Kyiv expert Mykhailo Kalnytsky discusses Moorish architecture in Kyiv, the Karaites, and a mysterious building on Yaroslaviv Val Street. Andriy Kobalia: In Kyiv, not far from the Golden Gates, is an extraordinary old building. It…
Many Ukrainian cities are experiencing a construction boom today. New highrise buildings, residential complexes and entire microdistricts are changing their habitual appearance. And quite often — not for the better. We are already accustomed to…
Zhovkva is a beautiful and extraordinary town located 25 kilometers from Lviv. From its earliest days, Zhovkva’s population was a mix of Poles, Ukrainians and Jews. Today the town’s architectural, historical and cultural diversity make…
Welcome to Ukrainian Jewish Heritage on Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio. I’m Peter Bejger. Architecture and memory. Restoration and commemoration. Cities and towns throughout Europe after the Holocaust have grappled with the issue of historic…
The renowned Ukrainian writer Yurii Andrukhovych was featured in the inaugural Hromadske (Public) Radio broadcast of “Encounters,” a new program devoted to Ukrainian-Jewish relations. Yurii Andrukhovych is currently working on Eight Former Synagogues, or Labels…
