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On the 35th anniversary of Independence, the audiovisual installation "The Future Remembers" was launched on the "Motherland" monument in Kyiv. The patrons were the "Autostrada" Group and its founder Maksym Shkil; the show runs daily until September 1.

An audiovisual installation titled "The Future Remembers" has launched on the "Motherland Monument" in Kiev for Independence Day. Until September 1, Cossack, Crimean Tatar, and ancient ornaments come to life on the sculpture every evening.

People's Artist of Ukraine Nina Naboka told Wave RBK-Ukraine that at the beginning of the war she seriously considered rear mobilization, but now admits that her health will not allow her to help.

People's Artist of Ukraine Nina Naboka, in an interview with Wave RBC-Ukraine, explained why she has a normal attitude towards artist exemptions but sharply criticizes carefree leisure in the rear and calls for directing funds to help the military.

The documentary film «Rescue» about saving 30,000 animals in combat zones is preparing for its Ukrainian premiere at the Odesa Film Festival in Kyiv. The film tells the story of volunteers risking their lives to evacuate animals from frontline zones.

🎬 The documentary film "Kuzma: Terrifyingly Fun" about the life of Andriy Kuzmenko has been released in theaters. 📼 The creators reviewed 400 hours of archives and 25,000 photos. 💰 The budget was $150k; the goal was not profit, but memory. 🌟 Stars call Kuzma a "Ukrainian philosopher" and learn sincerity from him. #KuzmaSkryabin #Cinema #DocumentaryFilm

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy has instructed the government to draft a law on 'national shrines' by August 24. The document will strengthen monument protection and create a basis for reparations from the Russian Federation. Experts link the initiative to transferring the management of lavras to state control and responding to UNESCO criticism. #Ukraine #Zelenskyy #Culture #UNESCO

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy signs decree on the status of 'national shrine' for Ukrainian sites. 📜 The Cabinet of Ministers is tasked with developing a law by August 24 that will tighten liability for the destruction of heritage. ⛪ The initiative was announced on the 975th anniversary of the Lavra following the strike on the Dormition Cathedral in June 2026. 🌍 The MFA will seek reparations from the RF and protection in UNESCO.

📚 BOOKSHELF 2026: Top non-fiction releases worth reading right now. In difficult times, books become not just entertainment, but a tool for survival and development. We have compiled an overview of the most important books of summer 2026: 🕵️‍♀️ Agatha Christie: Secret autobiography where the queen of detectives talks about her life, wars, and archaeology. 🧠 Otto Scharmer: "Theory U: The Basics" — how to change the external world through internal state. 🧬 Julia Enders: New perspective on the organism and the intestine as the center of our mood. 🇺🇦 History of Ukraine for Adults: A witty guide to the country's history. 🎓 Martha Nussbaum: Why the humanities are more important than economics. 🚀 Startup Board Advice: A practical guide for business. Read the full overview on XAB.info!

🐷 The 43rd Pig Oinking Championship took place in France! Farmer Noël Jammes became a 10-time champion, winning a trophy and €500. 🏆 The program included piglet races, sausage eating, and vocal competitions. This is not just a show, but an important cultural tradition of the region! #France #Festival #PigFarming #Culture

📚 Summer 2026 is coming to an end, and we offer you the perfect conclusion to the season—a selection of five books that have become hits of the year. From a female perspective on myths in "Perseus's Shadow" to the thriller "The Othello Club," being adapted by Paramount+. Vera Kuryko, Artur Dron, and Emma Antonyuk are authors who speak about war, memory, and media without embellishment. Read, discuss, choose! #books #literature #Yakaboo #Styler #reading #newreleases2026

🎨 The exhibition «Voliu Miru» by Oleg and Alexander Denysenko has opened in Kyiv. The artists presented about 50 works, including the unique technique of "gesography" — a fusion of painting, engraving, and sculpture. 🖼️ The central image is "Successful Hunt," symbolizing the choice of peace after defending freedom. The exhibition is divided into 6 semantic spaces using light veils. 📍 It can be visited until August 18 at Art Ukraine Gallery (Dniprovskyi Descent, 1). Admission is free.

📚 **The Nation's Book Code 2026**: The Styler editorial team (RBK-Ukraine) has compiled a list of 5 books that every Ukrainian should read. From historical essays on sovereignty to family psychology and culinary traditions — literature shaping a new identity. 🇺🇦 What to read to understand Ukraine's future?

🎭 Puppet theater actor and DAKH School curator Alexander Martynenko is missing in action at the front. The artist served in the 158th Separate Mechanized Brigade; contact was lost after an FPV drone strike. Official status "missing in action" since August 1, 2026. #Ukraine #War #Theater #Martynenko

🇺🇦 Ukrainian restorers are saving cultural heritage from war: 23,000 items have already been inspected. In the workshops of the NRRCU, icons damaged by time and hostilities are being restored using X-rays and chemical analysis. Experts emphasize the uniqueness of Ukrainian icon painting, which differs from the canonical tradition. #Restoration #Culture #Ukraine #Art

🏛️ The October Palace in Kyiv is returning to the state! The court granted the prosecutor's claim, returning the monument of national significance to state ownership. 🇺🇦 #Culture #History #Ukraine

🇺🇦 Viktor Yushchenko heads the Supervisory Board of the Holodomor Museum. 🏛️ Tasks: completing construction, creating an exhibition, attracting funding. 🌍 The board includes representatives of international organizations and the Ukrainian diaspora. 📈 The museum's collection grew by 234% in 4 years. #Ukraine #Holodomor #Yushchenko #Museum

A name is energy that accompanies a person throughout their life. The Styler editorial team has gathered 7 Ukrainian female names that have long been considered amulets and sources of strength. Find out which one could become your talisman! ✨🇺🇦