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Recording: Explaining Ukraine: Q&A about Ukrainian culture with Kate Tsurkan and Toma Istomina (Patreon)

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2025-10-22 09:58:44

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2026-09

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Dear Kyiv Independent community members,

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our last Q&A about Ukrainian culture and history, and to everyone who sent in their questions.

Last week, culture reporter Kate Tsurkan and deputy chief editor Toma Istomina sat down to discuss Ukrainian culture and answer your questions, including what sets Ukraine apart from the cultures in neighboring countries, the highlights of Ukrainian cuisine, and even superstitions.

If you have any ideas about what topics you’d like to see covered in future Q&As, let us know at community@kyivindependent.com.

Thank you for being a part of our community.

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Explaining Ukraine: Q&A about Ukrainian culture with Kate Tsurkan and Toma Istomina

Thank you for supporting The Kyiv Independent! Join us for our community Q&A on Ukrainian culture with reporter Kate Tsurkan and deputy chief editor Toma Istomina. We asked our Discord community what they wanted to see next — and the winner was Ukrainian culture! From Kyivan Rus to contemporary Ukraine, from resisting Soviet russification to how Russia’s war today affects Ukraine’s cultural scene, Kate and Toma will answer all your questions.