One of the most significant Ukrainian prêt-à-porter events, Ukrainian Fashion Week (UFW), celebrates its 25th anniversary. With a mission to promote modern Ukrainian fashion worldwide, the festival has helped discover numerous young talents. Over the years, the new generations of designers have earned a high reputation both in Ukraine and internationally.  In 2022, the seasonal Ukrainian Fashion Week is held on February 3-6 in Kyiv, showcasing FW22-23 collections in phygital format.  While preparing to follow the show, let’s explore key facts about the most awaited fashion event of ..read more

Chernivtsi is one of the most multinational cities in Ukraine and one of the cultural capitals, where UNESCO World Heritage Site and 600-year-old buildings have been preserved. One can say Chernivtsi has its own vibe, and that’s true. Just look! The vibes of Chernivtsi Photos: Tima Kostyniak, ukraine.ua/imagebank The city was founded in the 12th centure in the valley of the Prut River. Interestingly, the name ‘Chernivtsi’ comes from the Old Slavic word ‘black’ or ‘black garden’ because the defensive walls of the fortress were precisely black.  Due to its advantageous location and th ..read more

#StandWithUkraine #RussiaInvadedUkraine Today, on 24 of February 2022, at 5.00 AM the armed forces of the Russian Federation  attacked Ukraine. Please, Stand with Ukraine, stay tuned for updates on Ukraine’s official sources and channels in English and support Ukraine in its fight for freedom and democracy in Europe.  How you can help Ukraine HOW CAN YOU HELP? The most important thing you can do for Ukraine now is to READ and SHARE verified information about Russia’s attack on Ukraine.   President of Ukraine Web: https://www.president.gov.ua/en Twitter: https://twitter ..read more

The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to open a special fundraising account to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The central bank’s decision comes after the Ukrainian government imposed martial law throughout Ukraine in response to armed aggression by Russia and the renewed threat to Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity. NBU Governor Kyrylo Shevchenko announced the opening of this special account in his 24 February video address. The number of the special account: UA843000010000000047330992708 This account accepts multiple currencies. It has been established and opened t ..read more

The Ukrainian coat of arms – trident, or tryzub – has a long history (over a thousand years, if not more), but at the same time, it is a symbol of a modern country. It is short-spoken – and meaningful as well. It reflects heroic events of the past – and it is a stripe of Ukrainian warriors protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine today. On February 19, 1992, the Ukrainian parliament, Verkhovna Rada, approved the Small State Emblem of Ukraine – one of the three official symbols of our state. In 1996, its status was enshrined in the Constitution. The Small State Emblem of ..read more

Ukraine’s got talents — science is not the exception! Many of Ukrainian female researchers are presented in the country’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM altogether). Ukrainian women in science contribute to all of these fields – on an equal footing with men. According to UNESCO statistics, only 30% of scientists worldwide are women. However, in Ukraine, the number of women in science is higher — 45%. We only need to add that only one in five countries has achieved gender parity, whereby 45% to 55% of researchers are female. Ukraine is 12th out of 41 European countrie ..read more