A woman wrapped herself in the Ukrainian flag. She is part of a protest against Oligarchs that refuse to give up their positions of power. By Tanya Falenczyk On a weekend, Kiev really comes alive. People stroll along the main boulevard that is lined with street venders and musicians, stop for a break in one of the many cafés or move uphill, towards the park with the nicest view. Sounds like any European capital. Except…

A hallway in School 200 Two years after the Maidan-revolution and a separatist conflict in the east have influenced the way Ukrainians think of themselves. That leads to the question whether this affects the younger generations. So, how do schools in Ukraine instill a sense of national identity in their students? By Joachim Jansen …“And which countries border Ukraine?” English teacher Natalya Guresz asks her class during a presentation. The school-day is almost over and the…

Stores and stalls line the streets in the centre of Kyiv, where some of those hardest hit by the economic crisis come to work each day. By Aleisha Owen   Ukraine’s currency, the hryvnia, has lost approximately one third of its value since 2014. The country’s political turmoil and the conflict in Ukraine’s East have contributed to an economic downtown that has left many struggling with everyday costs of living. These hardships, and frustration with…