What does music mean to you, and what does it mean to sing Ukrainian songs thousands of kilometers away from your homeland? Music is our life — it is something we cannot imagine ourselves without. It is a part of us, a force that always uplifts us spiritually. No matter how long we might step […]
Some things are hard to automate. Not because algorithms don’t exist, but because attentiveness is required — not digital, but human. A living sense. Experience. And the ability to see what doesn’t yet exist but is ready to be born in the imagination. My name is Marianna Sorochynska. I am an artist, stage designer, graphic
In the very heart of Central Florida, near Greater Orlando, a special fire has been burning for five years. It is not just a stage with music, nor only festival tents or traditional embroidered attire. It is Vatra — a symbol of warmth, memory, tradition, and resilience. The festival was born from a powerful idea
There are moments when life feels as if it has collapsed. A storm rises inside, sweeping away every support, leaving only confusion, fear, and the desperate need for shelter. For me, such a storm led unexpectedly to the quiet mountains of Idaho, not far from the healing waters of Lava Hot Springs, where I entered
Ilona Nesterova’s life is a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. Born and raised in Ukraine, she grew up with a strong sense of ambition and a belief that life is meant to be designed, not simply endured. With a natural gift for communication and a passion for excellence, Ilona pursued higher education, earning
What will Ukraine be like after the war? Of course, responsible minds are already working on ambitious plans! They are tackling complex issues, such as whether to rebuild the industrial giants that have been almost entirely destroyed. What will happen to industrial energy facilities, many of which were put into operation back in Soviet times
Eighty-four-year-old Eugenia arrived in Sweden during the third year of a war that reshaped her world. The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 had driven millions from their homes, but for Eugenia, the journey carried even deeper heartbreak. She came to join her daughter and grandson after laying her husband to rest — stepping into
When the world around collapses, true strength is born — the strength of spirit, of feminine resilience, and of faith. The story of Olena Grytsynger is exactly that. She is one of those women who turn pain into wings and trials into a new rise. Olena is a Ukrainian woman who was forced to flee
Please tell us about your journey from being a winner of world beauty contests to becoming a public and cultural activist in Switzerland. My journey is a combination of beauty, strength, and responsibility. After winning the beauty contest, I felt that this title was not just a crown, but a voice. A voice that has
