Media Center Ukraine Producer Department

Tetiana is a servicewoman of the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade named after the Chorni Zaporozhtsi, known by her call sign “Harley Quinn.” She wanted to join the army back when russia first attacked Ukraine. However, in 2014, her husband forbade her from doing so. Five years later, the couple divorced, and Tetiana immediately signed a contract with the military.

She chose the field of communications, and later took up the position of communications platoon commander in the unmanned systems battalion of the 72nd Mechanized Brigade. Tetiana studied cryptographic protection, wrote programs for radio station programming, coordinated with other signal corps members, and sourced technical manuals.

The servicewoman was on duty when the full-scale invasion began. Since then, she has had to set up communications from scratch countless times. Following the defense of the Kyiv region, the unit led by Tetiana relocated to the Donetsk region.

Interviews with Tetiana, call sign “Harley Quinn,” can be arranged both online and offline, subject to prior agreement and clearance by the press officer.

• military
• women

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In Kyiv, civilians are invited to join a military training program organized by the Khartia-Hub and the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine “Khartia.”

During the training, instructors will teach weapon handling, group cohesion, tactical medicine, operation planning, after-action analysis, topography, and other essential military disciplines.

Registration is required to participate in the event.

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• Kyiv

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This event aims to raise awareness of traditional music and the culture of Ukrainian folk dance. It seeks to bring together a highly diverse audience, ranging from enthusiasts and historical reenactors to anyone interested in Ukrainian cultural heritage. “TantsKultura” establishes a new tradition of gatherings centered around folk dance. It also aims to build upon the previous efforts of colleagues (primarily the “Ivan Honchar Museum”), who organized major dance events until 2019.

The “TantsKultura” stage will feature performances by:

• The Children’s Brass Capella from the Vinnytsia region,
• “Silska Muzyka” (Rivne),
• “DvaTry” (Kyiv),
• “ShchukaRyba” (Kyiv),
• “Oreli” (Kyiv),
• A special collaboration with the FusionJam formation.

The program includes:

• Dance masterclasses focusing on local Ukrainian traditions;
• Panel discussions featuring researchers, practitioners in the field, and cultural influencers;
• A children’s zone with interactive programs, traditional games, and workshops.

A donation drive and a charity auction will be held as part of the festival. All proceeds will be donated to meet the current needs of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

For reference: The “KYT” Performance Pavilion became a partner of the event, providing its venue free of charge to support the development and promotion of traditional Ukrainian culture.

• culture
• Kyiv

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