#cherkasy

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Woman from Dubova, Cherkasy Region, early XXth century

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July 2015 in Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine.

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We invite you to our wedding!

Ukrainian invitation card from 1992 designed by Z.O. Vasina (З.О. Васiна): Wedding in Cherkashchyna/ Cherkasy region (Весiлля на Черкащинi)

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July 2015 in Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine.

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International Day of Peace

International Day of Peace in Ukraine.

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Unknown assailants stormed Ukrainian cathedral in Cherkasy

About a hundred people masked in balaclavas stormed the territory of the St. Michael’s Cathedral in Cherkasy and forced parishioners out of the night liturgy, according to Ukrainian media.

The unidentified men who took over the cathedral fired gas guns and used pepper spray. Parishioners tried to defend the cathedral, with Metropolitan Theodosius arriving later to speak to the attackers.

Overnight, the Cathedral, transferred to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU), was seized by alleged supporters of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate), who disagreed with the decision to transfer. OCU parishioners reportedly managed to recapture it.

MP Artem Dmytruk said that local authorities were allegedly gathering people to hold a rally in favour of the OCU. Local law enforcement officers did not intervene in the conflict, Ukrainian media reported.

Calm down, please. I didn’t come here to fight. Did I come to hit someone?

Meanwhile, a military chaplain Volodymyr Pedko called for a repeated storming of the cathedral, whereas Cherkasy mayor Anatoliy Bondarenko urged citizens to “express their opinion about the existence of the Moscow church in our city.” Bondarenko explained that the city authorities did not interfere in the transfer of the church, as parishioners voluntarily joined the OCU.

The storming of St. Michael’s Cathedral is not the first case of oppression of religious freedom in Ukraine. However, neither the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) nor Human Rights Watch provided any comment on religious violence in the country.

While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attends the European Council in the hope of persuading allies to back his “victory plan” to counter an external threat, Ukraine is torn by domestic strife.

St. Michael’s Cathedral, the largest Orthodox church in Ukraine, officially joined the OCU on Thursday, 17 October, inviting parishioners to pray in the Ukrainian language.

Read more HERE

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13 players of the Ukrainian national football team address the world and point to their hometowns that have been affected by the russian invasion:

Andrii Lunin and Mykhailo Mudryk - Krasnohrad, Kharkiv region

Oleksandr Zinchenko - Radomyshl, Zhytomyr region

Mykola Shaparenko - Velyka Novosilka, Donetsk region

Illia Zabarnyi - Kyiv

Artem Dovbyk - Cherkasy

Serhii Sydorchuk - Zaporizhzhia

Victor Tsyhankov - Vinnytsia

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Zhytomyr

Mykola Matvienko - Saky, Crimea

Oleksandr Zubkov - Makiivka, Donetsk region

Maksym Talovierov and Anatolii Trubin - Donetsk

[vintage-ukraine]

Two girls from Cherkasy Region, 1940s

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Heer (German army) Sd.Kfz. 250 half track in action near Cherkasy in Ukraine, late 1943

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Cherkasy, Ukraine in the 1990s.

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мразоти.

одна ніч. 23 літака. 120 ракет. 90 шахедів.

On the night of November 17, 2024, the ruzzian occupiers carried out a massive combined attack on the energy sector facilities of Ukraine with various types of air-, land-, and sea-based missiles, as well as Shahed-type attack UAVs.

In total, according to preliminary data, the radio engineering troops of the Air Force of Ukraine detected and tracked 210 enemy air targets - 120 missiles and 90 UAVs.

By type:

- 1 hypersonic ship missile 3M22 "Zircon";

- 8 X-47M2 "Kinzhal" air-to-ground missiles;

- 101 cruise missiles X-101, "Kalibr";

- 1 Iskander-M ballistic missile;

- 4 X-22/X-31P cruise/anti-radar missiles;

- 5 X-59/X-69 guided missiles;

- 90 attack UAVs/drones of unspecified type.

The enemy used:

- 7 Tu-160 and 16 Tu-95MS strategic bombers;

- 2 Tu-22M3 long-range bombers;

- 5 Su-34 fighter-bombers;

- 4 Su-27 fighters;

- 10 MiG-31K fighters;

- 4 cruise missile carriers in the air attack.

Throughout the night, all available air defense forces and means were deployed along the route of the missiles and drones. Aviation, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare assets, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Air Force and Defense Forces were involved.

According to preliminary data, as of 12.00, 144 air targets were shot down - 102 missiles and 42 UAVs).

As a result of active counteraction by the Defense Forces, 41 enemy UAVs were lost in different regions of Ukraine, and two more UAVs flew towards Russia and the temporarily occupied territory.

Air defense was active in almost all regions of Ukraine - Kyiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Odesa, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Khmelnytskyi, Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, Volyn and Lviv regions.

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Ukrainian artist Volodymyr Babchenko was born in 1970. He was born and studied in the city of Cherkasy (Ukraine).

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Artistic Duo Creates Incredibly Intricate Paper Wigs

Ukrainian-Russian art duo Asya Kozina and Dmitriy Kozin are redefining paper artistry with their intricate, flamboyant wigs crafted entirely from paper.

Drawing inspiration from the opulence of Baroque and Rococo fashion, the talented couple transforms pristine white paper into elaborate, sculptural headpieces. Their unique choice of material enhances the ethereal quality of their designs, making their work stand out both in the art world and across social media. One look at their breathtaking creations, and it’s easy to see why their paper wigs are captivating audiences worldwide.

Asya’s journey into paper wig artistry began over a decade ago in her hometown of Cherkasy, Ukraine. She first exhibited a collection of miniature paper wigs, which garnered significant attention. Five years later, she staged a vernissage where models showcased her handcrafted paper wigs and dresses. Since then, Asya and her husband Dmitriy—also a skilled paper artist—have dedicated themselves to perfecting their craft, earning international recognition for their work.

“Our creative process always begins with sketching ideas or jotting them down before discussing them together,” Dmitriy Kozin shared with Arctic Paper magazine. “Then we dive into research and start bringing our vision to life. While adjustments can happen along the way, we usually have a clear direction from the start. Once we’re fully immersed in a project, we often work around the clock.”

While their designs may appear whimsical and exaggerated, Asya and Dmitriy are meticulous in their research. They pore over historical texts, study illustrations, visit museums, and analyze authentic 17th- and 18th-century references to ensure their wigs stay true to their historical roots. In fact, the dramatic, over-the-top elements of their designs perfectly align with the extravagant aesthetics of their Baroque and Rococo inspirations.

“Baroque and Rococo wigs were adorned with symbols of luxury, refinement, and romanticism—everything from miniature ships and exotic flowers to stuffed birds,” the duo explains.

Through their astonishingly detailed creations, Asya Kozina and Dmitriy Kozin breathe new life into historical fashion, proving that even the most delicate material—paper—can be transformed into extraordinary works of art.

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❤️‍🩹 In Smila, Cherkasy region, a dog was rescued from the rubble of a house after a Russian missile attack. He is alive and unharmed, although he has been there for almost a day.

The rescued dog was taken by the cousin of the owner of the house — Andriy. He added: the family also had a cat, but it did not survive the missile attack.

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Anthropomorphic stone bust, Yamna culture (Pit culture), 3rd millennium BCE, Uman`, Cherkasy reg., Ukraine