The United States Board on Geographic Names will officially list the capital of Ukraine as Kyiv, not Kiev. It's the result of years of advocacy by the Ukrainian government to popularize the Ukrainian spelling. But why does it matter?
A new look into HBO's upcoming miniseries "Chernobyl" gives us a deep look into the nuclear power plant disaster that rocked the then Soviet Union and continues to impact Ukraine to this day. Director Johan Renck spoke with Carol Hills about why he feels this story needs to be told.
Destruction and damage are widespread in eastern Ukraine. After five years of conflict many voters just one thing from this month's presidential election: peace.
Ukraine on Friday banned Russian men of combat age from entering the country, a move introduced under martial law after Russia fired on and captured three Ukrainian naval ships off Crimea last weekend.
Millions of Ukrainians have left their homeland in search of greater opportunities. But Ukraine wants them to come home, and they're developing programs to ease the transition.
Ukraine on Monday imposed martial law for 30 days in parts of the country most vulnerable to an attack from Russia after President Petro Poroshenko warned of the "extremely serious" threat of a land invasion.
Once prohibited from active duty, Ukraine's female officers are done being a novelty and are hoping to change the public perception of the police force in Kiev.
One of the many tensions in Ukraine has been over language. Ukrainian used to be considered the language of peasants, while Russian was the language of the educated. This story from our archives shows how the push-pull between Russia and Ukraine has been going on for many decades.
For our Geo Quiz, we were looking for the name of the capital of Ukraine. The answer is Kiev. The BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse reports on a controversy a local TV show that asked viewers to name the greatest Ukrainian of all time.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, many Ukrainians left their country to find better jobs in the West, but now, some Ukrainians are reversing the pattern and are heading home because of new economic opportunities in Ukraine
The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Kyiv (Kiev), the capital of Ukraine. Russian translator Marian Schwartz reads a short passage from "The White Guard," Mikhail Bulgakov's novel set in the city of Kyiv.
Vice President Dick Cheney arrived in the Ukraine today. He's there to show American support for the pro-Western government in the wake of Russia's conflict with Georgia.
Verka Serduchka is one of Ukraine's biggest pop stars. She's not really a singer�or an actress. In fact, she's not even a she. Reporter Brigid McCarthy in Kiev has this profile of Verka Serduchka.
Mad Heads XL is one of the most popular rock bands in Ukraine. It's also among the few Ukrainian bands with a sizable international following. Brigid McCarthy reports from Kiev.
The opening of Soviet and East European archives has provided historians a tidal wave of new information about the crimes of Soviet leader Josef Stalin. Brigid McCarthy reports on one historian's work.
Members of parliament in Ukraine threw eggs, fists, and smoke bombs today in response to a controversial deal to extend an agreement with Russia that gives them a naval base on the Dead Sea in exchange for discounted natural gas.
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The World in Words
Which is Ukraine's native language, Ukrainian or Russian?
PRI's The World
November 12, 2009
One of the many tensions in Ukraine has been over language. Ukrainian used to be considered the language of peasants, while Russian was the language of the educated. This story from our archives shows how the push-pull between Russia and Ukraine has been going on for many decades.
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo answer
PRI's The World
June 03, 2008
For our Geo Quiz, we were looking for the name of the capital of Ukraine. The answer is Kiev. The BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse reports on a controversy a local TV show that asked viewers to name the greatest Ukrainian of all time.
Arts, Culture & Media
My tour of Chernobyl that never (officially) happened
PRI's The World
June 24, 2008
The site of the world's worst nuclear disaster is turning into something of a tourist destination.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Economy draws Ukrainians home
PRI's The World
July 28, 2008
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, many Ukrainians left their country to find better jobs in the West, but now, some Ukrainians are reversing the pattern and are heading home because of new economic opportunities in Ukraine
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo Quiz and Answer
PRI's The World
August 15, 2008
The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Kyiv (Kiev), the capital of Ukraine. Russian translator Marian Schwartz reads a short passage from "The White Guard," Mikhail Bulgakov's novel set in the city of Kyiv.
Global Politics
Ukrainians divided on Russia
PRI's The World
September 04, 2008
Vice President Dick Cheney arrived in the Ukraine today. He's there to show American support for the pro-Western government in the wake of Russia's conflict with Georgia.
Arts, Culture & Media
The two faces of Verka Serduchka
PRI's The World
April 07, 2010
Verka Serduchka is one of Ukraine's biggest pop stars. She's not really a singer�or an actress. In fact, she's not even a she. Reporter Brigid McCarthy in Kiev has this profile of Verka Serduchka.
Arts, Culture & Media
Mad Heads XL
PRI's The World
May 24, 2010
Mad Heads XL is one of the most popular rock bands in Ukraine. It's also among the few Ukrainian bands with a sizable international following. Brigid McCarthy reports from Kiev.
Conflict & Justice
Eastern Europe's Bloodlands'
PRI's The World
December 10, 2010
The opening of Soviet and East European archives has provided historians a tidal wave of new information about the crimes of Soviet leader Josef Stalin. Brigid McCarthy reports on one historian's work.
Global Politics
Ukrainian parliament resorts to smoke bombs and egg throwing
The Takeaway
April 28, 2010
Members of parliament in Ukraine threw eggs, fists, and smoke bombs today in response to a controversial deal to extend an agreement with Russia that gives them a naval base on the Dead Sea in exchange for discounted natural gas.