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Three years after the political novice Volodymyr Zelensky was elected to Ukraine's highest office, he found himself catapulted into the role of war-time leader. The former comedian has become the public face of his country's courageous and bloody struggle against a brutal invasion. Born to Jewish parents in central Ukraine, Zelensky campaigned for the presidency in the 2019 election on the promise to restore trust in politics. Little did he know that he would be called upon to serve his people in the most demanding circumstances imaginable, fighting for the survival of his country.

In 2014, the conflict in the Donbas region of Ukraine began - and top football club Shakhtar Donetsk has since been in exile. This book tells their story; inevitably a story of the conflict and the recent Russian invasion but also a testament to the power of the game and the will of the players. It is ultimately a footballing story, exploring the experience and meaning of being a Shakhtar player through the lens of a country in the shadow of a huge aggressive neighbour.

Russe de nationalité, francophone par amour de la langue et Odessite dans l’âme. Voilà le mélange qui s’est fait tout seul : moi, je n’ai eu qu’à suivre mon cœur qui m’a guidé jusqu’à l’Ukraine en 2019 et par accord avec lequel je ne suis pas parti à l’arrivée de la guerre. Ici je partage avec vous notre quotidien à Odessa, qui est à la fois dur et tout de même agréable. Retrouver plus d'infos sur https://savart.blog

As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine, Lawrence journaled nearly every day while serving alongside his wife. Nearly 20 years later, he wants to share their experiences in Ukraine--the good and the bad, the happy and the sad--with the world so people can see Ukraine as it was.

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Between 1917 and 1921, twenty years before the Holocaust began, an estimated 100,000 to 250,000 Jews were murdered in anti-Jewish pogroms across the Ukraine. Lisa grew up transfixed by her grandmother Channa’s stories about her family being forced to flee their hometown of Stavishche, as armies and bandit groups raided village after village, killing Jewish residents.

Zelensky is the first major biography of Ukraine's leader written for a Western audience. Told with flair and authority, it is the gripping story of one of the most admired and inspirational leaders in the world. Action-packed biography of Ukraine's comedian-turned-President Millions who have admired Volodymyr Zelensky's defiance during Russia's invasion of Ukraine will learn much from this up-to-date biography of the Ukrainian President. Zelensky's life to date has been packed with drama and action.

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER The masterful narration of a daughter's decades-long quest to understand her extraordinary mother, who was born in Lenin's Soviet Union, served as a combat soldier in the Red Army, and endured three years of Nazi captivity—but never revealed her darkest secrets. As...

Aiden Aslin joined the Ukrainian marines in 2018, compelled to defend his adopted homeland from the growing threat of Russian invasion. In February 2022, as Russia mounted a full-scale offensive, Aiden and his unit were stationed at the frontline at Mariupol. Pinned down at a Mariupol steelworks, after a month-long siege and running out of supplies, Aiden was part of the mass surrender of over a thousand Ukrainian troops, in April 2022. Then his real ordeal began.

Brought to you by Penguin. ‘We were so happy and didn’t know it…’ A thirty-three-year-old writer lives in a quiet European suburb with his wife and his dog. His parents have bought an apartment nearby. On weekends they go out for brunch, cook and see friends. Life is good; it is normal...

Anatol Gotfryds mitreißende Erzählung und Harald Schröpfers angenehme Stimme fesseln den Hörer von Anfang bis zum Ende. Gotfryds idyllische Heimat Galizien ist nicht plötzlich nicht mehr, wie sie einst war, als sie 1939 von der Roten Armee und zwei Jahre später von den Deutschen besetzt wird. Er beschreibt, wie er dem Tod nur knapp entkommen konnte sowie seine Zeit auf der Flucht. Die Geschichte eines Lebens, das voller Rückschläge und Gefahren und schließlich doch von großem Erfolg geprägt war.

UPDATE: Harry, his partner and her family decided to leave Kharkiv. As of 6.30pm on 2nd March, after a day of travelling, they are approximately five hours away from Moldova. We look forward to hearing from him again soon, and wish him all the best in getting across the border. ------------------ Harry Lee is a British teacher living in Kharkiv, Ukraine with his partner and her family. In Ukraine is not a podcast; it is a diary as Harry and his family navigate life through the Russian invasion. If you're looking for sensationalism, politics or scaremongering you won't find it here - just plain...

In Kremlin Winter, Robert Service, acclaimed biographer of Lenin, Stalin and Trotsky and one of the finest historians of modern Russia, brings his deep understanding of that country to bear on the man who leads it. 'One of our most accomplished, erudite and prolific historians of modern Russia'...

Ian is 28 years old, from St Helens in England. His wife and son are currently in Ukraine. On Sunday 27th February he set off east on a flight to Poland, heading straight into the Russian invasion to be with them. This is his story.

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainians have been living through the hell of war. Far from every missile or drone attack makes headlines outside of Ukraine. Even when Russian aggression against its neighboring country is reported on, the stories of people living through the horror of war are often missing. The podcast «Yak ty? Ukraine Live» provides people in Ukraine the opportunity to talk first hand about their personal experience of Russia’s war on their country. «Yak ty?» means «How are you?» in Ukrainian. The host, Luzia Tschirky, has been reporting from Ukraine since the...

Kiedy ukraińska dziennikarka Julia Mendel otrzymała telefon z propozycją pracy dla prezydenta Wołodymyra Zełenskiego, nie miała pojęcia, co ją czeka. W swojej szczerej i poruszającej relacji była rzeczniczka prasowa Zełenskiego opowiada historię jego nieprawdopodobnej kariery od popularnego komika do prezydenta Ukrainy. I to z najbliższej perspektywy. Jako świadek siedzący w pierwszym rzędzie Mendel uczestniczyła w wielu kluczowych wydarzeniach poprzedzających rosyjską inwazję w 2022 r.

Ivan Verstyuk is a Ukrainian journalist who lives in Kyiv, a city that's been a target of Russia's war since February 24, 2022. He takes his long walks around the city to see how the war is taking a toll on his city, to talk to people and reflect on what he sees. Fear and destruction, pain and suffering are everywhere. Ivan believes in the people of Ukraine and has faith that this country will survive the war and resurrect - just like a Phoenix . But who is Ukraine? Who will Ukraine be when it rises again? Ivan searches for the identity of Ukraine through conversations, personal musings and...

Aufzeichnungen aus einer brennenden Stadt - Am 24. Februar 2022 startet die russische Armee einen großangelegten Überfall auf die Ukraine. Schnell gerät die nah an der Grenze gelegene Millionenstadt Charkiw unter starken Beschuss. Hunderttausende Menschen fliehen. Der ukrainische Schriftsteller Sergej Gerassimow jedoch bleibt in der umkämpften Frontstadt. Bald schon fehlt es an sauberem Wasser, Essen und medizinischer Infrastruktur. Die Thermometer zeigen hohe Minusgrade, die Menschen frieren. Gerassimow beginnt über die Absurdität eines Alltags im Krieg zu schreiben.

Stories of the war in Ukraine, told in audio and text messages by ordinary people. - Истории от первого лица, рассказанные в аудио и текстовых сообщениях людьми из Украины, на которых обрушилась война.

”I’m Fine: from Ukraine” is a podcast that explores the complex layers of Ukrainian identity, resilience, and survival through personal stories, cultural reflections, and historical analysis. Hosted by Yuliia Zhytelna (me), a member of the Ukrainian diaspora, this podcast dives deep into what it means to be Ukrainian in a world shaped by conflict, history, and hope. Through interviews with Ukrainians both in the homeland and abroad, we’ll uncover how the phrase ”I’m fine” has become a symbol of strength in the face of adversity. Each week, listeners can expect discussions about ...