Culture
Russia
Mariupol Bull Named One of World’s 10 Most-Wanted Artifacts
The ancient bull was discovered by Ukrainian archaeologist Mykola Makarenko, who was later arrested and executed by the Soviet authorities.
Aug. 26, 2025
Books
Book Review: A Ukrainian Refugee’s Story, With a Difference
Larissa Babij, “A Kind of Refugee: The Story of an American Who Refused to Leave Ukraine.” Forward by Vladislav Davidzon.
Aug. 26, 2025
Top News
Kyiv Shows Itself as the Beating Heart of Europe
Bouquet Kyiv Stage Festival in its 8th year, is itself an act of resistance.
Aug. 24, 2025
Belarus
Belarusians Keeping the Flame of Resistance Alive
2020 was a festival of solidarity. Today, resistance in Belarus is quiet – but it still exists. Kyiv Post speaks to the sister of a political prisoner still in jail.
Aug. 23, 2025
War in Ukraine
Music Under Fire: How Ukraine’s Festivals Survive the War
Amid war, Ukraine’s music festivals endure, blending culture, solidarity, and survival as artists and audiences keep the beat of life alive.
Aug. 20, 2025
Language Lab
A Visionary Ruler, Saint, and Now the Focus of a Global Lecture
From diplomacy with Byzantium to sainthood, Princess Olha shaped Kyivan Rus. Join a free online lecture by Language Lab in English on Aug. 23 to learn her story.
Aug. 20, 2025
Ukraine
Flowers From the Front Line Exhibition Opens in Kyiv on August 16.
Two artists have joined forces to let art and creativity raise awareness about the ongoing war in Ukraine. The “Flowers from the Front Line” exhibit will appear in the center of Kyiv.
Aug. 15, 2025
Ukraine
Mosh Pits and Military Aid: Inside Ukraine’s Loudest Act of Resistance
At Faine Misto Festival, stage dives, punk-funk chaos, and hip hop anthems share space with air raid sirens and donation drives. For Ukraine’s artists and fans, the volume is part of the fight.
Aug. 10, 2025
‘No Sleep Til Kyiv’ Documentary Follows Humanitarian Convoy from Tallinn to Ukraine
From July 15, the road movie No Sleep Til Kyiv is available for online streaming on the film’s official website.
Aug. 1, 2025
Top News
‘I Believe God Is With Ukraine.’ The Artist from London Works in Bucha
Alonso Gaona is creating a large canvas dedicated to the Ukrainians who died in the war. He says he is deeply impressed by Ukraine – and has grown to love it.
July 31, 2025
Books
Ivan Dziuba and the Legacy of the 1960s Dissident Movement
Many of the issues Ukrainian society must grapple with in its struggle for full sovereignty in face of Russian invasion have their immediate roots in the deeds and ideas of the 1960s dissidents.
July 26, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Unveils Dates for 3rd Fashion Week Amid Ongoing War
Ukrainian Fashion Week, marking its 57th season and third during wartime, returns to Kyiv Sept. 4-8.
July 20, 2025
Books
‘The Drone’ Stories – News That Stays News
Kyiv Post author Pete Shmigel’s collection of short fiction about people caught in the war against Ukraine is a penetrating look into how trauma is processed.
July 19, 2025
Top News
Ihor Kalynets: In Memoriam
Last week, Ukraine bid farewell to a legend of Ukrainian culture, a poet and activist for independent Ukraine: Ihor Kalynets (July 9, 1939 – June 28, 2025).
July 13, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: In Memory of Ihor Kalynets – a Ukrainian Poet and Political Prisoner
A personal tribute to a recently deceased Ukrainian poet, dissident, political prisoner and civic activist, whom I helped.
July 9, 2025
Ukraine
British Rock Band Hardwicke Circus Brings High-Energy Show – and a Message of Solidarity – to Kyiv
British rockers Hardwicke Circus bring their high-energy “Songs of Freedom” tour to Kyiv on July 2, raising funds for Ukraine’s front line with every show.
July 1, 2025
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