Media Center Ukraine Producer Department

A multimedia exhibition titled Iron People will open at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II on November 13, spotlighting the courage and resilience of the country’s railway workers who have kept a network – a lifeline for people moving around Ukraine and out of the country – running amid the ongoing russian invasion.

The project, created by Dutch photographer and documentary filmmaker Jelle Krings, pays tribute to more than 200,000 Ukrainian railway employees who maintain some 20,000 kilometers of track across the country. Despite constant russian strikes, they continue to keep transport lines operational, sustain military logistics, and help civilians escape the front lines.

Through photographs, personal testimonies, and sound installations, the exhibition tells the story of ordinary men and women whose steadfast work has become a lifeline for Ukraine. The centerpiece of the show is Krings’ short documentary Lifeline, which follows Tetiana Vislohuzova, head of an evacuation train that has rescued thousands of people from war zones. Visitors will also hear field recordings capturing the distinctive sounds of trains and stations that pulse through Ukraine’s wartime landscape.

Speakers at the opening ceremony will include:

– Alle Dorhout, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Ukraine; 

– Yurii Savchuk, Director General of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II; 

– Jelle Krings, the project’s author; 

– Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, Chairman of the Board of Ukrzaliznytsia JSC; 

– Tetiana Vislohuzova, featured in the documentary. Journalists planning to attend must register in advance.

For reference: Iron People marks the culmination of Krings’ long-term project about the daily lives of Ukraine’s railways in a time of war. Since the start of russia’s all-out attack, he has traveled extensively across Ukraine, documenting the perilous work and deeply human stories of those keeping the nation’s railway network running. His photos and videos, already acclaimed internationally, are being presented in Ukraine for the first time in a multimedia format.

The exhibition is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ukraine.

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On November 8, the Buhurt Sich will hold an open training session for veterans as part of the Veteran Hut Open Day program.

Buhurt Sich promotes rehabilitation through historical medieval battles, known as buhurt or armed combat, an approach that combines physical training, discipline, and camaraderie. The method helps veterans regain physical strength while restoring emotional balance through teamwork and shared purpose.

In partnership with the Veteran Hur project, Buhurt Sich brings together two key aspects of recovery: physical rehabilitation through movement and psychological healing through community engagement.

Media accreditation is required. The venue address will be shared individually with those accredited.

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Media professionals are invited to take part in a clay modeling master class on November 14 in Kyiv, an evening dedicated to creativity and self-care.

Pottery is widely recognized as an effective form of art therapy, helping participants stay grounded in the present moment through tactile focus on texture, shape, and movement. During the session, participants will have the opportunity to craft their own clay piece and may return later at a convenient time to glaze it.

Advance registration is required. The event address will be provided individually upon confirmation. Space is limited.

The workshop is part of the Mental Health Evenings series within the Mental Support for Media program, a set of activities designed to foster recovery and meaningful conversation in a relaxed setting.The program is implemented by the Souspilnist Foundation in partnership with the BrainCult Development and Psychotherapy Center, with support from UNESCO Ukraine and the Embassy of Japan in Ukraine/在ウクライナ日本国大使館.

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If you are interested in this topic, you can obtain the subjects’ contacts from the Producer Department of Media Center Ukraine.