We all believe in winning and dream of Ukraine becoming strong and developed after the war. But right now, our goal is to build our nation amid a full-scale war. Russian aggression extends beyond the frontline, and its destructive effects linger even after the guns fall silent. So, Ukraine must devise a strategy to protect its information, political, cultural, and social domains to preserve its achievements and tackle issues like government distrust, corruption, and cultural divides among social strata.

 

How do we rebuild our country and enhance its European direction? What role will Ukraine play globally, and what steps can we take today?

Joining us for this discussion are Mykola Davydiuk, a political scientist and the author behind books like How Putin’s Propaganda Works and How to Make Ukraine Successful, and Anton Sliepakov, the frontman of the band VGNVZH and a contributor to the music charity project WARNIAKANANIA.

 

Guiding the conversation will be Oleh Ovcharenko, a dialogue facilitator and historian.

 

Let's connect on December 9 at 2 PM in Kremenchuk. The meeting details will be sent to registered participants – please find the registration form here.

 

Anton Sliepakov. Photo: DTF Magazine

 

In the evening, at 7:30 PM, we welcome you to experience the documentary-therapeutic project, WARNIAKANNIA by Anton Sliepakov (poetry) and Andriy Sokolov (electronic accompaniment). This project unfolds in real time, offering a unique reflection and artistic response to russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

 

The concert will take place at 12, Maior Boryshchak St. (2nd floor). 

 

Admission is free with prior registration – please complete the form here.

The conversation is organised within the framework of the human rights programme RIGHTS NOW! at the 20th Docudays UA Travelling International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival, in collaboration with the Kremenchuk Information and Education Centre European Club and the Kremenchuk Cultural Association O'Komova.

The 20th Travelling Docudays UA is supported by the Embassy of Sweden in Ukraine, the Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine, and the US Embassy in Ukraine. The opinions, conclusions, or recommendations do not necessarily reflect the views of the governments, charities, or companies of these countries. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of its authors.