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Oleg Petrasiuk

Photojournalist

Ukrainian photographer born in Kyiv. Oleg holds a Master's degree in History and Archaeology from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (2014). He began his photojournalism career in 2009, freelancing for UNIAN, then worked at Ukrinform (2013-2016) and Kyiv Post (2017-2021). Since late 2022, he has been working with the European Pressphoto Agency. In early 2024, Oleg joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine and serves in the 24th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after King Danylo.

Articles

Mosaics in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, on Dec. 4, 2025.
Photos

Russia's war is erasing Kostiantynivka's Soviet-era mosaics — this is why it matters

by Kate Tsurkan, Oleg Petrasiuk
The mosaics covering the facades of factories, cultural centers, and apartment blocks across eastern Ukraine were designed with a specific kind of permanence in mind. They survived the Soviet collapse, the chaos of the 1990s, and decades of post-industrial neglect. What these mosaics couldn't survive was Russian artillery. As Russia’s full-scale war enters its fifth year, the fighting is erasing art that was meant to be indestructible. Photographer Oleg Petrasiuk has captured not just images o
Photos

In photos: Grinding war in Donetsk Oblast through the lens of photojournalist-turned-soldier

by Oleg Petrasiuk, Asami Terajima
When Oleg Petrasiuk began taking photos in 2009, photography was only meant to be a side gig to earn some money while in college. Eventually, it became his life’s work. After Russia launched its all-out war against Ukraine, Petrasiuk was drafted to serve in Ukraine’s Armed Forces. He didn’t let go of his camera. Petrasiuk now serves in the press service of the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade, holding ground in the embattled Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast. The 33-year-old photographer, who prev
Culture

First heavy snowfall hits Kyiv (PHOTOS)

by Victoria Petryk, Oleg Petrasiuk
Kyiv had its first heavy snowfall of the season on the evening of Dec. 20, with 13 centimeters of snow rapidly covering the capital. Traffic ground to a halt across the city while the number of road accidents surged. For example, a tram derailed on Kyrylivska Street in the Podil neighborhood. The city authorities reported that they deployed 287 snow plows and 354 municipal workers to clean the snow off the streets. The snowfall was accompanied by a cold snap: Temperature fell to -9 degrees Ce

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