics. Ever since…
Speed of Ukraine’s reforms slowed down since 2014, unclear outlook for 2018: Analysis
This mixed performance is the reason why FDI inflows amounted to less than 2% of GDP in 2017;…
More than 1 million UAH needed to save childhood home of Mykola Leontovych
“This is Mykola Leontovych’s hometown, his childhood home where he took his first steps. I’m convinced that it…
Lost in Translation? The myth of Ukraine’s ban on “Stalingrad” by Anthony Beevor
A ban on a Russian translation of British historian Anthony Beevor's book "Stalingrad" was announced on the 10…
From stage to the front line: Ukrainian filmmakers honor the memory of Vasyl Slipak
Simple, cheerful, energetic — this is how he’s remembered by his battle brothers. And this is how he will be…
Ukraine remembers decisive 1918 Battle of Kruty against Russian Bolsheviks
"I don’t think it is right to present the Battle of Kruty as a tragedy, and especially as…
“Visitors” from Russia pushing out Donbas locals and taking over housing
“I know several such newly arrived families. As a rule, the men are sent out to fight, while…
Education reforms lead to newer, better, regional schools
700 children from 12 neighboring villages study at the Solone school. Last year, the building got a much-needed…
National museum exhibits documents from first Ukrainian republic
This envelope has been brought back to Ukraine after almost a hundred years. Sealed with wax, it was…
Ukraine marks the 100th anniversary of independence of Ukrainian People’s Republic
On January 22, Ukraine marks two significant historical dates. On this day in 1918, the Ukrainian People's Republic…
Language bill must be approved to stop aggression against Ukrainian, says writer
Yuriy Andrukhovych, Ukrainian writer, poet and translator, believes that the attack on the Euromaidan activist is not the…
Uprooted Crimean Tatar Restaurant Finds New Home in Kyiv
"It wasn't easy, our biggest fans at the beginning were our neighbours, who were actually very nice. Mostly…
Chaplain Mykola: For patriotic priests, the “front line” represents all of Ukraine!
- The number one mission for anyone who loves Ukraine is protecting Ukraine, but not only in the…
Ten hot Ukrainian startups from 2017
These Ukrainian companies have become internationally acclaimed, their products and services are being purchased abroad, and crowdfunding campaigns…
Can anything be done in Ukraine with the so-called “canonical” Moscow Patriarchate?
Similar acts committed by clerics of the UOC-MP – in fact a branch of the Russian Orthodox Church…
Ukrainian engineer patents electric vehicle battery he claims charges 3 times faster than Tesla
Mr. Tsykhmystro has been developing his electric-vehicle battery Alex UR Batt for three years. As of now, he has…
Donbas Buddhist monks settle in Ukraine’s Carpathian Mountains after fleeing war
Serhey Filonenko, Buddhist monk: "Everything that happened is connected with the Donbas and with war. Everything has started from…