PinnedVik's Culture AtomViktoriia Grivina: Publications.Links to my publications on Ukraine, art, film, and cultural studies.Dec 4, 2023Dec 4, 2023
Vik's Culture AtomUncle Mytia, a Plus OneEvery time I go on a search to clarify one of our many family mysteries, my mom says, “Don’t forget to look for uncle Mytia”. Sometimes I…May 8, 20231May 8, 20231
Vik's Culture AtomGetting to Know Ukrainian: ResourcesHelpful links for individual learners of Ukrainian Language and Culture.Apr 25, 2023Apr 25, 2023
Vik's Culture Atom8th of March and Being Superheroes: AnimationI was born in a newly independent Ukraine, and growing up had to deal with all the decomposing traditions of the soviet union. One such…Mar 8, 2023Mar 8, 2023
Vik's Culture AtomKharkiv Legends: Stop-Motion AnimationsIn winter 2021, in those serene and happy times of the pandemics, two Ukrainians, my friend Vika and I, gathered in a coffee shop in the…Feb 9, 20231Feb 9, 20231
Vik's Culture AtomUkrainian Christmases, My Grandma and WarIt is January, 6, Orthodox Christmas. Or as a journalist of New York Times wrote in their recent article, “A russian Orthodox Christmas”…Jan 6, 20231Jan 6, 20231
Vik's Culture AtomUkrainian Authors in English: Essential ListA talented Ukrainian poet Lyuba Yakymchuk said in a recent talk at STANZA poetry festival that the aggression against Ukrainians did not…Jun 21, 2022Jun 21, 2022
Vik's Culture AtomThoughts on Russian Army and Ukrainian CultureUkrainian poet Taras Shevchenko once wrote:Apr 8, 2022Apr 8, 2022
Vik's Culture AtomWhy it would really help if foreigners learnt Ukrainian literature and culture.Being a Ukrainian abroad is quite an adventure these days. The recent anxiety around my home seems to be creating a lot of interest, but…Jan 30, 20221Jan 30, 20221