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On August 29, Kyiv will hold an event to support prisoners of war and missing persons, bringing together relatives, friends, and officials.

Families and friends of prisoners of war, along with representatives from the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, are expected to participate in the event.

The gathering is organized by the Association “Strength of the Marines Corps.”

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• military
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For the past 10 months, the Irpin National Resistance Training Center has been offering free courses to local residents as part of the National Resistance Action Program, aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defense efforts. 

The program, which is conducted by instructors from the Volunteer Force and the Municipal Guard, covers around 15 subjects of basic military training. One key component is the training of UAV operators, including FPV drone pilots.

To date, cadets have completed simulator training and are now conducting their initial field exercises. 

Journalists interested in covering the program can arrange visits in advance.

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Peaceful demonstrations are planned in at least 18 cities of Ukraine to remind the society about the Azovstal defenders and other soldiers still held in enemy captivity.

On August 23, rallies will take place in Irpin, Khmelnytskyi, Mykolaiv.

On August 24, rallies are planned in Okhtyrka, Pavlohrad, Chernihiv, Vinnytsia and Ternopil.

On August 25, rallies will take place in Kyiv, Krolevets, Ovruch, Korostyshiv, Kremenchuk, Kovel, Rivne, Chernivtsi, Kryvyi Rih and Poltava.

The demonstrations are organized by the families of POWs from the Mariupol garrison.

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“Symphony of Ukrainian Fairy Tales,” an inclusive and interactive theatrical event for children with disabilities performed by the Kyiv Classic Orchestra under the direction of UNESCO Artist for Peace Herman Makarenko will be held in Kyiv on August 28.

In “Symphony of Ukrainian Fairy Tales” musical and theatrical art are combined using an interactive approach. The script is based on Ukrainian folklore. The performance will feature the works of Semen Hulak-Artemovsky, Mykola Lysenko, Levko Kolodub and Volodymyr Ptushkin, as well as Ukrainian folk melodies.

The program of the event includes: press briefing; performance; communication with participants and the audience.

For reference: The project is supported by the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation.

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• culture
• Kyiv

On August 23, Media Center Ukraine will host a press conference entitled: “The Kursk Offensive: Are russians Awaiting prigozhin’s Resurrection? Survey Findings.”

August 23 marks one year since of the death of yevgeny prigozhin by order of vladimir putin. In russian society, many already compare prigozhin’s march on moscow with the Ukrainian army’s offensive on Kursk. Dilova Stolytsia newspaper and New Image Group sociological company conducted another survey on the territory of the russian federation. The main topics of the survey include; psycho-emotional state of the russians; attitude to peace talks; and the belief in the possibility of prigozhin’s return.

Participants of the press conference include:

• Vadym Denysenko, political scientist;
• ​Igar Tyshkevich, expert at the Ukrainian Institute for the Future;
• Volodymyr Nahirnyi, expert at the National Institute for Strategic Studies.

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On August 24, the Children of War global photo project will start in Kyiv. It aims to draw attention to the plight of children who suffered from the russian aggression. This important initiative headed by Sofia Tchkonia, a well-known entrepreneur and founder of the Be Next charity fund, will start its journey in Kyiv and then continue to the main squares of the world.

The Children of War project is comprised of powerful images captured by talented Ukrainian photographers Marina Karpiy and Sasha Mazur.

The project serves as an important platform to amplify the voices of young Ukrainians, providing a visual narrative that conveys the emotional burden and physical impact of war on innocent lives. By sharing their stories with a global audience, organizers hope to bring compassion, understanding and support to these brave children and the communities in which they live.

French artist JR and the InsideOut project cooperate with the initiative.

A similar exhibition will be opened in Brussels on the same day.

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• culture
• Kyiv

The famous French street artist James Colomina has installed a new work on Maidan Nezalezhnosti, the iconic square in Kyiv. The artwork depicts a child emerging from the walls of the Main Post Office to draw the Ukrainian trident. This child symbolizes a messenger coming to support Ukraine at a site that commemorates Ukrainian heroes.

In total, James planned to have five red sculptures in Kyiv. The other four works should be installed over the next few days. All sculptures are dedicated to the Independence Day of Ukraine, because the artist wants to highlight the reality of the war and express support for the Ukrainian people.

In addition to the sculpture in Ukraine, James Colomina created a mobile piece with the image of putin on a toy tank. This sculpture moves from city to city and country to country symbolizing the destructive effects of war on a global scale. The artist placed putin on a tank in the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris without a permit. Then the sculpture was moved to Barcelona, ​​Central Park in New York, and later to Regent’s Park in London. On the anniversary of russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the sculpture was installed in Brussels near the European Parliament. And in August 2023, it was moved to the Villa Borghese park in Rome. The sculpture continues on its way while the war continues.

Journalists can talk to the artist by prior arrangement.

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• Kyiv

The “pomitna” project, developed by the uzahvati team with the Veteran Hub’s concept and supported by the Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine and Ukrainian Railways, is set to debut at Kyiv’s railway station.

In this immersive performance, participants are equipped with special headphones and follow a designated route, engaging in a 90-minute auditory journey. The performance features audio stories from 20 women whose lives have been affected by the war, either awaiting their loved ones’ return or reflecting on their experiences. These narratives explore their personal trials, aspirations, and the intersection of civilian and military life.

The uzahvati team plans to present 28 performances by September 15, each accommodating 25 spectators. While attendance is free, prior registration is required.

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• Kyiv

On August 23, Kyiv will unveil “In Memory of Us,” an exhibition showcasing war sketches by Oleksandr Komiakhov. This collection features military-themed artworks, predominantly created by Komiakhov during his service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The exhibition will display approximately fifty graphic pieces, forming a visual report of the current wartime landscape. The sketches include rapid situational depictions—war landscapes, detailed elements of military life presented like user manuals, and images of buildings destroyed by invaders, highlighting the fragility of peace and human existence.

Komiakhov focuses particularly on soldiers, capturing their world with vivid detail: trenches, dugouts, camouflage, weapons, combat gear, and their roles in missions and medical evacuations. 

A dedicated section of the exhibition will feature sketches from expeditions documenting russian crimes against cultural heritage.

A lifelong artist, Oleksandr has focused on military-themed art since the Anti-Terrorist Operation began in 2014.

For reference: Oleksandr Komiakhov is a Ukrainian illustrator from a Kyiv-based artistic family, founder of the Ukrainika project, and co-founder of the Illustrator educational community. His graphic novel, “DAD”, portrays the Revolution of Dignity and the journey from Maidan to the russian-Ukrainian war. Komiakhov also serves as a leading artist at the National Museum of the Revolution of Dignity and a member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

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• Kyiv

Dobrobat together with the Borodianka Village Council is launching a new major project entitled the Revival of Borodianka. The first step on the way to its implementation is a big community clean-up event, which will take place on August 21-23, 2024, on the village’s main square named after Taras Shevchenko.

The square near the culture center will soon turn into a conceptual park with thematic zones and Revival Source in its center — a wheat field, a symbol of energy that gives life to all living things. Recreation areas with wooden terraces, flower gardens, play areas for children, a fountain, the River of Life and much more will be located nearby.

For reference: Borodianka village, which is not far from the capital, was occupied by the russians at the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The russian aircraft dropped aerial bombs on houses. On April 1, 2022, Borodianka returned under Ukraine’s control. Damage sustained by Borodianka was one of the largest in Kyiv region. The number of casualties among local residents is in the hundreds.

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