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The Tragic Fate of Those Who Preserve Ukraine's Literary Legacy

Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR

Ukrainian novelist Victoria Amelina, who had been searching for a fellow writer's diary documenting life under Russian occupation, was killed while trying to document war atrocities. Amelina, known for her award-winning novels and poetry, joined the organization Truth Hounds to research war crimes in Ukraine. She believed that Russia aimed to exterminate Ukrainian culture and saw parallels between the suppression of Ukrainian culture by imperial and Soviet Russia. Amelina's own life was tragically cut short as she sought to preserve and shed light on the literary heritage of her country.

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Uncovering Russian Soldiers' Graffiti: A Glimpse into Ukraine's Counteroffensive

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hyperallergic

The Ukrainian cultural nonprofit Mizhvukhamy has created an open archive called Wall Evidence to document graffiti and inscriptions left by Russian soldiers during the occupation of Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions. The archive aims to preserve these findings for future research and analysis, as well as provide insights into the identities and actions of Russian soldiers. The collected data includes apologies, nationalistic pride, and bloodthirsty messages, shedding light on the intentions of ordinary Russian soldiers. The archive may also serve as evidence for war crime allegations in the future.

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