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title: "National Unity Radio Dictation 2026: Who Will Read the Text and How to Participate"
description: "The 2026 National Unity Radio Dictation will be held on October 27. The text will be read by Dasha Astafieva and Artur Proidakov."
date: 2026-10-23T09:14:32.111Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/national-unity-radio-dictation-2026
tags: [radiodiktant-2026, ukraine, culture, dasha-astafieva, artur-proidakov, language]
author: "Marina Slivenko"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# National Unity Radio Dictation 2026: Who Will Read the Text and How to Participate

![Singer Dasha Astafieva and teacher Artur Proidakov pose in a classroom during preparations for the 2026 National Unity Radio Dictation](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/23/radiodiktant-2026-data-avtor-i-pravila/radiodiktant-2026-data-avtor-i-pravila-1.webp)

## Key Points

- The radio dictation will start on October 27, 2026, at 11:00.
- The text "The Letter That Never Ends" was written by veteran Artur Dron.
- Dasha Astafieva and Artur Proidakov will act as readers.
- The text will be published for independent verification on October 29.

It has been announced that the 2026 National Unity Radio Dictation will take place on October 27 at 11:00 Kyiv time. This year, a text titled "The Letter That Never Ends" will be read live by singer Dasha Astafieva and teacher Artur Proidakov, with the piece written by writer and veteran Artur Dron.

### About the Text "The Letter That Never Ends"

Author Artur Dron noted that he aimed to create a space for personal conversation and reflection for every participant. According to him, speech gives people the opportunity to say something important to one another, especially when distance separates them. The writer emphasized that everyone has their own recipients for such intimate words.

Project producer Yuliia Sheludko added that conceptually, the text resembles modern messaging between close people. It is a fragment of communication that is close to everyone and reflects major experiences during difficult times, going beyond a standard spelling and grammar test.

### How to Join the Writing and Check the Text

The dictation broadcast will be available to everyone on various Public Broadcasting platforms on October 27 at 11:00. Participants who want an official check of their knowledge can send their written text in two ways: by paper mail to the Kyiv address with a postmark no later than October 28, or as an electronic copy in .jpg, .png, .jpeg, .tiff, .pdf formats to rd@suspilne.media by 11:00 on October 29.

The official publication of the text on Public Broadcasting resources will take place on October 29 at 11:00. This will allow everyone to independently check their work and review mistakes without sending it to specialists for verification.

### Significance and Tradition of the All-Ukrainian Dictation

The National Unity Radio Dictation has long outgrown the format of an educational flashmob, turning into a powerful tool for uniting Ukrainians around the world. Every year, the event brings together thousands of people regardless of their age, profession, or location. The choice of texts reflecting the current emotional context and personal experiences of each citizen makes this event an important cultural and public phenomenon.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Радиодиктант-2026: Астафьева и Пройдаков зачитают "Лист, який не закінчується"](https://styler.rbc.ua/ukr/people/radiodiktant-2026-astaf-eva-i-proydakov-zachitayut-1792746539.html) - The source fully confirms all key details regarding the date, author, readers, and rules of the 2026 Radio Dictation.

## FAQ

### When will the 2026 National Unity Radio Dictation take place?

The event will take place on October 27, 2026, at 11:00 live on Public Broadcasting platforms.

### Who wrote this year's dictation text?

The text titled "The Letter That Never Ends" was written by writer and veteran Artur Dron.

### Who will read the text live?

The text will be read by singer Dasha Astafieva and teacher Artur Proidakov.

### What are the deadlines for submitting the dictation for verification?

Paper letters are accepted with a postmark no later than October 28, and digital copies via email by 11:00 on October 29.