Ukrainian Art

*Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2026* A first-hand account of art, survival and resistance in wartime Ukraine Charlotte Higgins never imagined she would report on a war. But in the autumn of 2022, seven months into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, she travelled there to find...

What happens when a single son is shaped by two opposite masters? Eduardo Kwiatkowski presents an intimate account of identity and heritage through the portraits of the two men who defined his life . In the first part, Conspiranoia: The Man Who Was Right About Everything, we meet Emilio, the author's biological father . Born in Argentina to Ukrainian immigrants, Emilio grew up in a neighborhood where Spanish was a foreign language . Orphaned at the age of twelve, he developed a unique "engineering of survival": he was capable of chaining a car to a tree just to avoid turning off the engine,...

In this course, you will learn the basics of Ukrainian through spoken vocabulary. Our approach prioritizes practicality—preparing you to communicate effectively in real-world scenarios using language you can easily put to use. A broad range of topics are covered such as navigating travel situations to engaging in simple social interactions and ordering in restaurants. You will learn the language as it is spoken on the streets of Kyiv, Lviv, and beyond.

As a new immigrant to America, Marie Procai felt homesick and alone—she missed her homeland, Ukraine. She took comfort in the ancient Ukrainian art of making pysanky, intricately decorated eggs for Easter, an art she learned from her grandmother and brought with her to America. Cradling the pysanka in her hands felt like holding a piece of her homeland and giving her Baba a hug.

This is a simple audio guide to Ukrainian for children incorporating songs, music, and games. Topics covered include core words and phrases that can be put to daily use, including numbers, colors, greetings, foods, animals, places, and many other topics. This is an ideal way for a young learner to get exposure to the Ukrainian language including hearing Ukrainian songs to improve their pronunciation. Sound effects are also used to make words and phrases more memorable.

From Christmas music to gifts and food, as well as a look back through the country's rich and troubled history through the perspective of the festive season, this beautiful and powerful book introduces listeners to Ukraine's unique Christmas traditions. In a country where East and West meet, this is a fascinating and unmissable guide to capturing the spirit of one of the most important times of year and a powerful reminder of the strength of holding on to your culture and beliefs, even as others try to take everything from you.

Learn the ancient Ukrainian art of decorating eggs with wax and dye Pysanky — the centuries-old tradition of "writing" intricate designs onto eggs using beeswax and a small stylus called a kistka — is one of the most meditative and rewarding crafts you can learn. An Introduction to Pysanky is the complete beginner's guide to making your own Ukrainian decorated eggs from scratch, covering everything from your first wax line to the final reveal. What you will learn The full wax-resist technique, step by step — how to layer wax and dye to build up a design The meaning behind traditional ...

«Зачарована Десна» Олександра Довженка — романтична кіноповість, присвячена спогадам автора про мальовничу красу природи рідного краю. Твір є обов'язковою частиною шкільної програми. Олександр Довженко — український письменник і кінорежисер, автор кіноповістей «Україна в огні», «Зачарована Десна», «Поема про море», «Антарктида», фільмів «Звенигора», «Земля» тощо.