Language
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Society
From the Valuev Circular to rockets aimed at books: Budanov announced the continuation of cultural genocide
During part of July 2026, Russian strikes destroyed more than 1.5 million Ukrainian books. Printing presses and publishers' warehouses were hit; in…
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Society
Up to 170,000 hryvnias in fines: the Rada wants to ban Russian-language music in establishments
For the first playback of Russian-language music in an establishment, they propose fining up to 17,000 hryvnias, and for subsequent violations —…
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Accidents
A Russian cartoon shown to a first-grade class cost the teacher a 3,400-hryvnia fine
During a first-grade lesson, children were shown a fragment of a cartoon with Russian voice-over. After a complaint from the pupil’s father…
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Society
1501 appeals to the language ombudsman in six months: Kyiv — 507 complaints, main violators — websites
Following the capital, the top regions are Odesa region (254) and Kharkiv region (166). Complaints about advertising and signs (229) and the…
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Culture
Russian language, signs and books: the "Masks" theatre in Odesa was issued four protocols at once
Odesa theater "Masks" has again found itself at the center of a language scandal. After complaints from 3 visitors, an inspection found…
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Society
77% of Ukrainians are against the Russian language in the official sphere: only 5% want it as a second state language
A new KMIS survey showed a clear trend: most Ukrainians do not want to see the Russian language in the official sphere.…
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Society
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Businesses in Korablenyi were checked for compliance with the language law: two violations were found
26 shops and service establishments were inspected for compliance with language legislation. As a result, 2 violations were found and 2 warnings…
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Society
Public space without the "Russian world": a symbolic decision adopted
In Poltava, city council deputies have banned Russian-language cultural products in public spaces. The restrictions will apply to transport, food establishments, cultural…
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Society
A Russian song was played in the "Mida" store: customers outraged over "Mother Earth"
At the "Mida" store visitors heard the Russian song "Mother Earth". People were outraged that during the full-scale war content from the…
