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Slukh (media)
Slukh — Ukrainian media about music and culture, founded in 2018. The site covers musical and cultural events in Ukraine and the world, tells about Ukrainian popular and little-known artists. The resource includes news, analytical texts, interviews, genre selections and thematic playlists. Also known for their own video content. The co-founder and editor-in-chief is Maksym Serdiuk. History The history of the project dates back to 2014, when Maxim Serdiuk, a sophomore at the Institute of Journalism of Taras Shevchenko National University, joined the team of masters who develop publications on music "Muzmapa". It was a media about Ukrainian niche music. Subsequently, the participants decided to continue to improve the project. Over time, more and more people began to learn about this resource, and the Muzmapa team gradually became the Slukh team. As a result, the Muzmapa project was frozen. In the interview, Maksym recalls: ''“We came on the initiative of the ticket service Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Online Magazine
An online magazine is a magazine published on the Internet, through bulletin board systems and other forms of public computer networks. One of the first magazines to convert from a print magazine format to being online only was the computer magazine '' Datamation''. Some online magazines distributed through the World Wide Web call themselves webzines. An ezine (also spelled e-zine) is a more specialized term appropriately used for small magazines and newsletters distributed by any electronic method, for example, by electronic mail (e-mail/email, see Zine). Some social groups may use the terms cyberzine and hyperzine when referring to electronically distributed resources. Similarly, some online magazines may refer to themselves as "electronic magazines", "digital magazines", or "e-magazines" to reflect their readership demographics or to capture alternative terms and spellings in online searches. An online magazine shares some features with a blog and also with online newspape ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onuka (band)
ONUKA (literally: ''granddaughter'') is a Ukrainian electro-folk band. It was created in 2013 by Ukrainian musicians Yevhen Filatov and Nata Zhyzhchenko. Other group members are Daryna Sert (keyboardist and backing vocalist), Mariya Sorokina (percussionist) and Yevhen Yovenko (banduryst). The band's instrumentation includes electronic drums, trombones, French horns and Ukrainian folk instruments bandura and sopilka. History The Ukrainian word ''Onuka'' translates to "granddaughter," a tribute to lead singer Zhyzhchenko's grandfather and renowned folk-instrument maker, Oleksandr Shlionchyk. Zhyzhchenko started her music career as a member of the band Tomato Jaws, a band that she started with her brother. Tomato Jaws remained active for 11 years. Several of its songs were remixed by Filatov's band The Maneken, ultimately leading to the creation of Onuka. Lead singer Nata Zhyzhchenko believes that she can revitalize old traditions and classic folk instruments (such as the bandura a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vivienne Mort
Vivienne Mort is a Ukrainian indie rock band formed by Daniela Zaiushkina in 2007. History The first attempts to create the band were made in 2007, when singer/songwriter Daniela Zaiushkina composed her first songs. In 2008 they recorded the songs "Лети" and "День, коли святі...". The band spent 2009 looking for musicians as well as performing some concerts. Finally, in 2010 Vivienne Mort released its debut mini album ''Єсєнтукі LOVE'', which was voted 2010's best mini album by 7000 respondents according to ''ФаДієз''.http://kompas-oe.blogspot.com/2011/01/dolce-vita-2010.html In 2013 the band released their first full-length album ''Театр Pipinó'' at the Revet Sound recording studio and set out on a Ukrainian tour with the aim of supporting the album. At the same time, they made a music video for the song "Сліди маленьких рук", that was broadcast and spread on the net very quickly. In 2014 Vivienne Mort released the seco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Badoev
Alan Kazbekovich Badoev ( uk, Алан Казбекович Бадоєв; born January 1981) is a Ukrainian movie director, music video director, screenwriter, TV producer, TV presenter and music producer of Ossetian origin. He first gained international recognition in 2006 with his awarded full-length movie debut "OrAngeLove" ''().'' Today Badoev is most notable for his prize-winning work as music video director. He has directed more than 500 music videos. Early life Alan Kazbekovich Badoev was born on January 10, 1981, in Beslan, North Ossetian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. He grew up in the city of Horlivka, Ukraine. In 1998 he began his studies at the Kyiv National Karpenko-Kary University and graduated in 2003. During his studies he began to make documentaries, short films and music videos (e.g. for Iryna Bilyk and Dmitri Klimashenko). Personal life From 2003 to 2012 Badoev was married to Ukrainian TV presenter, actress, producer and designer Zhanna Bado ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verka Serduchka
Andriy Mykhailovych Danylko ( uk, Андрі́й Миха́йлович Дани́лко; born 2 October 1973), better known as his drag persona Verka Serduchka ( uk, Вє́рка Сердю́чка, links=no, ; russian: Ве́рка Сердю́чка, links=no), is a Ukrainian comedian, actor, and singer. He represented Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 as Verka, finishing in second place. He has sold over 600,000 records. He has appeared in films, most notably a cameo as Verka in the American comedy film '' Spy'' (2015). Early life Andriy Mykhailovych Danylko was born to a working-class family in Poltava on 2 October 1973. His mother, Svitlana Volkova, came from the noble Khomentovsky family, who were friends with the artist Ilya Repin. In 1980, at the age of seven, he lost his father to lung cancer. Since childhood, he had a talent for drawing and music, and he entered art school in 1984. His talents were manifested in other areas as well; he was the captain of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Potap
Oleksiy Andriyovich Potapenko ( uk, Олексій Андрійович Потапенко; born 8 May 1981), known professionally as Potap, is a Ukrainian singer, rapper, songwriter and producer. He has been involved as a performer and/or producer of such iconic music acts as ''Potap i Nastya'', '' Vremya i Steklo'', ''MOZGI'' and many more, releasing over 300 songs, the vast majority of which became international hits. Biography Oleksiy Potapenko was born on 8 May 1981 in Kyiv. His father, Andriy Potapenko (born 1956), served in the military. His mother, Lyudmila Potapenko (born 1958) is a world fin swimming race champion. Oleksii has been practicing swimming and water polo, where he received the title of Master of Sports. He has earned two degrees. The first one is a PE instructor and water polo coach (National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport). The second one is a Master of Economics, Entrepreneurship and Audit (Kyiv National Economic University). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonio Lukich
Antonio Lukić (Ukrainian: Антоніо Лукіч), known professionally as Antonio Lukich, is a Ukrainian filmmaker who was born in Uzhhorod, Ukraine. Throughout his career, Antonio has achieved much success, gaining awards at an international and nationally recognised level. One such award is the Merited Artist of Ukraine awarded to him in March, 2021. This state honorary decoration is awarded to those who make significant contributions and achieve notable success in film and art for the country of Ukraine. Biography Antonio was born in 1992 in Uzhhorod. In 2011–2015, he studied at the Karpenko-Karyi Kyiv National University and received a bachelor's degree in directing (studying with Volodymyr Oseledchyk). Lukich's first film, ''Fish of Lake Baikal'' (2014), won the "Best Documentary Award" at the CineRail International Film Festival in Paris. His graduation film, ''It Was Showering in Manchester'', went on to win Best Short Film at the 2016 Odesa International Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vladyslav Yama
Vladyslav Mykolaiovych Yama ( uk, Владисла́в Микола́йович Я́ма), also known as Vlad Yama ( uk, Влад Яма) (born July 10, 1982 in Zaporizhzhia), is a Ukrainian dancer, educator, and is one of three judges for Ukraine's Got Talent and Tantsi z zirkamy. He has one older brother, Dmitry (born 1975) who works as a lawyer in Odessa. Yama is a graduate of Zaporizhzhia National University, where he earned his degree in physical education. Career Yama started dancing at the age of 7. He first made his debut in a dance group known as "Krok", and shortly moved on to dance in another group called "Fiesta". He also teaches choreography at Kyiv University Kyiv University or Shevchenko University or officially the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv ( uk, Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка), colloquially known as KNU ... and dance. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Yama, Vladyslav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DakhaBrakha
DakhaBrakha is a Ukrainian folk music quartet which combines the musical styles of several ethnic groups. It was a winner of the in 2009 and the Shevchenko National Prize in 2020. DakhaBrakha is a project of the Dakh Contemporary Arts Center, led by Vladyslav Troitskyi and born as a live theater music crew. Troitskyi continues to be the band's producer. Members of DakhaBrakha participate in the centre's other projects, notably in the all-female cabaret project '' Dakh Daughters'', as well as in the annual Gogolfest festival. Name etymology The group's name derives from Ukrainian verbs ''Давати'' and ''Брати'', meaning "give" and "take", respectively – while also playing on the Art Centre's name "Dakh" (literally "roof" in Ukrainian). Members * Marko Halanevych – vocals, goblet drum, tabla, didgeridoo, harmonica, accordion, cajón, jaw harp * Olena Tsybulska – vocals, percussion * Iryna Kovalenko – vocals, djembe, flute, buhay, piano, ukulele, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monatik
Dmytro Monatyk ( uk, Дмитро «Діма» Монатик; born 1 April 1986 in Lutsk), professionally known as MONATIK, is a Ukrainian singer, songwriter, dancer, composer. He opened the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 on 9 May. eurovisionary.com Retrieved 10 May 2017 Biography Early years From 2000 to 2006, he was a member of the Lutsk Breakdance Group 'DBS Crew', which became the best 'B-boy' group in west Ukraine. In 2003, he went to the[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taras Shevchenko National University
Kyiv University or Shevchenko University or officially the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv ( uk, Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка), colloquially known as KNU, is located in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The university is universally recognized as the most prestigious university of Ukraine, being the largest national higher education institution. KNU is ranked within top 650 universities in the world. It is the third oldest university in Ukraine after the University of Lviv and University of Kharkiv. Currently, its structure consists of fifteen faculties (academic departments) and five institutes. It was founded in 1834 by the Russian Tsar Nikolai I as the Saint Vladimir Imperial University of Kiev, and since then it has changed its name several times. During the Soviet Union era, Kiev State University was one of the top-three universities in the USSR, along with Moscow State University and Len ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States Agency For International Development
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is an Independent agencies of the United States government, independent agency of the federal government of the United States, U.S. federal government that is primarily responsible for administering civilian United States foreign aid, foreign aid and development assistance. With a budget of over $27 billion, USAID is one of the List of development aid country donors, largest official aid agencies in the world and accounts for more than half of all U.S. foreign assistance—the highest in the world in absolute dollar terms. Congress passed the Foreign Assistance Act on September 4, 1961, which reorganized U.S. foreign assistance programs and mandated the creation of an agency to administer economic aid. USAID was subsequently established by the executive order of President John F. Kennedy, who sought to unite several existing foreign assistance organizations and programs under one agency. USAID became the first U.S. fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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