Ukrainian(ish)

Ukrainian(ish) Podcast
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As Russia's war on Ukraine progresses, Ukrainians are met with greater challenges and are asking themselves more difficult questions. When will this living hell end? What does victory look like? Yet, as the situation progresses, attention in the west continues to shift away from Ukraine. Our goal in creating this podcast is to bring Ukrainian stories of hardship, resilience, and victory to the forefront of people's minds. Join us, as your hosts weave together stories from all aspects of life in Ukraine and document history.

  1. 01/10/2024

    Let’s talk about January 6th…

    Let’s talk about January 6th… and no, we don't mean the Capitol Insurrection! In an effort to derussify Ukraine and Ukrainian culture, Ukraine recently switched our Christmas from January 6th and 7th to December 25th. Learn more about this interesting switch as well as Ukrainian culture and celebrations in this episode.

    22 min

  2. 12/13/2023

    From Snapchat Filters to Vaccines, Ukraine’s Greatest Inventions

    Ukraine is a country of entrepreneurs, thinkers, artists, and inventors! Deep dive into Ukraine’s most interesting inventions with Naomi and Sonja in this episode

    17 min

  3. 11/29/2023

    Holodomor and Reflections on Stalin's Genocide, 90 years later

    In this episode, Sonja and Naomi honor the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor, which was a man-made famine, orchestrated by Stalin, which killed upwards of 6 million Ukrainians between 1932 and 1933. They dive into the history of the famine, the implications for Ukrainian culture and language today, and discuss how Russia’s terrorism and genocide continue during its newest assault on the Ukrainian state.

    32 min

  4. 11/15/2023

    Honest Conversations with Author Tetyana Denford

    In the first episode of our new series titled Honest Conversations, where we have meaningful sit-down conversations about the war in Ukraine, Naomi interviewed author Tetyana Denford. Denford is a critically acclaimed author and translator, known for her historical fiction novels, poetry, and prose. Her most well-known books include The Child of Ukraine and A Soldier's Child. Listen in as we talk about what it means to be an author at a time of war, the role of art during conflict, and where Ukraine is headed in the future.

    25 min

  5. 11/02/2023

    International Spotlight: Australia with Ambassador Edwards

    In the second installment of our series, International Spotlight, we’re looking into Australia’s role in helping Ukraine. International support has been absolutely crucial in supporting Ukraine throughout the war. Whether it be military aid to help Ukraine defend its territories, humanitarian aid to support Ukrainians in Ukraine, or taking in refugees, countries worldwide have continuously supported Ukraine throughout its fight for freedom.

    47 min

  6. 10/19/2023

    Psychology of War: Expressive Arts Therapy

    On top of the military and security crisis going on in Ukraine, the country is currently experiencing a huge mental health crisis. With millions affected, thousands dead, and many serving on the front lines, Ukraine has a crisis of wounded psyche on its hands. In this episode, we explore the impact of expressive arts therapy while talking to Nathalie Robelot, Founder and Executive Director of First Aid of the Soul.

    45 min

  7. 10/05/2023

    Finding Strength in Ukrainian Dance

    Listen in on an interview with famous Ukrainian Dancer, Lana Niland as Naomi and Sonja dive into the power of Ukrainian Dance. In this episode, we discuss what it means to find strength in heritage, how it feels to explore your roots, and why Ukrainian Dance is such a powerful and prominent mode of expression.

    34 min

  8. 09/20/2023

    "Defiant" Film Premiere (TIFF)

    In this week’s episode, we interviewed Oleksiy Makukhin, a Ukrainian filmmaker and producer, best known for his films Posledniy moskal (2015), Give Me Liberty (2019), and Defiant (2023). After attending Defiant’s premiere at TIFF 2023, Naomi interviewed Oleksiy to get his behind-the-scenes insights into the production and significance of the film.

    33 min
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As Russia's war on Ukraine progresses, Ukrainians are met with greater challenges and are asking themselves more difficult questions. When will this living hell end? What does victory look like? Yet, as the situation progresses, attention in the west continues to shift away from Ukraine. Our goal in creating this podcast is to bring Ukrainian stories of hardship, resilience, and victory to the forefront of people's minds. Join us, as your hosts weave together stories from all aspects of life in Ukraine and document history.

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  • Creator
    Ukrainian(ish) Podcast
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ukrainian(ish) Podcast
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