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“Living Someone Else’s Life”: Chef Andriy Matsiuta on Three Years in a Dubai Millionaire’s Family, the Price of Michelin, and Why Ukrainian Cuisine Needs to Stop Imitating

Culture 09/03/2026, 23:18

Chef Andriy Matsiuta told Wave RBC.UA in an interview about three years working as a private chef in the family of a Ukrainian millionaire in Dubai, the scam he encountered while trying to move to London, and why Ukrainian gastronomy needs to stop imitating global models and build its own identity.

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Ostap Stupka Marked His 59th Birthday in the Embrace of His Beloved: Margaryta Tkach Tenderly Congratulated the Actor

Culture 09/03/2026, 22:25

Ukrainian actor Ostap Stupka marked his 59th birthday on September 2. On this occasion, his beloved, theater scholar Margaryta Tkach, who is 35 years younger, publicly congratulated him by publishing a joint photo on social media.

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A Second Life for Small Jars: Ukrainian Housewives Share Why They Keep Glass Containers from Sauces and Pickles

Culture 09/03/2026, 21:49

Ukrainian Threads users shared ideas for reusing small glass jars from sauces and pickles: from spice containers to vessels for homemade preserves and decor. The Styler project gathered the most practical options.

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Kyivstar TV Premieres the Original Series "The Brave Girl" — a Detective Melodrama About a Kyiv Police Operative

Culture 09/03/2026, 21:28

The four-episode detective Original series "The Brave Girl" about a Kyiv police operative premiered on the Kyivstar TV platform. The project became the first of three autumn Originals premieres on the platform.

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GTA 6 after the closed demo: no loading screens, living bodies for the protagonists, and a map three times larger than RDR2

Culture 09/03/2026, 21:14

Spanish blogger El Rubius revealed details from a closed GTA 6 demo: no loading screens, loot collected one by one, living bodies for the protagonists, and a map three times larger than RDR2. Release — November 19.

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Sydney Sweeney in Venice: Vintage Lace Top and Clear Mules — the Leading Shoe Trend of 2026

Culture 09/03/2026, 21:07

Sydney Sweeney arrived in Venice for the opening of the 83rd film festival wearing a vintage Georges Chakra lace top and clear Gianvito Rossi mules, which have become one of the leading trends of 2026.

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«Tsibulka»: Ukrainian designer Anna Maslyk releases a font in the style of Petrykivka painting to support the military

Culture 09/03/2026, 20:52

Ukrainian designer Anna Maslyk has released the font «Tsibulka» in the style of Petrykivka painting, featuring ligatures and plant glyphs. The set can be obtained for a donation of 500 hryvnia, with the funds going to the needs of the military.

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A Broken Cup for Good Luck: What Broken Dishware Really Foreshadows According to Folk Superstitions

Culture 09/03/2026, 20:38

Folk superstitions more often interpret accidentally broken dishware as a sign of change and liberation from negativity, but the circumstances matter. We break down what the fragments of a cup and a plate foreshadow.

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Ukrainian Fashion Week SS27 in Kyiv: how the opening guests dressed — from Olya Polyakova's wine-red dress to Rita Molchanova's neon-yellow peplum

Culture 09/03/2026, 19:59

Ukrainian Fashion Week SS27 kicked off in Kyiv. At the The COAT by Katia Silchenko show at the National Opera, guests chose wine-red, neon, and cream shades, bold cut-outs, and textured silhouettes.

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Chocolate Plum Jam: An Unusual Way to Preserve Fruit for Winter

Culture 09/03/2026, 19:28

Food blogger Ptashka Nadia showed how to make chocolate plum jam for winter: 40 minutes of cooking, plus cocoa and chocolate, turn the fruit into a thick dessert for toast and baked goods.

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From 'Harry Potter' to 'Practical Magic 2': The Biggest Cinematic Comebacks of 2026–2027

Culture 09/03/2026, 18:21

HBO is rebooting 'Harry Potter' with a new cast, while 'Practical Magic 2' and the 13th season of 'American Horror Story' bring back iconic characters. XAB.info breaks down the biggest cinematic comebacks of 2026–2027.

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Music from vegetables, a dance with a mop, and nails in the nose: the craziest acts on 'Ukraine Has Talent'

Culture 09/03/2026, 16:51

Styler recalled the craziest acts on 'Ukraine Has Talent': music from vegetables, a dance with a mop, tricks with fire and nails, and strongwoman records. We tell you about the show's most memorable performances.

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Jacob Batalon and Veronica Leahov Celebrated a Three-Day Wedding at an Estate in Southern France: Tom Holland and Zendaya Among the Guests

Culture 09/03/2026, 16:42

Actor Jacob Batalon and interior designer Veronica Leahov held a three-day wedding at an estate in southern France. Tom Holland and Zendaya were among the guests.

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Zodiac Signs That Can't Let Go of Exes: A Full Ranking from Taurus to Aquarius

Culture 09/03/2026, 15:23

Styler (RBC-Ukraine) published an astrological ranking of all twelve zodiac signs by their readiness to return to ex-partners. Taurus, Cancer, and Scorpio lead the list, while Aquarius and Sagittarius prefer to move forward.

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Old Car Land 2026: Kyiv to Showcase 'Volynianka' Cars, American Classics, and Forgotten Car Brands

Culture 09/03/2026, 15:15

On September 12–13, Kyiv will host the Old Car Land retro vehicle festival on the grounds of the 'Wheels of History' museum: American classics, 'Volynianka' cars, KhVZ bicycles, and forgotten car brands.

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New costumes of the Verovka Choir divide Ukrainians: from praise for minimalism to accusations of ignorance of traditions

Culture 09/03/2026, 15:02

The Verovka National Choir has unveiled updated stage costumes in collaboration with the brand SVARGA. The "white on white" outfits sparked online debate over their compliance with the canons of the folk ensemble.

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Animal Prints, Leather and Rich Colors: 10 Key Trends of Autumn–Winter 2026

Culture 09/03/2026, 14:48

In autumn 2026, muted rich colors, animal prints, leather, high collars and clean suit silhouettes enter fashion. WAVE RBC.ua has gathered the season's key trends.

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Don't Hide Your Flip-Flops: 5 Stylish Outfits for a Warm September

Culture 09/03/2026, 12:53

Styler offers five current ways to wear flip-flops in a warm September: from wide-leg pants and maxi skirts to capris with a blazer and lace dresses. We break down how to put together a relaxed yet stylish city look.

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