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The State of Kiev 4 January 2021

Happy New Year from the State of Kyiv newsletter! Here’s what got us talking this past week. Cool news: The number of new daily coronavirus cases has decreased in Ukraine. At least, according to the official stats. This past week the daily new registered cases were on...

The State of Kiev 28 December 2020

Merry Christmas from the State of Kyiv newsletter! Here’s a new rendition of the Ukrainian Christmas tune Carol of the Bells performed by a military orchestra in Ukraine.  Cool news: Jack Daniel’s has filmed and produced its latest commercial in Ukraine. The locations...

The State of Kiev 28 December 2020

Merry Christmas from the State of Kyiv newsletter! Here’s a new rendition of the Ukrainian Christmas tune Carol of the Bells performed by a military orchestra in Ukraine.  Cool news: Jack Daniel’s has filmed and produced its latest commercial in Ukraine. The locations...

The State of Kiev 21 December 2020

Hello, We hope you’re staying healthy and well. But for your emotional well-being, here’s your weekly selection of cool and ridiculous stuff from Kyiv and beyond. Cool: The Italian city of Florence will get its own monument to Ukraine’s 19th Century poet and artist...

The State of Kiev 14 December 2020

Hello from Kyiv, This past week has been an interesting one, as Kyivans split into two groups: those who embraced the icy conditions, ice skated, and made fun videos and those who avoided going out at all costs lest they fall over and get injuries. But more on the...