№36, (2009)

A HISTORICAL DAY FOR UKRAINE“December 5, 1995 was a historical day for Ukraine. After the Budapest Memorandum was signed by the RF and US presidents and UK prime minister, it was also joined by...

“Wood Nymph, or Ukraine Has Not Yet Died” is the name of an exhibit at Kyiv’s art gallery Tsekh. Its drawing card is a paradoxical combination of traditional and contemporary styles, even the avant-...

The 15th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the fifth session of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol were launched yesterday. The main topic of the...

On Dec. 9, 2009, the Ukraine Palace will host a performance by an unusual troupe from Sevastopol — the Dancing Theater directed by Vadim Elizarov. This is the only choreographic theater in the world...

Dec. 8 1991: Belarus, Russia and Ukraine sign an agreement on the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in Brest. Dec. 9 1918: The Directory resolves to reinstate the Ukrainian National Republic’s...

On Dec. 1, 2009, the European Union began to live in accordance with the regulations of the Reform Treaty of Lisbon. What impact will this have on the relations between Brussels and Kyiv? What is the...

The dialogue between Oxana Pachliowska and an outstanding Italian Slavist of global renown, Sante Graciotti, in the previous issues of The Day marked the beginning of a series of interviews with...

The Ukrainian army, which celebrated its 18th birthday last Sunday, does have things to be proud of. The Armed Forces of Ukraine, which are showing their own people and the world a high class even in...

The name of the legendary Ukrainian composer Volodymyr Ivasiuk has turned into a bartering chip in the hands of politicians and a tool used by spin doctors, whereas honoring his memory has become...

On November 17, the Verkhovna Rada passed a resolution to hold parliamentary hearings on freedom of expression in the regional mass media with the participation of representatives of government...

The capsule collection Neskinchennist (Endlessness) of the X’U brand was created specially for the Chambre Boutique at the Vozdvyzhensky Hotel on Andriivsky Uzviz St. in Kyiv. It is based on the 2010...

Ukraine has a long history of cooperation with the World Bank. Today the WB sees its mission in helping Ukraine enhance its competitiveness and efficiency in utilizing resources. The WB is also...

Lutsk — Lutsk hosted the launch of a sacral image with authentic painting dating back to the 11th or the 12th century. It is one of the most ancient icons in Europe, and there are few icons of this...

A four-episode film, tentatively titled Scarlet Sails, is being made in Kyiv. It is a co-production of the Inter TV channel, Inter Media Productions studios, and the companies Ukrfilmtrust and Pronto...

After a long interval caused by the flu epidemic and quarantine, the National Opera of Ukraine opened its doors and eager buffs formed lines at the box offices. The Nutcracker is one of their...