Culture

Yes, the wait is almost over. Europe is about to experience its yearly celebration of all things music—with a sprinkle of competitiveness. As Sweden welcomes contestants and fans alike, we take a moment to remember Ukraine’s legendary performances over the years.

Once a prime destination for filming music videos, TV shows and films, Kyiv is struggling to keep its local film production industry afloat. Will companies that once serviced foreign clients with big budgets be able to reinvent themselves? We speak to three prominent members of the film production industry in Ukraine to find out.

Ukrainians were never afraid to speak out and take to the streets. Revolutions shaped modern Ukraine, and this is a love letter to one of them—the Orange Revolution of 2004.

From Tsarist decrees to Putin’s propaganda, Russia has long aimed to erase the Ukrainian language. This chronicle of oppression reveals why Ukrainians are fighting so fiercely for their identity—and their right to speak.

The Revolution of Dignity was a turning point for Ukraine. It showed the world that Ukrainians wanted a democratic future, free from corruption and Russian control.

From the shoulders of a defiant teenager in occupied Mariupol to the stage of a Harry Styles concert—the Ukrainian flag has become a symbol of resistance and solidarity worldwide. This is the story behind Ukraine’s blue and yellow emblem of hope.