Opinion

In trying to destroy Ukrainian culture, Russia only proved how powerful it is

The more that Russia tries to kill Ukrainian culture, the harder it reemerges. In August 2025, Russian military forces struck the artist collective Nahirna22 in Kyiv, killing one civilian seeking shelter. The group, which includes a roster of incredible Gen-Z Ukrainian artists such as Lviv-born Yuriy Bolsa, rebuilt in under two months and reopened their studios to the public. They were hit again in November. Both attacks demonstrate systematic targeting by Russian military forces, not on dron