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1. Six windows on Ukraine: Acceptance.
   Jan 28, 2026 · original
   “Acceptance is learning how to live, even when grief never leaves.” For our fifth season, ⁠ Ukrainian Spaces ⁠ returns to its beginnings, revisiting six Ukrainians from the 2022 inaugural season to see how war, time, and resistance have reshaped their lives. Across six episodes— fear, belonging, creation, resilience, love, and acceptance —our guests reflect on the past and write letters to their former selves. This season affirms that Ukraine’s story is best told by Ukrainians themselves. For our season five finale, the Acceptance episode, Val and Maksym reunite with Marichka Buchelnikova , a Ukrainian producer, journalist, civil society advocate, and co-founder of Ukraine Explainers . We reflect on extreme resistance burnout many Ukrainians face, accepting our human limits in the face of existential threat, and the quiet work of learning how to live alongside genocide without normalisin
2. Six windows on Ukraine: Love.
   Jan 21, 2026 · original
   “What this war taught us as a society, as people, is that yes, it doesn't take you a lot to help somebody, to step in, to extend your hand to people whom you do not know. It made us more open to helping strangers, to helping each other.” For our fifth season, Ukrainian Spaces returns to its beginnings, revisiting six Ukrainians from the 2022 inaugural season to see how war, time, and resistance have reshaped their lives. Across six episodes— fear, belonging, creation, resilience, love, and acceptance —our guests reflect on the past and write letters to their former selves. This season affirms that Ukraine’s story is best told by Ukrainians themselves. In this Love episode of the new Ukrainian Spaces season, we reconnect with a Ukrainian journalist, media strategist and head of the Ukraїner platform, Julia Tymoshenko . She shares with Val and Maksym why she decided to stay in Ukraine in 2
3. Six windows on Ukraine: Resilience.
   Jan 14, 2026 · original
   “A Ukrainian home is something you rebuild, again and again.” For our fifth season, Ukrainian Spaces returns to its beginnings, revisiting six Ukrainians from the 2022 inaugural season to see how war, time, and responsibility have reshaped their lives. Across six episodes—fear, belonging, creation, resilience, love, and acceptance—our guests reflect on the past and write letters to their former selves. This season affirms that Ukraine’s story is best told by Ukrainians themselves. In this Resilience episode of the new Ukrainian Spaces season, we speak with Olia Hercules , a Ukrainian-born celebrity chef and writer whose work goes far beyond food. Olia talks about family, memory, and what happens when history is erased and must be carried by people instead — as a form of Ukrainian resilience, tested by centuries of Ukrainian resistance to erasure. Since her first appearance on the Ukraini
4. Six windows on Ukraine: Creation.
   Jan 7, 2026 · original
   "These films are not about events. They are about structures that allow violence to happen." For our fifth season, Ukrainian Spaces returns to where it began: revisiting six Ukrainians from the 2022 inaugural season to see how hope, resistance, and resilience have shaped their lives. Across six episodes—fear, belonging, language, love, resistance, and the future—our guests reflect on the past, share intimate stories, and write letters to their former selves. A return and continuation, this season reminds us that Ukraine’s story is best told by Ukrainians themselves. In this episode of the season, Ukrainian Spaces reconnects with a Ukrainian filmmaker and writer, Oleksiy Radynski . He joins Maksym and Val to reflect on how analytical thinking and creative work became his ways to endure the anxiety and chaos of the full-scale invasion. What started as an effort to stay focused grew into aw
5. Six windows on Ukraine: Belonging.
   Dec 17, 2025 · original
   ”The key to solving the world’s urgent problems may lie within Ukraine — from disinformation to modern warfare. We’ve lived these crises and learned how to resist them.” For our fifth season, Ukrainian Spaces returns to where it began: revisiting six Ukrainians from the 2022 inaugural season to see how hope, resistance, and resilience have shaped their lives. Across six episodes—fear, belonging, language, love, resistance, and the future—our guests reflect on the past, share intimate stories, and write letters to their former selves. A return and continuation, this season reminds us that Ukraine’s story is best told by Ukrainians themselves. In the second episode of the season, Ukrainian Spaces returns to a conversation that began in 2022 and follows it to its consequences. Ukrainian writer and thinker Sasha Dovzhyk joins Maksym and Val to reflect on belonging, return, and what happens w
6. Six windows on Ukraine: Fear.
   Dec 10, 2025 · original
   ”Peace is not achieved unless we undo the displacement. If there's a ceasefire, it doesn't mean much unless there are people who can actually go to their homes” For our fifth season, Ukrainian Spaces returns to where it began: revisiting six Ukrainians from the 2022 inaugural season to see how hope, resistance, and resilience have shaped their lives. Across six episodes—fear, belonging, language, love, resistance, and the future—our guests reflect on the past, share intimate stories, and write letters to their former selves. A return and continuation, this season reminds us that Ukraine’s story is best told by Ukrainians themselves.A Ukrainian journalist, Olek Shyn , joins Maksym and Val for the first episode of the season to reflect on the early days of the war in Ukraine and how fear has transformed into action, drive, and new purpose. Originally from the Koryo-saram community of Ukrai
7. Unveiled: Ukraine, Forever.
   Nov 23, 2024 · original
   S4E6 Stas, Marichka, Val, and Maksym come together for the last episode of the season to reflect on three years of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In this episode, we think back on who we were on February 24, 2022, and how profoundly we have changed since then. We discuss meaningful resistance and solidarity, the importance of personal stories, and our determination to support Ukraine for the long haul to victory and freedom. DISCLAIMER: This is a public release. Our Patreon family gets the newest episodes several weeks ahead of the rest. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up and listen as the season's story unfolds.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ukrainian Spaces is more than a podcast; it's a movement . It's about reclaiming the narrative, breaking free from outdated stereotypes, and understanding the complex roots of Ukraine's present and future. Together, we can unravel the threads of Ukrainian history and witness the unwav
8. Unveiled: the Revolution of Dignity
   Nov 16, 2024 · original
   S4E5 “Maidan is a place of freedom.” Val and Marichka met in Kyiv to record a live episode from Maidan Square, where the Revolution of Dignity happened 10 years before. Listen to us walk around familiar streets and remember how it all started and what we were doing and feeling at the time. Through their eyes and memories, we go back to the events that shaped a new generation of Ukrainian freedom fighters. DISCLAIMER: This is a public release. Our Patreon family gets the newest episodes several weeks ahead of the rest. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up and listen as the season's story unfolds.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ukrainian Spaces is more than a podcast; it's a movement . It's about reclaiming the narrative, breaking free from outdated stereotypes, and understanding the complex roots of Ukraine's present and future. Together, we can unravel the threads of Ukrainian history and witness the unwavering spirit of a nation fighting
9. Unveiled: Qırım
   Nov 9, 2024 · original
   S4E4 “There is no free Ukraine without free Qırım.” When Russia invaded and annexed Crimea (or Qırım, an indigenous name) in 2014, the lives of all Ukrainians changed in irrevocable ways, but none more so than Crimean Tatars. Our season would be incomplete without an episode on Qırım, and the story of Crimea can only be told by those it truly belongs to. That’s why we invited Lina, a Crimean Tatar woman and activist, to talk to her about her home, her identity and have her share her memories with all of us about Qırım. Lina’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe-bSIZ4IL16k3O1YQPiBjw Lina’s Twitter: https://x.com/linafromcrimea_ DISCLAIMER: This is a public release. Our Patreon family gets the newest episodes several weeks ahead of the rest. ⁠⁠⁠Sign up and listen as the season's story unfolds.⁠⁠⁠ Ukrainian Spaces is more than a podcast; it's a movement . It's about reclaim
10. Unveiled: The Orange Revolution
    Jan 24, 2024 · original
    S4E3 Before 2004, Ukraine pulsed with a vibrant cultural awakening. Following decades of Soviet suppression, Ukrainian language, music, art, and identity blossomed in a hard-won space. But this renaissance wasn't without its challenges. In this episode, we explore the diverse memories of Ukrainians navigating this crucial period: Marichka recalls the Orange Revolution through the eyes of a child, witnessing her mother's passionate activism and the birth of a national spirit. Val paints a broader picture, highlighting the Orange Revolution's significance for Ukraine's democratic future and the pushback it received from Russia. Stas reflects on a childhood marked by cultural duality, where Ukrainian culture fought for recognition against the dominance of Russian influence. Maksym shares a poignant story of bullying for speaking Ukrainian, revealing the lingering scars of colonial self-hate
11. Unveiled: Ukraine's Renewed Independence
    Jan 24, 2024 · original
    S4E2 On August 24th, 1991, Ukraine celebrated a moment etched in history: its independence from the Soviet Union. It was a culmination of centuries of struggle for freedom, a renewal of a spirit that had been suppressed for too long. This episode of Ukrainian Spaces delves into the complex story of Ukraine's regained independence. We hear personal reflections from the hosts, exploring how their families and communities experienced this pivotal moment. Through their stories, we discover the challenges and triumphs of rebuilding a nation, the echoes of history that continue to resonate, and the unwavering spirit of a people determined to be free. DISCLAIMER: This is a public release. Our Patreon family gets newest episodes several weeks ahead of the rest. ⁠Sign up and listen as the season's story unfolds.⁠ Ukrainian Spaces is more than a podcast; it's a movement . It's about reclaiming the
12. Unveiled: Echoes of Chornobyl
    Jan 24, 2024 · original
    S4E1 For many Ukrainians born after 1986, Chornobyl wasn't just a history lesson. It was a silent shadow cast over their lives. This episode delves into the personal stories of three Ukrainians grappling with the legacy of the world's worst nuclear disaster. From childhood memories of dosimeters and secret evacuations to the lingering distrust of authority and the ongoing environmental impact, we explore how Chornobyl continues to shape Ukraine's identity. DISCLAIMER: This is a public release. Our Patreon family gets the newest episodes several weeks ahead of the rest. ⁠Sign up and listen as the season's story unfolds.⁠ Ukrainian Spaces is more than a podcast; it's a movement . It's about reclaiming the narrative, breaking free from outdated stereotypes, and understanding the complex roots of Ukraine's present and future. Together, we can unravel the threads of Ukrainian history and witn
13. Season 4 Premiere: How it all started.
    Jan 4, 2024 · original
    S4E0 What made four total strangers connect in those first few paralysing months of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine ? This season, Ukrainian Spaces embarks on a personal odyssey through defining moments in Ukrainian history with Val, Maksym, Stas and Marichka. From the haunting aftermath of Chernobyl to the spirit of resistance ignited by the Maidan Revolution, we explore how the past shapes the present and what unites us as Ukrainians in the face of unimaginable challenges. DISCLAIMER: This is a public release. Our Patreon family gets newest episodes several weeks ahead of the rest. Sign up and listen as the season's story unfolds. Ukrainian Spaces is more than a podcast; it's a movement . It's about reclaiming the narrative, breaking free from outdated stereotypes, and understanding the complex roots of Ukraine's present and future. Together, we can unravel the threads of Ukrainian
14. olek: our ukrainian identity, explained
    Dec 18, 2023 · original
    podcast premiere episode: a jewish-ukrainian president and a korean-ukrainian governor emerge as key leaders in the ukrainian liberation war. perfect timing to decolonize your views about what it means to be a ukrainian. spoiler: it has nothing to do with ethnicity, race, or language. our featured ukrainian is oleksandr shyn , a civil society diplomat and activist SUPPORT: #UkrainianSpaces is a 100% independent, volunteer and listener-supported initiative. If you like us, please become our Patreon sponsor and help us to amplify more Ukrainian voices GET FEATURED: you can also send us a voicemail GET CONNECTED: find #UkrainianSpaces on ukrainianspaces.com _ twitter _ insta _ follow Val and Maksym Val’s twitter and Insta and tiktoks Maksym’s twitter and insta and tiktoks
15. mid-season bonus: owning stupid stuff we said about Ukraine
    Nov 13, 2023 · original
    From victim-blaming and thinking that Russia is the language of smarter people to advocating against arming Ukraine. In our third bonus episode, available exclusively to our Patreon family, the #UkrainianSpaces team is bringing you a cringe-fest full of embarrassing things we said and thought about Ukraine and Ukrainianness. Be patient with us. One can measure the supremacy of a colonial empire in the number of lands it conquered and pillaged. But the real triumph happens in the heads of the people it conquered and conditioned to feel inferior. Sharing the stories of our own personal decolonization journeys will help you to understand Ukraine better. And it will help us to heal. A while ago, we started treating ⁠⁠our Patreon family⁠⁠ with exclusive #UkrainianSpaces bonus episodes during which our team (Valeriia, Maksym, Solomiya, and Tetyana) answers the questions from our Patreon commun
16. mid-season bonus: a love letter to the diaspora.
    Sep 23, 2023 · original
    Misunderstood, ridiculed, or cast out. The relations between Ukrainians at home and the Ukrainian diaspora have often been rocky. It took another genocide and powerful soul-searching to finally bring them together - like never before. The 44-million family has finally merged into the 66-million one. A while ago, we started treating ⁠our Patreon family⁠ with exclusive #UkrainianSpaces bonus episodes during which our team (Valeriia, Maksym, Solomiya, and Tetyana) answers the questions from our Patreon community. Now, we are releasing some of them to the public while working on a new season. Also: SUPPORT: #UkrainianSpaces is a 100% independent, volunteer, and listener-supported initiative. Please ensure we can amplify more Ukrainian voices and decolonize more Ukraine conversations — ⁠⁠ ⁠become our Patreon sponsor⁠ or bring a friend if you already are (a free trial is available.) GET FEATUR
17. mid-season bonus: 2014.
    Sep 12, 2023 · original
    Ukrainians often mention that the ongoing genocide did not start in 2022 but rather has been a slow-burning event since the 2014 Maidan Revolution. Everything that has happened since then is about Russia punishing Ukraine for wanting to be free. If the world did understand the revolution and heard Ukrainians 9 years ago, then maybe we wouldn't be dealing with this catastrophe today. A while ago, we started treating our Patreon family with exclusive #UkrainianSpaces bonus episodes during which our team (Valeriia, Maksym, Solomiya, and Tetyana) answers the questions from our Patreon community. Now, we are releasing some of them to the public while working on a new season. Also: SUPPORT: #UkrainianSpaces is a 100% independent, volunteer, and listener-supported initiative. Please ensure we can amplify more Ukrainian voices and decolonize more Ukraine conversations — ⁠⁠ become our Patreon spo
18. genia and azamat. qazaqs, we see you
    Jul 24, 2023 · original
    DISCLAIMER. This is a public version of the podcast. Our Patreon family ⁠⁠ gets the episodes much earlier, packaged with lots of bonus and backstage content. s3e9 (season finale): The triumph of colonialism is not just about the size of the conquered lands or looted wealth. It is about the success of identity confusion among the colonized people. People who do not know who they are, do not speak their own language, who look down on their own culture and feel embarrassed about their own roots. Ukrainians are not the only nation that can tell you a lot about the violence of Russian colonial assimilation. But the daily sacrifices of Ukrainians fighting off the empire inspire other survivor nations to speak up. For a very special and moving season three finale, we bring Qazaq democracy activist Yevgeniya Plakhina and Qazaq thinker Azamat Junisbai for an episode where we celebrate Qazaq cultu
19. oksana. russian culture is a lie
    Jul 6, 2023 · original
    DISCLAIMER. This is a public version of the podcast. Our Patreon family ⁠⁠ gets the episodes much earlier, packaged with lots of bonus and backstage content. s3e8: Whenever you are in a museum and see an artist being credited as Russian or mentioned as being born in Russia — there is a massive chance that they are not. Malevych, Repin, Ekster. Many Ukrainian artists are still mislabeled as 'Russian' in most foreign museums, galleries, and art spaces. That is thanks to centuries of Russian colonial imperialism stealing and appropriating indigenous artists. The entire concept of 'Great Russian culture' is a big colonial lie . For this one, we feature Ukrainian art historian and journalist Oksana Semenik , who survived the genocide in Bucha by pure luck. But the Russian empire messed with the wrong Ukrainian — after escaping mass slaughter, Semenik launched a global crusade to decolonize mi
20. alim. crimea was never russian
    Jun 19, 2023 · original
    DISCLAIMER. This is a public version of the podcast. Our ⁠⁠ Patreon family ⁠⁠ gets the episodes much earlier, packaged with lots of bonus and backstage content. s3e7: The Crimea region in southern Ukraine (or Qirim, as local indigenous people call it) has been a centerpiece for russian imperial propaganda for centuries. You steal a land, cleanse it from the entire indigenous population, replace locals with settler colonists, rename every settlement, every street, river, and mountain — and soon the entire world is sure that Crimea is somehow 'always been russian.' After Crimea, russians deployed the same occupation formula in countless other lands. They keep using it in modern-day Ukraine, too. To decolonize the Qirim myth and explain why Ukraine won't be free until Qirim is free , we asked the help of Alim Aliev , one of the most prominent Ukrainian Qirimli, deputy director of t he Ukrai

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