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Painting from
the Heart
the Heart
Wives, mothers, daughters of fallen defenders remember their loved ones in words and works of art. Some had been with their husbands for many years, some just starting their life together — all cut short and destroyed in an instant.
Ukrainian Fiction for Understanding the War
The Russo-Ukrainian war is more than just a fight over territory. It’s about history, identity, and the struggle for freedom. To better understand the roots of this war and the realities for Ukrainians, it helps to read stories that reflect their experiences and feelings. In this article, we explore four remarkable works of Ukrainian fiction.
Illustration by Romana Romanyshyn & Andriy Lesiv
Preserving the soul
of Mariupol
of Mariupol
Presenting “Teatromania” and its founder Anton Telbizov who built this independent theater in Mariupol, Ukraine, and after it was destroyed in russia's full-scale invasion, rebuild it again in Hanover, Germany. Photo: Till Dörfler
WAR CRIMES
OLENIVKA
Here is a commemoration of the massive explosion from the Russian occupiers on the filtration camp and prison in Olenivka on its third anniversary. Beginning with the the siege of Mariupol, evacuation of civilians, and the brutal capture and relocation of Ukrainian defenders, this article presents the Olenivka massacre of Ukrainian POWs with geopolitical perspectives and a window on the human catastrophe. Combining war data with individual accounts, we gain a reality check and inspiration from Ukrainians who go forward despite their trauma.
YOUNG VOICES
IN TIME OF WAR
A collection of short stories. Those writing for themselves give us a picture of what they are going through and their resilience. Those writing in memory of a person who died enable all of us to honor their life and their bravery.
Kharkiv and the Weight of History
The city of Kharkiv is Ukraine's second largest city after Kyiv, and it sits just 40 kilometers from the Russian border. Like borderlands everywhere, multiple influences have shaped its identity. Kharkiv’s location means that the city is a confluence of multiple historical, linguistic, and cultural influences.
