In Memory Of Orest Subtelny – Founding Father Of Modern Ukrainian History
The Canadian academic introduced millions of post-Soviet Ukrainians to formerly supressed aspects of the Ukrainian national story and helped lay the foundations for a...
Pericles Stavrov, Odessan Greek Poet
The poet Pericles Stavrov is known to lovers of literature as one of the great poets of the 20th century. This article is based...
Brief Tales of Odessa’s Musical History
The Bee Gees, The Mystery Of Liszt’s Grand Piano, Tchaikovsky and Odessa’s Wunderkinder
Many talented pianists and violinists have come out of Odessa. The city...
An Interview With Jerome Vacher, The Outgoing IMF Representative In Ukraine
The French IMF Resident Representative in Ukraine, Jerome Vacher, was appointed to his position in the spring of 2013, and is now leaving his...
Ukraine And The 1917 Revolution In London
The head of the Ukrainian Institute in London writes about the reception of the 100th anniversary of the 1917 revolution in London. In autumn...
Isaak Dunayevsky: The Red Mozart Of Soviet Cinema
Summer in Odessa! The white acacia blossoms, the beach season arrives, and live music can be heard on the streets and at the seaside...
Tracing the History Of Odessa’s Rock Movement
Is there such a phenomenon as an “Odessa sound” in post-Soviet rock n roll? In the same way there was a distinct Chicago sound...
21st Century War: Conflict As Political Theatre
The man was as insistent as he was drunk. He leaned in; his reeking breath was repellent.
“Putin he Strong, he strong!” he slurred. “Kyiv...
Are Odessa Officials Ready for Decentralization?
Ukraine prepares to devolve power to regions but questions remain over capabilities of local authorities
When national and local governments fail to meet society’s needs,...
Remembering Babyn Yar: A 1966 Speech And 50 Years Later
The official 75th anniversary commemorations of the Nazi massacres that took place at the Babyn Yar ravine in Kyiv will take place in the...
