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Theologians explained when believers celebrate Epiphany in Ukraine

From the sacred history of the Old Testament, we know that for many centuries God sent prophets to the people. These were righteous men endowed with a special gift of testimony who called people to obey God’s commandments, exposed sins, and warned about the future. Thanks to the prophets, the people had the opportunity to realise their mistakes, return to ...

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Russia bombed residential buildings for almost five hours – Svyrydenko

As a result of another massive attack by Russian troops on the capital, critical infrastructure facilities in Kyiv were hit. In particular, district boiler rooms, which provide the city with heat during the winter, came under fire. According to Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, this time the enemy deliberately targeted heat supply facilities and other important infrastructure on which the ...

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Klitschko said how many buildings are still without heat in Kyiv

In Kyiv, a significant part of the capital’s housing stock was left without heat and with intermittent water supply after a massive night-time attack by the enemy on critical infrastructure. In this regard, the mayor of the capital made an important appeal to residents. As Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko explains, almost half of the apartment buildings – about 6,000 – ...

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In Kyiv, after disruptions, the metro resumed operation on the red line

After disruptions to transport services, the metro in the capital has resumed normal operation on the red line, which runs across the Dnipro River. This has been a significant relief for thousands of passengers who use the underground every day to travel between the left and right banks of the city. According to the Kyiv Metro, the red line is ...

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In Kyiv, supporters of Russia organised an underground school in a monastery

In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, law enforcement officers have launched a pre-trial investigation into the activities of an illegal educational institution allegedly operating on the territory of one of the monasteries. According to law enforcement officers and representatives of the prosecutor’s office, investigators are establishing the circumstances surrounding the creation and operation of this underground school. In particular, they ...

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Snowfall and frost will prevail: forecaster gives weather forecast for January

January 2026 in Ukraine promises to be very changeable and full of sharp temperature fluctuations. Ukrainians will experience both severe frosts and periods of thaw, and the weather will be unstable with frequent precipitation, fog and ice on the roads. This was reported by Telegraf. At the start of the new year, Ukrainian regions will be affected by a cold ...

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The father of the helicopter: the biography of Igor Sikorsky

Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky was an outstanding aircraft designer, engineer and inventor of Ukrainian origin who made a significant contribution to the development of aviation in the 20th century and became a pioneer of rotary technology. He was born in Kyiv in 1889 into a family of engineers and scientists, where he received a thorough education and upbringing that fostered technical ...

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Mykhailivska Square: continuity of historical traditions and preservation of national heritage

Mykhailivska Square is one of the most important parts of historic Kyiv, forming a unique space where spirituality, architectural heritage and events of past centuries come together. Thanks to its location on the ancient Kyiv hill, it has long been of strategic importance, as it was here that the roads connecting different parts of the ancient city passed, creating the ...

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The Kyiv Fortress and the mysterious history of Ukraine’s largest fortification system

The Kyiv Fortress is one of the largest and best-preserved fortification systems in Ukraine, with a long and complex history. Its development spans several centuries, during which the city’s territory was repeatedly fortified, renovated and adapted to defence needs. The initial fortifications of Kyiv date back to the times of Kyivan Rus, when the city was an important political centre ...

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Maidan Nezalezhnosti: how Kyiv’s main square became not only an architectural centre, but also a public arena

Maidan Nezalezhnosti is one of the most important symbols of modern Kyiv, a space where historical memory, national identity and civic activism intertwine. Over the centuries, the square has changed its shape and purpose: from the outskirts of the city during the times of Kievan Rus, it gradually transformed into a central urban space that played different roles in different ...

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