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The first stage of the fifth edition of the “Espreso. Readers’ Choice” award has concluded

One step closer to the best book of the year. The first stage of the fifth season of the "Espreso. Readers' Choice 2021" book award has concluded. Last year, more than 400 libraries joined the competition. And already this season, the award's expert jury will compile a new list of literary novelties from among 180 participating books. This year's book award has three nominations: Literature for children, Literature for teenagers and Literature for adults.

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Program of the Forum Via Carpatia 2021

PROGRAM Friday, June 25, 18:00 Formal opening of the Forum (by invitation). Musical introduction by Myron Bloschychak. Award ceremony of Stanisław Vincenz "For Humanistic Service and a Contribution to Regional Development". 19:00 "Vitaliy Portnykov's Political Club" (live on Espreso and Channel 5). 9:00–17:00 Exhibition of paintings by artists Mykola and Lyudmila Rybenchuk "Saints of Hutsul Region" (Verkhovyna, Museum of Hutsul Region). 21:30 Concert-drama of the Frankiv Drama Theater...

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Forum Via Carpatia-2021

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine, the Forum Via Carpatia-2021 will be held under the slogan "Capital of freedom: 30 years of cultural independence" "This year, the international forum Via Carpatia will be held for the fourth time. The traditionally picturesque Hutsul region will host Ukrainian and European intellectuals, politicians, public figures and artists. We will talk about culture in the context of Independence, its development over the past 30 years, as well as the most recent historical perspective. This is…

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The film “Force of Destiny” as part of the “Right to the Future” project

As part of the "Right to the Future" project, the All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum public organization created the film "Force of Destiny". The film tells the real story of the child Nastya Huzarska, who has health problems due to lack of vaccination. This is a unique story of a girl who, as a result of her parents' refusal to receive vaccinations, contracted whooping cough and measles. The consequences of these diseases are amazing. At the age of two, Nastya Huzarska...