Marina Slivenko

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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Mark Rutte speaks at a podium in Kyiv, discussing the parade march in Moscow and Zelensky's statement on its duration

Rutte on the Moscow parade: Zelensky gave the 'go-ahead' for two hours, but the parade ended early

Politics 06/03/2026, 23:47
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that holding a military parade in Moscow now depends on Volodymyr Zelensky's decision. The head of the Alliance ironically noted that Ukraine 'gave permission' for the parade for two hours, but it ended 5 minutes early. Rutte also announced data on Russian losses — more than 30,000 people per month. 🇺🇦🇳🇦🇹🇴🇷🇺
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Students in a classroom solving math problems on paper, illustrating the current NMT system that will change from 2027

Math will no longer be mandatory: how the NMT will change from 2027

Culture 06/03/2026, 13:59
From 2027, mathematics may no longer be mandatory for all NMT applicants. The Verkhovna Rada has proposed leaving only two mandatory subjects — Ukrainian language and History — while allowing students to choose the third subject themselves. The goal of the reform is to keep young people in the Ukrainian education system and simplify the admission process. 🎓🇺🇦
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