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Culture and life in Ukraine during war. Letters and live walks on Patreon: https://t.co/SKkBi61EBe

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My Kyiv-Lviv train was delayed by three hours. It is Ukrainian Statehood Day, marking more than 1,000 years of Ukrainian statehood, from Kyivan Rus to modern Ukraine. International delegations arrived in Kyiv by train, which may have affected the railway schedule.

My Kyiv-Lviv train was delayed by three hours. It is Ukrainian Statehood Day, marking more than 1,000 years of Ukrainian statehood, from Kyivan Rus to modern Ukraine. International delegations arrived in Kyiv by train, which may have affected the railway schedule.

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I promised to show you the inside of the paska (Easter sweet bread) my aunt baked. It’s so delicious.

I promised to show you the inside of the paska (Easter sweet bread) my aunt baked. It’s so delicious.

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Kyiv. Just saw this outside my window. A truck loaded with what’s left of windows. It carries many sad stories.

Kyiv. Just saw this outside my window. A truck loaded with what’s left of windows. It carries many sad stories.

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Greetings from Kyiv! Just wanted to remind the world that this city (oh, this country) stands. Filmed earlier today – from my eyes to yours.

Greetings from Kyiv! Just wanted to remind the world that this city (oh, this country) stands. Filmed earlier today – from my eyes to yours.

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Kyiv lives. I came to my favourite bookstore in the city centre. To have warcoffee, save a book, and see that life goes on. These days, I don’t think we buy books. We save them.

Kyiv lives. I came to my favourite bookstore in the city centre. To have warcoffee, save a book, and see that life goes on. These days, I don’t think we buy books. We save them.

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🇺🇦 A flag made of blue sky and yellow rapeseed.

🇺🇦 A flag made of blue sky and yellow rapeseed.

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Kyiv today. I want childhood to always be like this (only without the sound of generators).

Kyiv today. I want childhood to always be like this (only without the sound of generators).

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Greetings from Kyiv! Today, while crossing the Dnipro River by metro, I decided to film it for a moment. Covered with snow and frozen. And this sky! I’ll never get tired of looking for beauty.

Greetings from Kyiv! Today, while crossing the Dnipro River by metro, I decided to film it for a moment. Covered with snow and frozen. And this sky! I’ll never get tired of looking for beauty.

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“I thought it was lost,” my mom said. It is a vyshyvanka my grandmother embroidered more than 50 years ago for my mom. Now it is mine.

“I thought it was lost,” my mom said. It is a vyshyvanka my grandmother embroidered more than 50 years ago for my mom. Now it is mine.

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For those who care. No power for more than 10 hours now. I finished my workout and came to have a warcoffee; this place runs on generators. Kyiv stands. Lives. Repairs its wounds.

For those who care. No power for more than 10 hours now. I finished my workout and came to have a warcoffee; this place runs on generators. Kyiv stands. Lives. Repairs its wounds.

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My small reward during a temporary evacuation from the train because of drones. This painting-like view. ❤️ We are continuing our trip. Everything is fine.

My small reward during a temporary evacuation from the train because of drones. This painting-like view. ❤️ We are continuing our trip. Everything is fine.

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Greetings from Kyiv and our –11 °C. Filmed this earlier today, when I finally decided it was time to go out and buy some food. We still have only rare hours with electricity and minimal heating. Now an air raid alert has joined the list.

Greetings from Kyiv and our –11 °C. Filmed this earlier today, when I finally decided it was time to go out and buy some food. We still have only rare hours with electricity and minimal heating. Now an air raid alert has joined the list.

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I don’t have much good news for you. Only this – it’s the last day of winter. Winters during war are especially hard. Kyiv

I don’t have much good news for you. Only this – it’s the last day of winter. Winters during war are especially hard. Kyiv

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I filmed this moment. For three days, to mark Kyiv Day, the fountain of Kyiv’s founders came back to life. Why only for three days? Because of security and energy-saving measures during the war.

I filmed this moment. For three days, to mark Kyiv Day, the fountain of Kyiv’s founders came back to life. Why only for three days? Because of security and energy-saving measures during the war.

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Victory (still a cat) from Kyiv. She stayed under the blanket for the 12 seconds I filmed 🙃 Maybe you need something good today. We don’t have much good here – but this, yes.

Victory (still a cat) from Kyiv. She stayed under the blanket for the 12 seconds I filmed 🙃 Maybe you need something good today. We don’t have much good here – but this, yes.

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Kyiv. Severe frost. City workers are clearing ice from sidewalks and roads. This city (this country) stands because of its people.

Kyiv. Severe frost. City workers are clearing ice from sidewalks and roads. This city (this country) stands because of its people.

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Greetings from morning Kyiv. It’s snowing. Generators sing, as emergency outages continue. We had enough electricity to charge everything. Have a lovely Sunday. Let’s live this life.

Greetings from morning Kyiv. It’s snowing. Generators sing, as emergency outages continue. We had enough electricity to charge everything. Have a lovely Sunday. Let’s live this life.

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Kyiv with lights on. We have more electricity today than yesterday. Still, emergency outages in our part of the city (no schedules). And this snow 🤩 I take every single good something and cherish it.

Kyiv with lights on. We have more electricity today than yesterday. Still, emergency outages in our part of the city (no schedules). And this snow 🤩 I take every single good something and cherish it.

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Two realities clash. A calm moment near the Dnipro River and a warning from Zelenskyy about russian preparations for a new attack on Kyiv.

Two realities clash. A calm moment near the Dnipro River and a warning from Zelenskyy about russian preparations for a new attack on Kyiv.

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Often, we need a broader picture. I slept badly because of laughter and loud conversations in the room next to mine. In the morning, a group of Superhumans, as we call them here, entered the dining room. Prostheses instead of arms or legs. They had a lot to celebrate. Life.

Often, we need a broader picture. I slept badly because of laughter and loud conversations in the room next to mine. In the morning, a group of Superhumans, as we call them here, entered the dining room. Prostheses instead of arms or legs. They had a lot to celebrate. Life.

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I show you Ukraine, its treasures and spirit. Just look at Lviv in the evening. I capture these moments for you and for those who will come after us. My gratitude to those who defend life.

I show you Ukraine, its treasures and spirit. Just look at Lviv in the evening. I capture these moments for you and for those who will come after us. My gratitude to those who defend life.

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Greetings from Kyiv. I will never tire of praising its beauty. March 1. We made it. We survived this winter.

Greetings from Kyiv. I will never tire of praising its beauty. March 1. We made it. We survived this winter.

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Greetings from Kyiv. I’m at the railway station, waiting for my train to Lviv. It’s delayed. Already had a warcoffee. Maybe one more before I leave.

Greetings from Kyiv. I’m at the railway station, waiting for my train to Lviv. It’s delayed. Already had a warcoffee. Maybe one more before I leave.

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Kyiv, evening of December 31. Please don’t say, ‘It’s hard to believe there’s a war.’ It’s not night yet. And yes, our air defence is sooo good.

Kyiv, evening of December 31. Please don’t say, ‘It’s hard to believe there’s a war.’ It’s not night yet. And yes, our air defence is sooo good.

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I didn’t realise it was so close. On my way to the Dnipro River. My mind still refuses to accept it. Mourning Day in Kyiv today. 19 people were killed in the russian attack

I didn’t realise it was so close. On my way to the Dnipro River. My mind still refuses to accept it. Mourning Day in Kyiv today. 19 people were killed in the russian attack

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It’s the original Helmet of Memory, with images of Ukrainian athletes killed by russia. Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych wanted to compete with it at the Winter Olympics. He was disqualified. I saw it today and want to show it to the world.

It’s the original Helmet of Memory, with images of Ukrainian athletes killed by russia. Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych wanted to compete with it at the Winter Olympics. He was disqualified. I saw it today and want to show it to the world.

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This bookstore opened three days ago in Kyiv. One more sign of resilience (and beauty) I want you to witness.

This bookstore opened three days ago in Kyiv. One more sign of resilience (and beauty) I want you to witness.

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Kyiv. Today in Shevchenko Park, a group of Kazakhs cooked free plov (a traditional rice dish) for Ukrainians 💪

Kyiv. Today in Shevchenko Park, a group of Kazakhs cooked free plov (a traditional rice dish) for Ukrainians 💪

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I’m sitting near the Dnipro River. Rescuers are trying to find people under the rubble. Already, five people are dead in Kyiv. A 12-year-old girl is among them. I’m looking at the water. It doesn’t know.

I’m sitting near the Dnipro River. Rescuers are trying to find people under the rubble. Already, five people are dead in Kyiv. A 12-year-old girl is among them. I’m looking at the water. It doesn’t know.

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4:51 pm in hometown Surrounded by forest. Next to each flag there is an oak tree. Next to each flag there is a plate with a name, date of birth and date of death. Soldiers. Born in this tiny town. Killed in this big war. Oak field of death. I visited it today. No words to add.

4:51 pm in hometown Surrounded by forest. Next to each flag there is an oak tree. Next to each flag there is a plate with a name, date of birth and date of death. Soldiers. Born in this tiny town. Killed in this big war. Oak field of death. I visited it today. No words to add.

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Kyiv on Christmas Eve. I film these moments to show you our strength. We haven’t lost our spirit in this long war.

Kyiv on Christmas Eve. I film these moments to show you our strength. We haven’t lost our spirit in this long war.

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Another summer sunset at the Dnipro River. I often come here to sit and think, usually with a book. It’s colder today.

Another summer sunset at the Dnipro River. I often come here to sit and think, usually with a book. It’s colder today.

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Christmas procession in Kyiv. After the morning attack, Ukrainians gathered and sang carols. We are stronger than russian bombs. The world should see this.

Christmas procession in Kyiv. After the morning attack, Ukrainians gathered and sang carols. We are stronger than russian bombs. The world should see this.

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Kyiv. No electricity for 15 hours. Maybe it’ll be back tomorrow morning (usually for no more than four hours). I’ll save my phone battery. Will write only if something critical happens (or when power returns).

Kyiv. No electricity for 15 hours. Maybe it’ll be back tomorrow morning (usually for no more than four hours). I’ll save my phone battery. Will write only if something critical happens (or when power returns).

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Greetings from Kyiv, where generators are singing, St Nicholas drives by, and snow is falling. I love our spirit. May the world see it.

Greetings from Kyiv, where generators are singing, St Nicholas drives by, and snow is falling. I love our spirit. May the world see it.

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Kyiv. No electricity at homes. But this streetlight and two blue-and-yellow windows bring a smile. Answering your possible question – no, streetlights are not always on during outages. Sometimes.

Kyiv. No electricity at homes. But this streetlight and two blue-and-yellow windows bring a smile. Answering your possible question – no, streetlights are not always on during outages. Sometimes.

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Yesterday, they offered free coffee and sweets after the attack. Today, it was my turn. I bought coffee and cheesecake for them. We have to support each other. Shoulder to shoulder.

Yesterday, they offered free coffee and sweets after the attack. Today, it was my turn. I bought coffee and cheesecake for them. We have to support each other. Shoulder to shoulder.

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Greetings from Kyiv. I came to the railway station to visit an exhibition — and instead saw this: a concert by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. Wow. I want you to hear this.

Greetings from Kyiv. I came to the railway station to visit an exhibition — and instead saw this: a concert by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. Wow. I want you to hear this.

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Spotted in Kyiv today – the Christmas Tree of Light, made from the uniforms of DTEK energy workers (Ukraine’s largest private energy company). A symbol of gratitude to all who keep our lights on.

Spotted in Kyiv today – the Christmas Tree of Light, made from the uniforms of DTEK energy workers (Ukraine’s largest private energy company). A symbol of gratitude to all who keep our lights on.

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A painting by Caravaggio — The Taking of Christ (also known as The Kiss of Judas). Stolen from a museum in Odesa in 2008. Found years later, seriously damaged. Restored piece by piece by Ukrainian restorers. I saw it today at the Metropolitan House on the grounds of Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.

A painting by Caravaggio — The Taking of Christ (also known as The Kiss of Judas). Stolen from a museum in Odesa in 2008. Found years later, seriously damaged. Restored piece by piece by Ukrainian restorers. I saw it today at the Metropolitan House on the grounds of Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.

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