Oct. 27 marks the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language. This day carries special meaning amid Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion, as Ukrainians continue to defend their culture against centuries of attempts to erase their identity. From shelters to international stages, the persistence of the Ukrainian language ensures that Ukrainian identity remains unbroken and continues to unite the nation. Videos: Jaime Alekos; STR; Alex Nikitenko; SLM News; The Kyiv Inpedendent; Michael Sorrow; AFPTV; Ne

Prudentópolis, in southern Brazil — a city where three-quarters of the population has Ukrainian roots. 🇧🇷🇺🇦 The city was officially founded in 1894, following several waves of immigration from Galicia. Despite harsh conditions, roughly 1500 Ukrainian families established farms, churches, schools, and cultural institutions that went on to shape the region for generations. More than a century later, Ukraine remains deeply embedded in daily life. Today the municipality has a population of about