“Zone of Alienation X Disturbed Ground”: An evening of audiovisual performances in Berlin

“Zone of Alienation X Disturbed Ground”: An evening of audiovisual performances in Berlin The Ukrainian Institute in Germany together with UNIGHT, and ∄, in collaboration with CTM Festival, present “Zone of Alienation X Disturbed Ground” — an evening of audiovisual performances at Kantine am Berghain in Berlin on July 12, focusing on the ecological consequences…

Selected Projects of the RHIZOM/RAZOM Programme 2025/26

Selected Projects of the RHIZOM/RAZOM Programme 2025/26 The Ukrainian Institute in Germany, in cooperation with NGO Insha Osvita, has completed the open call for applications within the programme “RHIZOM/RAZOM: Reinforcing Transregional Cultural Partnerships.” Ukrainian and German NGOs, cultural and educational institutions were invited to submit joint project proposals for 2025/26 addressing the theme of decolonisation.…

“The Russian Flag Will Be Flown Wherever Russian Is Spoken”: “Russkiy Mir” Foundation

“The Russian Flag Will Be Flown Wherever Russian Is Spoken”: “Russkiy Mir” Foundation The study Read in English Date: March – July 2022 Researchers: Yuliia Masiienko, Kateryna Zahryvenko, Nadiia Koval, Denys Tereshchenko About the study: This paper is part of the research project “Study of the cultural diplomacy institutions of the Russian Federation” conducted jointly…

First Roubles, Then Guns: The Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund

First Roubles, Then Guns: The Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund The study Read in English Date: March-April 2022 Researchers: Denys Tereschenko, Nadia Koval About the study This paper is part of the Ukrainian Institute’s research project “Study of the cultural diplomacy institutions of the Russian Federation”, conducted jointly with the research agency MZ Hub. The research…

Ukraine at the Classical:NEXT Festival

Ukraine at the Classical:NEXT Festival Ukraine will be represented at the Classical:NEXT festival in Berlin by several delegates from the music industry and two showcase performances: by artist Orest Smovzh (Ukraine/Finland) and the electroacoustic ensemble DZ’OB. When: May 12–15, 2025 Where: Berlin Entrance Registration and Tickets About the festival Classical:NEXT is considered one of the…

Ukrainian program at Leipzig Book Fair

The Ukrainian programme at the Leipzig Book Fair Ukraine will be represented at the Leipzig Book Fair from 27 to 30 March 2025 with its own stand (no. D309, hall 4). This year’s programme focuses on the resilience of Ukrainian literature, the challenges of war for Europe and Ukrainian society, and the history and experiences…

Russian cultural diplomacy in Germany: actors, narratives, and achievements

Russian cultural diplomacy in Germany: actors, narratives, and achievements The Study Read in English Authors: Maria Protsiuk, Anna Prokhorova, Maria Dubyk About the research: The research aims to analyse the activities of state and non-state actors of Russian cultural diplomacy in Germany, their relations, network, and peculiarities of functioning over the last two decades. The…

The projects funded by the RAZOM/RHIZOM programme: strengthening transregional cultural partnerships

The projects funded under the RAZOM/RHIZOM programme A total of 85 applications were received and carefully reviewed. Seven projects, implemented by 14 Ukrainian and German organisations, were selected. The projects are taking place in various cities in Germany. The Ukrainian Institute in Germany is presenting the seven projects selected and funded under the RAZOM/RHIZOM funding…

Presentation of the “New Voices. Literature from Ukraine” catalog of translations of new Ukrainian literature in Berlin

Presentation of the “New Voices. Literature from Ukraine” catalog of translations of new Ukrainian literature in Berlin The catalog is the result of the first year of the translation workshop of the Ukrainian Institute in Germany and contains eight excerpts from eight books by contemporary Ukrainian authors. Photos: Lisa Vlasenko Presentation of the catalog On…

German Expressionism in Ukrainian Cinema: Screening of the film “Arsenal” and discussion about Oleksandr Dovzhenko

130 years of Oleksandr Dovzhenko 130 years of Oleksandr Dovzhenko To mark the 130th birthday of Ukrainian director Oleksandr Dovzhenko, the Ukrainian Institute in Germany is organizing a screening of the silent film Arsenal with live music by British multi-instrumentalist Guy Bartell on 12 September at 8 pm. Afterwards, film experts Barbara Wurm and Anna…