#Ukraine Culture

The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has backed the installation of a monument to hetman Ivan Mazepa in Kyiv at the site of the dismantled Lenin monument. The appearance will be determined by an open competition, while the installation and improvement will be funded from the city budget.

Lutsk's "Garmider" theater is preparing the play "Levchanovska's Room" about the repressed senator Henna Levchanovska and her daughter Iryna. The premiere is scheduled for October 2026, and the project includes charitable support for an animal shelter.

On November 27, 2026, the Charity Viennese Ball returns to Lviv after a long hiatus. The ball will be held at the Emily Resort in Vinnytsia under the patronage of the Embassy of Austria; the choreographic part will be led by Max Leonov.

In September 2026, GOGOLFEST returns to Kyiv for the first time in nine years: 107 light flowers on the Alley of Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred, performances by the Veterans' Theatre, and a special DakhaBrakha show.

The eMuseum platform launched a virtual 3D tour of St. Sophia of Kyiv with audio guides and multimedia. The project allows the UNESCO monument to be viewed online amid temporary access restrictions and damage from nighttime attacks.

🎸 Today, August 17, 2026, Kuzma Skryabin would have turned 58. His songs — "Old Photographs," "Silence," "Minibus," "Dolphins" — remain relevant, alive, and close to millions of Ukrainians. This is not just music — it is the voice of an entire era that does not age. 🇺🇦💔 #KuzmaSkryabin #Skryabin #UkrainianMusic #Nostalgia #UkrainianRock

🎬 Actors of 'Krashanka 2.0' talked about their favorite places in Kyiv: from Maidan to VDNH. Some choose history, others — the coziness of home. Find out which locations have become symbols of memory, rest, and strength for them! #Kyiv #Krashanka20 #Actors #Lifestyle

🌾 Ukrainian stars at the 'Viriy. Prostonneba' festival in August 2026 showed how ethnicity can be stylish, mystical, and modern. Onystrat, Valentyna, veterans, and actresses — all in looks inspired by traditions, but with a modern interpretation. VDNH became a runway for a cultural renaissance! #Viriy2026 #Ethnic #Ukraine

🎤 Albert Tsyukrenko became the winner of the 'Zolotiy Lifon-2026' award — a public rating of the most charismatic figures in Ukrainian culture. The top 10 included Sergiy Zhadan, Sviatoslav Vakarchuk, and other stars. 🇺🇦✨

👨‍🍳 Vladimir Yaroslavsky admitted he is considering a pause in 'MasterChef' — not due to conflicts, but due to fatigue. He also debunked myths about Hector Jimenez Bravo's "influence": "It's untrue. He is a professional from whom one can learn endlessly." 🍳✨

🕊️ Alexander Garbarchuk has died — the dancer who gave Ruslana victory at Eurovision 2004. The singer called him a "close friend" and admitted that the pain of the loss is unbearable. 🖤 #Ruslana #Eurovision #Zhyttia