Marina Slivenko

Culture and Society Columnist

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Covers culture and society. She received her higher education in foreign languages, so she willingly works with foreign sources and tracks how the same events are presented in different countries.

She writes about cinema, music, books, exhibitions, fashion, and social trends. Sometimes she takes on international politics — where the event concerns people and culture, not just diplomacy.

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"No Surrogate Mothers": Lesia Nikituk Speaks Out About Giving Birth to Her Son and Wedding with Babchuk

Culture 10/05/2026, 14:21

TV presenter Lesia Nikituk denied rumors of surrogacy and spoke about her wedding plans with serviceman Dmytro Babchuk.

Polyakova Compared to Madonna and Kylie Minogue After New English-Language Release

Culture 10/05/2026, 13:33

Olya Polyakova presented the English-language single My Future Ex, created with British producers. The look and track drew comparisons to Madonna and Kylie Minogue.

Serving the Stage for Over Half a Century: People's Artist of Ukraine Oleh Shavarskyi Passes Away

Culture 10/05/2026, 13:09

People's Artist of Ukraine, actor and educator Oleh Shavarskyi has died at the age of 80 after dedicating over half a century to the Ivan Franko National Theater.

Valentino Turns Library into a Runway: Alessandro Michele Unveils New Collection

Culture 10/05/2026, 11:39

Alessandro Michele presented the Valentino Spring/Summer 2027 collection at the Paris Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, blending fashion, history, and tsundoku.

Is Poland ready to receive a new wave of Ukrainian refugees: embassy response

Politics 10/05/2026, 11:33

Poland is actively preparing for a potential new wave of Ukrainian refugees due to a difficult winter, maintaining unwavering support for Kyiv amid internal migration rule changes.

Artem Pivovarov Becomes the Fourth Coach of "Holos Krainy": Premiere Date Revealed

Culture 10/05/2026, 11:15

Artem Pivovarov joined the coaching panel for the 14th season of "Holos Krainy", premiering on October 25 on 1+1 Ukraine and Netflix.

Estonia Relocates Main Brigade to Russian Border and Prepares to Defend Against Potential Invasion

Politics 10/05/2026, 10:44

Estonia is shifting its military doctrine, relocating its main brigade closer to the Russian border, adopting an active defense strategy, and acquiring long-range missile systems.

Russian Strikes Destroy 13 Million Ukrainian Books: Publishers Speak Out

Culture 10/05/2026, 05:29

In the summer of 2026, Russian missile and drone strikes destroyed about 13 million Ukrainian books, representing one-third of the year's print runs. Publishers report massive losses and warehouse ruins, but push forward with recovery efforts.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko Delivers 5,800 Drones to Military in Kharkiv Direction

Politics 10/04/2026, 21:05

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko visited the Kharkiv direction and handed over 5,800 drones from the capital community to the 3rd Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ukraine Has Disabled Over 51% of Russia's Oil Refining Capacities, Says Ministry of Defense

Politics 10/04/2026, 20:47

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported disabling over 51% of Russia's oil refining capacities as a result of large-scale long-range drone attacks.

Canadian Rock Singer Sass Jordan Passes Away at 63: What We Know

Culture 10/04/2026, 19:32

Canadian rock singer Sass Jordan, known for hits Make You a Believer and High Road Easy, has passed away at age 63 surrounded by her family.

"We have a challenge": Zelensky makes a statement on the search for defense funds

Politics 10/04/2026, 18:56

President Zelensky confirmed a defense budget deficit of 16 billion dollars, outlining a plan to cover 4 billion in short-term needs and secure 12 billion in credit by the end of 2026.

Russia to Increase Use of Jet Drones in Attacks Against Ukraine, Says Zelenskyy

Politics 10/04/2026, 17:11

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is changing its air strike tactics against Ukraine, moving toward the use of high-quality jet drones.

Burlesque, Fire and a Giant Pump: Christian Louboutin Stages Dazzling Show with Dita Von Teese

Culture 10/04/2026, 16:02

Christian Louboutin presented his Spring/Summer 2027 collection in Paris through the grand theatrical show "Eternal Youth" starring Dita Von Teese and iconic La Pigalle pumps.

Jamala Takes the Stage with Her Sons for the First Time: Emir and Selim's Touching Debut

Culture 10/04/2026, 15:15

Renowned Ukrainian singer Jamala brought her older sons Emir and Selim on stage for the first time during the jubilee Global Teacher Prize Ukraine 2026 ceremony.

Medvedev Hints Armenia Could Become "New Ukraine" Due to EU Bid

Politics 10/04/2026, 15:03

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev stated that Armenia's course toward rapprochement with the EU and the West could cause it to repeat Ukraine's fate.

Updated Shark Boot and Unique Heels: Givenchy Unveils Spring-Summer 2027 Footwear

Culture 10/04/2026, 14:26

Givenchy showcased its Spring-Summer 2027 collection at Paris Fashion Week. Sarah Burton introduced updated Shark Boot designs with zippers and curved heels.

Psychological Thrillers for Autumn: New Books by Holly Jackson and Other Authors

Culture 10/04/2026, 14:23

The Styler project, together with the Yakaboo platform, has presented an autumn selection of five gripping psychological thrillers by Holly Jackson, Gilly Macmillan, and other authors.

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