10 March, 2025
Today, March 10, marks Ukrainian National Anthem Day, celebrating Shche ne vmerla Ukrainy (Ukraine Has Not Yet Perished).
This anthem, a symbol of resilience and national identity, was first performed in 1865 in memory of the poet Taras Shevchenko, a major figure in Ukrainian culture and history.
The lyrics, a patriotic poem written by Pavlo Chubynsky, were later set to music by Mykhailo Verbytsky. Officially adopted in 1917 during Ukraine’s independence, the anthem was subsequently banned under Soviet rule before being reinstated as the national anthem following the country’s regained independence in 1991.
Its lyrics celebrate the freedom and determination of the Ukrainian people:
"Ukraine’s glory and freedom have not yet perished,Luck will still smile on us, young brothers.Our ene...
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10 March, 2025
Born 211 years ago, Taras Shevchenko (March 9, 1814 – March 10, 1861) remains an iconic figure of Ukraine and a symbol of resistance against Russian oppression.
A poet, painter, and humanist, he gave the Ukrainian language its first literary masterpiece: Kobzar, a collection of poems that became a cornerstone of national identity.
Born into a family of serf peasants, Shevchenko dedicated his life to fighting injustice and serfdom. His commitment to social equality led to his arrest and exile in the Russian military, with Tsar Nicholas I forbidding him from writing and painting. Yet, he never stopped creating—writing stories and painting relentlessly. Freed in 1857, he remained under police surveillance until his death.
His legacy has transcended time, carried forward by a nation that...
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8 March, 2025
Today, on International Women’s Rights Day, a special tribute to Ukrainian women—so strong, so courageous, so determined.
To those fighting on the front lines.To those who resist.To those who rebuild.To those working tirelessly to keep the country standing.To those raising the next generation.To those who have lost a loved one.To those who, since 2014, have been hoping for the return of peace.
They are the strength and the soul of Ukraine’s
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