There are many castles left on the territory of Ukraine most of which have already been well-studied One of the most mysterious is the medieval Tustan Fortress It used to be a defensive castle and a customs office Historian Oleksandr Alfiorov tells what is known about the mysterious fortress "There is a ghost castle in Ukraine-that is it exists and does not exist at the same time But when local researchers began to study the special grooves for beams there they suspected that something was inserted into these grooves-wood and some kind of logs," the historian says It turned out that wooden logs had once been inserted into these grooves to form the fortress "This fortress belonged to the medieval Ukrainian state of Rus and was one of the volost centers," adds Alfiorov a city and customs house of the XII-XVI centuries the remains of an ancient Kyivan Rus rock defense complex is an archaeological monument of national importance Tustan was a volost center (a lower-level administrative unit in Eastern Europe) and a customs point on the important salt route between Drohobych The earliest written references to Tustan date back to 1340 The decline of the fortress was caused by several factors: Europe discovered its salt deposits relations between Hungary and Poland improved making it inappropriate to maintain a defensive castle scientists have discovered petroglyphs (rock images) They are located in the central and largest group The group of images that looked like circles or schematic rounded shapes was of the greatest interest some researchers believe that these images are of natural origin - these are reliefs of fossilized sea sponges that were formed during the weathering of rock there are also petroglyphs of man-made origin in Tustan including an image of a wolf chasing a moose There is also a group of rock images consisting of eight figures: five axes some of these petroglyphs could have been created in the XVIII-XX centuries when travelers had already come to the rock activists created a virtual augmented-reality program that shows what the fortress used to be like you need to install a special mobile application point your smartphone at any part of the rock Computer reconstruction of the fortress (screenshot from the video) has spent years documenting the profound human cost of the ongoing war Amid the chaos of missiles falling on her homeland Bereza constructs narratives that delve beyond the destruction revealing the strength and vulnerability of those left behind Her writing paints a vivid picture: a mother’s heartache for her lost teenage son soldiers at Donetsk Airport haunted by the ghosts of past battles Bereza’s mission goes beyond simple reporting: she strives to immortalise the victims and heroes of this war in the collective consciousness Ukraine’s independent non-profit media outlet dedicated to preserving the stories of fallen soldiers Her firm commitment has brought her recognition including the Golden Heart Award and the Order of Merit from the President of Ukraine While participating in the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom’s (ECPMF) Journalists-in-Residence (JiR) programme Bereza took a moment not for break but for reflection and preparation This break has allowed her to recharge and focus on the critical work that lies ahead In a touching conversation with Tamara Svanidze the emotional weight of witnessing the suffering of her fellow citizens and the urgent necessity of remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice my mother read a detective novel featuring a journalist named Anastasiia And that’s how I became both Anastasiia and a journalist I was born in one of the coldest and most polluted cities in the world my family moved to my stepfather’s homeland which gave me the incredible fortune of becoming a citizen of the bravest country in the world — Ukraine My passion for journalism — meaning my love for writing and desire to protect the vulnerable — emerged during my school years Becoming a journalist was my only professional dream I started my career at a local weekly newspaper I was fortunate to work as a reporter and editor for some of Ukraine’s leading media outlets even if it differs from the place of my birth and early childhood I felt — within a single moment — that I no longer had any connection to the state of the Russian Federation I went to the combat zone with no understanding of safety protocols But the most terrifying and difficult part of war is not the physical threat to your life and health — it is the inevitable deaths of thousands of people around you being a professional witness to so much suffering in your own country becomes so unbearable that it drains not only the will to work but even the will to live Covering a war in your own homeland is an experience I would not wish upon any journalist in the world I want to express my deepest gratitude to all the foreign journalists who do not have to yet choose to risk their lives to report on our war And eternal honour to those who lost their lives doing so Since the very beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2014 I realised the importance of preserving the names of our fallen soldiers and supporting their families I thought we would be speaking of only hundreds… That’s how I became part of several projects dedicated to collecting the stories of military personnel and supporting their families in various ways Together with my colleagues and like-minded people we have managed to do some meaningful work in this field I maintain personal relationships with many families of fallen soldiers I always keep in sight the photos of defenders whom I never had the chance to meet in life yet who have become deeply important to me Keeping their memory alive is both a great responsibility and an honour The war and its consequences will undoubtedly remain the central theme of both my professional and personal life forever It is impossible to live for anything else after what has happened to us and how much we have lost There are so many stories to uncover and tell so many events to document and reflect upon Even just gathering the names of all those who have been killed will take my colleagues and me years and no lifetime would be enough to find information about each of them and tell their stories And then there are their families—who will need attention and support That is what I would say if I had just one second to address the world Ukrainian soldiers are considered a “legitimate target” for the army of an aggressor state I firmly and deeply believe that this must change Killing the soldiers of a country that is defending its right to exist is no different from taking any other human life the majority of the Ukrainian army consists of former civilians — doctors The duty to defend one’s country must not translate into a legal right for others to kill without consequences International law must recognise that the killing of those who defend their country’s 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Beautycon is a global platform that brings together beauty enthusiasts, brands, and industry leaders to explore the latest trends, innovations, and conversations shaping the future of beauty. mum and older brother – had already left the house for the day I left our house to walk five minutes to my school I quickly checked the news on my phone and in an instant it felt like my world came crumbling down War had started in my beloved Ukraine.Since the start of 2022 rumours spread like wildfire about the looming possibility of war We all talked about it – some believing it wouldn’t actually happen and others fearfully expectant for what was to come I was one of the ones who doubted the inevitability and held out hope it would blow over.Life for me before the war was blissful with career aspirations of becoming a politician often gathering to play musical instruments together myself and a close-knit group of friends organised events for other youths to attend Life was good.But life changed on 24th February I sprinted back home to phone my family and closest friends I found my mind just switched off – like I was in a dream and would soon wake up from this reality listening to music to send me to sleep – to drown out my anxious thoughts.AdvertisementADVERTISEMENTOvernight our community changed Since my dad and two older brothers are men over the age of 18 they were not allowed to leave – they had to be available to fight My mother and I couldn’t bear to leave them my friends and I volunteered wherever we were needed made net coverings to disguise cars so Russian troops couldn’t see them and prepared dumplings for Ukrainian soldiers constantly trying to make myself of use.Multiple times a day alerting us to the possibility of danger and warning us to find safety in shelters It was incredibly stressful and after two months of living in constant threat my mother and I decided we would flee to Canada where there was a scheme to settle Ukrainian refugees.I packed a backpack and roller suitcase with a bracelet gifted to me by friends On 30th April we were surrounded by friends and family who had come to the bus station to bid us farewell.“In the last few months I've felt waves of guilt for not being in Ukraine to help at such a time as this unknown persons damaged Vasyl Korchovoy's sculpture "Confident" which was installed in Stryi Park as part of the Lviv Sculpture Week Publication "Your city" reported the that law enforcement officers are checking surveillance cameras to identify individuals The female sculpture was poured with a substance similar to grease and wanted to be set on fire A park guard noticed a crowd of people in front of the sculpture around 23:00 p.m says that he is inclined to the fact that the sculpture of Vasyl Korchovy was damaged on order "The sculpture was doused with recycled grease and an attempt was made to set it on fire... In this way, this act of vandalism is designed to denigrate the city's residents and demonstrate the rejection of modern art in public space," - posted Pavlo Gudimov The curator of the project also cooperates with the police the exhibition will last until November 2024 8 sculptures will be installed in the park all made of gray granite from Ukrainian quarries A tourist from Switzerland tried to carve her name on the walls of the Colosseum "Venus in Rags" by the Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto was set on fire in Naples In Paris, paint was poured over a scandalous picture depicting the crimes of Russians in Ukraine +380 (44) 465 53 41 +380 (67) 638 76 00 hello@pragmatika.media https://pragmatika.media Dina Ostrover lit one of six torches at the State Opening Ceremony of Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem in 2013 Holocaust Survivor Testimony: Dina Ostrover the youngest of four children in an Orthodox Jewish home the Germans captured the area and the Jews were concentrated in a ghetto nearly 1,000 Jews from the city were murdered in a nearby forest Donia was sent to work in a leather processing factory The factory manager allowed her to set up a vegetable garden behind the factory and thus Donia was able to sneak a few vegetables to her family In September 1942 some 5,000 Jews were expelled from the ghetto to the Belzec death camp the Germans discovered her family in hiding Donia’s father encouraged her to jump from the moving train but fortunately landed behind a bush that concealed her She returned to the ghetto psychologically broken Donia's uncle managed to procure a counterfeit Ukrainian birth certificate for her and Donia stole out of the ghetto incognito She found work as a laborer at an inn which served German officers next to the town of Bolechow and his wife Miriam were staying at the nearby camp that the two of them offer to hide Shlomo and Miriam The couple took shelter in a low-ceilinged attic Donia smuggled food to the couple and removed their waste Shlomo and Miriam stayed in hiding until liberation in July 1944 It was only then that Donia and Marika revealed their Jewish origins to one another Donia learned that she was the only survivor from her entire family After living at a DP camp in Germany and then in Italy During eight months at a detention camp in Cyprus she met and married Yosef Ostrover The Yad Vashem website had recently undergone a major upgrade The page you are looking for has apparently been moved We are therefore redirecting you to what we hope will be a useful landing page For any questions/clarifications/problems, please contact: webmaster@yadvashem.org.il The automotive industry hasn’t yet recovered from the global chip shortage and it has to face another supply chain issue Some automakers are having difficulties obtaining wire harnesses as a result of the Russian invasion in Ukraine Several major suppliers have been affected thus disrupting the production of vehicles from some European manufacturers According to Reuters, supplier companies like Leoni, Fujikura, and Nexans are struggling to supply wire harnesses, which forced Volkswagen and Porsche to suspend production at some of their plants BMW has also been affected and the company told the online publication it is in talks with its distributors to address the problem as soon as possible "Due to supply bottlenecks, interruptions to our production will occur," BMW announced in a statement "We are in intensive discussions with our suppliers." Some of the largest German automotive supply companies are operating production sites for components in Western Ukraine which is currently being shuttered by the Russian army Leoni is attempting to "compensate for production losses" and "interruptions in our two plants in Stryi and Kolomyja triggered by the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine."  An analysis of 2020 Comtrade data by consultancy AlixPartners says Ukraine was responsible for about 7 percent of the wire harnesses imported into the European Union Plants in the cities of Stryi and Kolomyja produce high-quality components for the automotive industry giving jobs to approximately 60,000 people Roughly 22 companies have invested more than $600 million in 38 plants in the country Most of those plants are close to car factories of German automakers in other European countries The war in Ukraine already forced many automakers to freeze their businesses in Russia have decided to halt exports of vehicles and motorcycles to the country and Stellantis will donate money to Ukraine assistance The Cadillac Celestiq Will Be as Rare as a Bugatti Nissan Abandons Plan For US-Built Electric Sedans 2026 Jeep Compass Unveiled: Hybrid or EV With Up to 375 HP Confirmed: Nissan Frontier Plug-In Hybrid (Update) Lotus Emira With Yellow Exhaust Tips Pays Tribute to an F1 GOAT Nissan Exec Suggests GT-R and Acura NSX Could Share a Platform Esch’s town council pictured with a delegation from Ukraine in May Photo: Esch-sur-Alzette The municipal council of Esch-sur-Alzette on 17 June voted to twin with Stryi in Ukraine becoming the first Luxembourg town to partner with a city in the war-struck country The Esch council in May had first proposed the idea after receiving a Ukrainian delegation organised with the help of the LUkraine association It suffered shelling during Russia’s attack on the region after invading Ukraine on 24 February The Esch city council in March in a resolution had condemned Russia and expressed its solidarity with Ukraine A first working meeting with representatives of the newly twinned cities is foreseen for July the German cities of Offenbach am Main and Cologne a 12th city joined the network--João Monlevade in Brazil Luxembourg’s Arbed steel company--today’s ArcelorMittal--in 1917 founded a subsidiary in Brazil building a steelworks in João Monlevade and several other cities in the country a conscript refused to receive a military summons due to religious beliefs 456/5233/24 was issued by the Stryi City District Court of the Lviv region The case materials indicate that in April 2024 the man passed the VLK and was found fit for military service they tried to hand him a military summons to be sent to a military unit but the conscript refused to sign this document and the next day he did not appear at the CCK The conscript did not admit his guilt during the court hearing he voluntarily came to the CCC to update his military registration data and claimed to be a “Jehovah’s Witness.” In particular he provided relevant certificates and requested that he be allowed to perform non-military service in the army but did not receive a response to his request the man admitted that he refused the offer of representatives of the CCC and the Joint Venture to work with documents for the performance of which it is not necessary to carry a weapon explaining that his "religious beliefs are incompatible with any military service." The Stryi City District Court found the man guilty of committing a criminal offense under Article 336 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine and sentenced him to 3 years in prison The verdict can be appealed to the Lviv Court of Appeal through the Stryi City District Court within 30 days from the date of its pronouncement Thank you for being with us! Monobank for the support of the ElitExpert editorial office Attack on Kharkiv: "Shaheeds" hit the "Barabashovo" market there are casualties and large-scale fires An officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine demanded monthly "kickbacks" of UAH 40 from his subordinates — State Bureau of Investigation Sociologist Olena Knyazeva: what makes people trust or distrust the authorities in Ukraine A charity sports festival will be held in Odessa "It's important for me to be part of something bigger": fashion stylist Natalia Burova on creativity It is better to freeze eggs for motherhood up to the age of 35 The festival of conceptual photography "Refraction" has started in Odessa Large-scale communication failures in Moscow during parade rehearsal: authorities explained by "security measures" Daniil Gulyaev: "Fashion is a language that can change consciousness" Dental treatment and prosthetics program for the Armed Forces of Ukraine — explanation by the Ministry of Health Phone: +38-093-928-22-37 Email: elitexpert.ua@gmail.com This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.