Mariupol Theatre’s Actors Interpret the Cry of a Nation
Although the iconic cultural centre lies in ruins, those who kept it alive for decades are trying to revive its legacy.
21 Jul 22
Culture
Mariupol: Life After the Drama Theatre
Actors from the venue that became a symbol of the horror of war reconsider their future.
14 Jul 22
Ukraine Rewrites its Russian Past
Ongoing reconsideration of the use of Russian language, culture, and music gathers new momentum following Russia’s full-scale invasion.
11 Jul 22
Belarus’s Fading Mother Tongue
UNESCO lists Belarusian as vulnerable due to the domination of Russian in daily life.
21 Feb 22
Quo Vadis, Bosnia?
Oscar-nominated film reminds us that, 25 years after Srebrenica, coexistence is far from harmonious.
24 Mar 21
Egypt's Invisible Revolution
A profound social and cultural transformation continues, despite a sustained assault on political freedom.
9 Feb 21
“My Art is a Tool to Defend Freedom”
How one IWPR trainee uses political cartoons as a call for action.
9 Feb 21
Fears for Armenian Cultural Heritage in Karabakh
Officials warn that historic sites in areas under Baku’s control risk damage.
18 Jan 21
Cuba’s Black November
The state steps up its assault and harassment of independent artists.
30 Nov 20
Georgia: Writer's Statue Highlights Historic Tensions
For some, Narimanov is an inspirational role model. For others, he was a Communist traitor.
23 Jul 20
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