Europe Day has been celebrated in Ukraine for many years, and this year is no exception. On May 25, Mystetskyi Arsenal brought together many public figures, experts, CSO representatives, Kyiv residents and guests to celebrate the Together We Act Fest festival organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine. The celebration was the leading event of the All-Ukrainian communication campaign on EU support for civil society and independent media in Ukraine “Together We Act. Together we are Europe”, which started on May 3 and will last until the end of July 2024 in all regions of Ukraine. 

Mrs Evelina talks about how life prompted her to establish a charity foundation and tells us some of the insights on how the work is organised. She also shares some of the touching stories of people she helps.

For Svitlana Pochepets, a resident of Kyiv, the first two weeks of the occupation were the most terrifying in almost two years of large-scale Russian-Ukrainian war. Although the occupiers did not enter the village of the dacha where she lived with her family because of its good geographical location, it was unbearable to leave through a Russian checkpoint, to see the destroyed buildings, the foreign flag and to hear the enemy language.

The history of the modern Donetsk region has deep roots intertwined with the history of the Ukrainian people. Russian occupiers faced resistance from the pro-Ukrainian movement in Donetsk.

One of the most crucial aspects of the cultural identity of the Ukrainian people is the state language. The attitude of citizens towards the language and its significance has been particularly influenced by Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine (since 2014). To find out how the younger generation has changed its perception of the Ukrainian language and its role in the country’s life, we conducted a survey among students of the Volodymyr Dahl Eastern Ukrainian National University.

Fashion never stands apart from any societal processes. It is the result of various cultural, social, and economic influences. In times when a country is engulfed in war, the Ukrainian fashion industry does not ignore what is happening. The digital magazine “Shushon” is dedicated to the achievements of the Ukrainian fashion industry in the context of war.

We present to you the pilot issue of the digital magazine “VATRA,” dedicated to Ukrainian culture and art. In this publication, we share historical facts, analyze current events, and predict future developments.