Czechoslovaks in Ukraine and the Bolsheviks - Part 2. [CZ]

Czech compatriots were the second largest expatriate community in the Russian Empire before the outbreak of World War I. Read more about its functioning and organization in the early 20th century in our article.

The war in Ukraine from media perspective [CZ]

The information regarding the current situation in Ukraine has been regularly included in the list of the most important news of the world media since the beginning of the Russian invasion. Journalists from all over the world come to the war zone. Some of them lost their lives there. Ukrainian media are also trying to report on the war, but they are struggling with much more challenging conditions. Unlike foreign journalists, Ukrainian ones often have no background and no funding. Moreover, social media is used to gain information during the war in Ukraine, more than in any other conflict. This type of media can give direct testimony but also spread misinformation or reveal the location of soldiers.

Thousands of Russians fled the country due to partial mobilization. Putin is preparing for a long war [CZ]

This September, President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilisation of Russians, which did not provoke a positive response from the locals. Thousands of people have decided to flee Russia to avoid military service. The Kremlin was reportedly sending inexperienced and too old men to the front. Later, the local authorities admitted that the mobilisation had been accompanied by confusion and mismanagement.

Christmas and the church split in Ukraine [RUS]

This year will be a turning point for Ukrainian religious society. The country, where more than 70% of the population considers themselves religious (according to opinion polls), will celebrate Christmas alongside many Western Christian denominations for the first time - and at the same time, there is likely to be a major church split.

Current situation on the Ukrainian labour market [RUS]

The Russian invasion has virtually destroyed the Ukrainian labour market. According to official figures, almost 2.5 million people in Ukraine have lost their jobs over the past months.

No oil, gas or gold. What sanctions has the world imposed on Russia? [CZ]

The ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war conflict is having a negative impact on the whole world. Many countries around the world have condemned Putin's actions and imposed various sanctions on the country. The biggest challenge, especially for Europe, will be to cut off its energy dependence on Russia.

Most people have left their homes since the Second World War. Ukraine has one of the highest numbers of refugees in the world [CZ]

Ukraine has become one of the countries with the highest number of refugees due to the ongoing Russian military invasion. Most of them went to Poland, but also to other European countries such as Germany, Slovakia, Italy and the Czech Republic. The European Union grants refugees a protection status, which allows them to live a little more freely in the countries that have accepted them.

The war in Ukraine has deepened the food crisis. Poor countries are particularly at risk [CZ]

The world is facing grain shortages due to the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The cost of oilseeds and fertilisers is also increasing, which has a negative impact on food price rises and high inflation. Millions of people on the planet are thus threatened by famine, especially poor developing countries.

Current situation in education in Ukraine [RUS]

The school year in Ukraine is due to start on 1 September, but it is not yet clear what the actual education process will look like during the war. In the Ukrainian regions far from the areas of fighting, it will be possible to choose between full-time and distance education. For more information, see our article.

Ukrainian healthcare during the war [RUS]

What is the current situation regarding the availability of medicines in Ukraine for the local population? How much do they pay for medicine compared to the period before the conflict escalated? The answers to these questions you will find in our article.