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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.  

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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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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.

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The project “You, me…war: 100 love stories” was launched by four Ukrainian women in the first months of russia’s full-scale invasion in order to prove that even in the most difficult times there is a place for sincere feelings and hope for the future. The goal of the project is to collect a hundred unusual wartime love stories of different people (from paramedics to volunteers, from policemen to refugees, from rescuers to doctors, from journalists to soldiers).

Important notice: journalists have an opportunity to find out how the idea of such a project came to be, see how it is implemented and, if possible, talk to the heroes of the project — couples with captivating wartime love stories.

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By the anniversary of the start of the full-scale war, on February 24, 2023, the final event of the regular session of this international film festival is planned to be held in Kyiv. The demonstration of the best films, reports by scientists of Ukrainian studies, and creative meetings with film artists will be performed in the Assembly hall of the Research Institute of Ukrainian Studies.

The winners and laureates of the film festival will also be announced. The event will end with a concert by young performers and soloists of the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

More than 130 works from more than 30 countries of the world were sent to the jury of the “Dispatches of War” film festival. The organizers of the film festival were pleasantly surprised by the amateur tapes submitted to the festival and the tapes made by school students from different countries of the world.

Link:http://ndiu.org.ua/index.php/features/2817–l-r

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The Revolution of Dignity Museum in Kyiv organizes a series of events to commemorate the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred. This year’s slogan: “The Heavenly Hundred are the first heroes of the russo-Ukrainian war.”

From February 16 to 20, numerous exhibitions, a tour of the Sites of the Revolution of Dignity, and the annual “ANGELS OF MEMORY” campaign will take place in the capital, among other things.

For reference: “The Heavenly Hundred” is the name given in Ukraine to the group of protesters who died during the Euromaidan (Revolution of Dignity) in December 2013 — February 2014.

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“Module of Temporality” culture space, which is made of Mariupol metal, will be unveiled in Kyiv on February 17. The two-story structure consists of 27 container modules. Sheet steel from Azovstal and Ilich Steel and Iron Works was used for the interior and furniture. (unveiling for the press will be held on February 16, artists will be present).

Various creative works of world-famous artists, both Ukrainian and foreign, will be presented at the space. The goal of the project is to draw the attention of the world’s audience to the war in Ukraine.

The suggested entrance fee is UAH 200; however, this is not mandatory. All collected funds will be used to restore the country’s art institutions destroyed in the war.

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A charity concert with the participation of 7 famous Ukrainian artists will be held on February 10 at 7:00 PM in the hall of Kyiv’s Central Railway Station. The purpose of the concert is to create a festive atmosphere for the passengers and to once again emphasize that, despite the constant enemy attacks, the Ukrainians shall prevail and preserve the light. After the concert, at 8:20 PM, a press conference for the media will begin at the station’s “Fortress of Invincibility” with a ceremonial lighting of a candle. Free attendance. Accreditation is required. 

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On February 16, the star of the TV series Game of Thrones Jack Gleason, who played the role of King Joffrey, will visit Ukraine for the first time.

Jack will stay in Ukraine for 3-4 days. During this time, he will hold several acting master classes and workshops, and will meet with Ukrainian military personnel. He will also take part in charity fundraisers and auctions in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and will visit the capital’s theaters.

The actor will get to Ukraine in a pickup truck, which he and his friends are delivering to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Serhii Kalytiuk, the Ukrainian veteran, who uses a wheelchair after being injured, has become the central figure of the “People Come First” documentary photo project. Serhii was seriously wounded in the battle of Chervonyi Lyman in 2014. As part of the photo project, Serhii shares how he overcomes city barriers in the center of Lviv. The photos are accompanied by brief explanations of the problem depicted. Because the project is aimed at drawing attention to the problems of infrastructure accessibility and inclusion of disabled people.

For reference: Terrorist actions of russians add to the number of people with disabilities in Ukraine. This is especially true for Ukrainian defenders. Unfortunately, their homes and streets often meet them with barriers.

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