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Ukrposhta invites journalists to the opening of the exhibition of foreign postage stamps “In Solidarity with Ukraine,” which were issued by 15 countries as a sign of support and solidarity with Ukraine and its people throughout 2022.

The participants in the event will include Ihor Smilyanskyi, CEO of Ukrposhta and Oleksandr Bankov, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

Ambassadors of foreign countries and representatives of diplomatic corps, as well as heads of Lithuanian and Latvian post offices will also be present at the opening of the exhibition.

Date: April 05, 2023 (Kyiv). Registration is required.

• culture
• Kyiv

On March 31, Ukrposhta invites journalists to a stamp cancelation ceremony “We will not forget! We will not forgive! Bucha. Irpin. Hostomel,” which honors the towns of Kyiv region.

The participants in the ceremony will include: Oleksandr Markushin, Mayor of Irpin; Serhii Borysyuk, Head of the Hostomel Military Administration; Ihor Smilyanskyi, Director General of Ukrposhta.

The authors of the images and a person in one of the photos used for the stamp were invited to the event as well.

The event will take place in Irpin. Accreditation required.

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To mark the anniversary of the sinking of the Moskva cruiser the National Military Historical Museum of Ukraine in Kyiv will open a new exhibition displaying artifacts from the ship. In particular, the visitors will be able to see a lifebuoy and a signal buoy from the sunken flagship of the russian fleet.

For reference: The Moskva guided missile cruiser sank on April 14, 2022 after being hit by two Neptune missiles. The ship was the largest warship of russia’s Black Sea fleet.

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• Kyiv

On March 29, UNIT.City will host the presentation of the art book “Born out of Flame,” which is dedicated to the country’s heroes — soldiers, volunteers, and medics.

At the event, journalists will have an opportunity to chat with the heroes of the art book (Tata Kepler, Eva Tur and Serhiy Litvinko), listen to the poems written by soldiers and with their own eyes witness a visual performance accompanied by Maryana Golovko, a soloist of “New Opera,” creator of SUOK, her solo project.

The art book was made to support the Main Military Hospital of Kyiv.

Entry is free but prior registration is required https://forms.gle/56F67ZmQnYzVqRYG9

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• Kyiv

Lviv-based company “Skeiron” made a 3D model of Mariupol Drama Theater destroyed by russia. (As reported, on March 16, the occupiers dropped an aerial bomb on this cultural site, while civilians were still hiding inside). Currently, specialists are working on the development of a digital image of the interior of the institution, as well as of the central part of Mariupol. By the way, since the beginning of the full-scale war, the team digitized over 40 objects in the 3D format (they worked in Lviv, Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi, Volyn, Vinnytsia and Chernivtsi regions).

For reference: #SaveUkrainianHeritage project by “Skeiron” company aims to create 3D models of Ukrainian cultural sites by using laser scanning in order to preserve the cultural heritage of Ukraine.

• culture
• russian crimes
• Lviv

The Museum of War Fragments was created in the capital. It features exhibits from the time of russia’s full-scale invasion. Each of these items is cast in resin. So, for example, you can see a fragment of a chair from the Chernihiv football stadium in a transparent cube, a children’s toy found after the rocket attack, and even a fragment of the destroyed “Mriya” cargo aircraft.

The completed art object is sold at an auction to raise funds to help the children affected by war. Now the museum functions in the format of an online platform featuring all 300 artifacts. Journalists are invited to see how the team works on new exhibits.

• culture
• russian crimes
• Kyiv

After the liberation of Kherson, some of the actors of Mykola Kulish Music and Drama Theater returned to their hometown. Despite the enemy shelling, the actors are currently working in the art hub of a shelter. Recently, the thespians presented the play called “A Kitten to Remember the Darkness”. The team is also working on rebuilding the theater.

For reference: In November, Kherson was taken back under Ukraine’s control. Back in May, the occupation authorities of Kherson appointed a man who had previously worked as a security guard to manage Mykola Kulish Music and Drama Theater. In July, the occupiers set up an artillery ammunition depot in the premises of the theater.

• culture
• Kherson

Pavlo Vyshebaba, a soldier and a poet, will go on his first charity tour of Ukraine. Charity performances will take place in several cities of the country (for example, on March 2, the military man will visit Lviv, and on March 14 — Kyiv). 100% of the collected funds will go to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Fore reference: Pavlo Vyshebaba is a military man, Ukrainian poet, musician and public activist. His video poetry is getting millions of views on social media.  

• culture
• military

On the evening of February 23, the Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter will light up the building of the Central Post Office on Khreschatyk in Kyiv as part of his art tour of Ukrainian cities “Commemoration. Light for hope.” A famous stamp and other images will appear on the facade of the country’s main post office building.

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• Kyiv

On February 22, 2023, the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War will present “Defenders” project to mark the anniversary of russia’s full-scale invasion. The project will exhibit powerful photos of Ukrainian soldiers who have been resisting the invaders for over a year.

The photos were taken during the museum’s expedition, which took place in July 2022 with the support of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Photo printing of the highest quality was done free of charge by photo lab Crimson.

• culture
• military
• Kyiv