Recently, this piece of graffiti appeared on a wall in one of Lviv parks. Most media mistakenly assumed it was one of the works of the great Banksy. He did visit Ukraine during the war and left behind seven artworks. This sad piece of graffiti perfectly reflects the ongoing multi-year situation with the closed sky and the lack of real security in Ukraine. Partners in the European Union are afraid to shoot down drones even over their own cities, just so they don’t “provoke” the aggressor🤦‍♂️ But it is obvious that such weak-willed politics only encourages the aggressor to take further steps. And the “valiant” Trump stubbornly ignores the destruction of peaceful cities and the killing of civilians - and if he is capable of closing any sky, it would only be over Venezuela. A true leader of democracy… The graffiti is the work of Ukrainian artist Andriy Yermolenko and soldier Oleksandr Lyashchuk. Photo by severynkhobzey.

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⚓️ Vorontsov Lighthouse - the heart of the Odesa port A snow-white cylinder, 27 meters high, stands at the very entrance to the harbor – the Vorontsov Lighthouse. It has greeted and seen off Odesa's ships for almost two centuries, becoming the symbol of the city from the sea. 🌊 Where did it come from? The first lighthouse appeared in 1827, 33 years after the founding of the port in Odesa. It was built of wood and named in honor of Governor-General Mikhail Vorontsov, the patron saint of the city and the man who made Odesa the maritime capital of the south. At that time, the lighthouse glowed with an oil lamp – dimly, but for those times, it was already a landmark of civilization. 💥 Tested by war and time Over almost 200 years, the lighthouse was destroyed three times: • The first – during the Crimean War (1850s). • The second was during World War II, when the city was bombed and the lighthouse became a military target. • The current, third lighthouse was built in 1954 - it was made of reinforced concrete, with powerful optics and a signaling system. Since then, it has withstood storms and disasters - a true "guardian of the sea." 🚢 Secret Mission Today, the Vorontsov Lighthouse is connected to the city by an underwater breakwater about a kilometer long. Previously, port workers and naval sailors walked along it, but now you can only enter with a special pass - the territory is guarded, as it is a strategic facility. From the sea, you can see the lighthouse's red light flashing three times every 12 seconds - a unique light code by which captains recognize Odesa. 💙 Why it's important to the city For Odesans, the Vorontsov Lighthouse is more than just a navigation tower. It's the point where land ends and the sea begins, the boundary between home and travel. Many sailors ask their wives to "wave at the lighthouse" before a voyage - for good luck. And even those who've never seen one in person know: "If the red light flashes on the horizon, it means Odesa is near."

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Walking around the city, my attention was attracted to this unique and unusual Christmas tree that perfectly matches our Ukrainian reality! This is not just a tree. It is made of work jackets, helmets, and long shifts. Of cold mornings and sleepless nights. Of people who go where it’s dark, so others can live with light. For years, Ukraine has been fighting not only for land, but for something just as vital - electricity, warmth, and safety at home. This tree is dedicated to the energy workers who return light where darkness tries to stay. Quietly. Persistently. Every day. As long as we choose light, darkness cannot win. While there is light, there is hope.

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my city is ready for the holidays ✨ and are you ready?

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🇺🇦 Primorskaya (Potyomkіnska) Staircase – a Symbol of Odesa Built in 1841 by the architect Francesco Boffo, this staircase connects Primorsky Boulevard with the seaport and is considered the main entrance to the city from the sea. 📏 Originally, it had 200 steps; today, it has 192. The lower part is wider than the upper part, creating the effect of infinite perspective – a remarkable architectural technique of the 19th century. 🏛 Constructed of Inkerman stone and granite, it was financed with the participation of the Richelieu family, in whose honor a monument was erected at the top landing. 📜 Initially, the staircase was called the Primorskaya, but after the release of the film "Battleship Potemkin" (1925), it gained worldwide fame and for a long time was unofficially called the Potemkin. Today, its official name is Primorskaya Skhodi. 🎤 Today, the staircase is not only a historical monument but also a vibrant concert venue for Odesa: it hosts City Day celebrations, festivals, and state events, attracting thousands of spectators in the open air by the sea. 🌅 The staircase, where history ascends and Odesa resounds.

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Hello friends! 🇺🇦✨ Great news /travel-ukraine channel has a new moderator! Please welcome my friend @underdog13 🙌 He is a wonderful, kind, and talented person with a great sense of humor. Always ready to help, answer your questions, and support the conversation. His stories about Ukraine and his photos are truly special - beautiful, vivid, and full of atmosphere. They inspire and create the perfect mood 🇺🇦💙💛 Follow @underdog13 and stay tuned for more updates!

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good foggy morning 🌅

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Even from afar, our hearts are with you; we hope that one day peace and safety will return to your homes💛💙 One of my lifelong dreams is global peace and tranquility. I created this artwork years ago with the theme of world peace, hoping that one day this ship of peace would sail across all the oceans and carry a message of peace and calm to the entire world🤍🕊️

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🕳️ Odesa Catacombs: An Underground World Not Everyone Knows About Odesa is famous for its humor, sea, and architecture - but one of its most unique layers lies beneath the city. The Odesa Catacombs are approximately 2,500 kilometers of underground passages, created by human hands over the past two centuries. And these aren't just tunnels - they're a true historical and urban entity. Why are the catacombs so huge? Almost all the underground passages are former quarries. The rubble and shell rock that built old Odesa were mined directly beneath it. The result is a vast network of voids where dozens of eras intertwine. What's hidden within? 🔸 Partisan camps from World War II. Rooms, inscriptions, and remnants of everyday life are still preserved there. 🔸 Abandoned mines with rare underground flora - for example, a fungus that grows only in the dark. 🔸 Unmapped labyrinths - some passages remain unexplored. 🔸 Places of criminals and smugglers from the 19th and 20th centuries. 🔸 Layers of history: from pre-revolutionary markers to modern graffiti. Interesting fact. The catacombs are so densely branched that more than 10 expeditions over the years have recorded cases of people getting completely lost underground for several days. For this reason, it is not recommended to go there without a guide or professional. Why is it worth seeing? Because this is a rare place where you can walk through the "archives" of the city, not with your eyes, but with your feet. There you feel that Odesa is not only seaside boulevards, but also a huge, quiet underground world, in which even a whisper sounds like a separate story.

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I came across Nataliia Bahatska’s “On the Border of Worlds” and it stopped me completely. Knowing she paints from Ukraine, a place that’s lived through so much, makes the piece even more powerful. There’s this quiet strength in her work, this sense of standing between chaos and peace, still choosing to move forward. It reminds me that transitions aren’t always a loss, sometimes they’re where we grow the most. Her art feels like hope made visible.

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Ukrainian music is our heart and culture, and it deserves attention ❤️ I want to share a song I really love - “Ti sontse, ya snig” by Ukrainian artist Ba.Latskii. Even though the song is from 2022, it still feels fresh and captures a lyrical contrast: warmth and cold, light and silence, emotions that are hard to put into words. For me, it’s an example of how Ukrainian music can be modern, melodic, and deeply emotional at the same time. It inspires me to appreciate our culture and create my own emotional stories. 🎧 Listen here: https://youtu.be/Ql9B5YFZI7U?si=QcEPTffwnHFmPzAV @katonika @kimken @cryptokitties

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There are so many interesting artists, musician, poets, etc...that would be difficult, but came to my mind a DJ which started with a youtube channel and from there to the electronic heaven, she is Miss Monique (Olesia Arkusha), she started her DJ career in Kyiv & now she is everywhere .....Sorry, this piece she remixed form Madonna-Blondish is amazing!!! https://youtu.be/c63MxYeKFNA?si=XfdP7GDLUeskgl9d & on spotify https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/album/5s5wL6wtBFh0aocKeSp3xq

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Sounds of Ukraine - Right now. Evening, downtown Odesa. People are returning home from work, walking out of grocery stores. Some are picking up their kids from after-school activities. The streets are full of people, cars, and public transport. All of this is happening to the sound of gunfire and explosions - russian drones are attacking the city, hitting schools, shops, and residential buildings. It’s a hellish routine that can go on around the clock… You can’t really get used to this - but somehow, you do. Every hour, every night could be the last one. The video only captures the sound, filming air defense in action is not allowed. 💔

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