Dare to Ukraine | Kyiv, the heart of country at war

[@noddy210989]

Another great video. So much energy. I'll guess five sirens.

[@kyivindependent]

Congrats - that’s the correct answer! Email us with the subject "Dare to Ukraine" at [e-mail] so we can send you our special products from The Kyiv Independent E-Store. Please note that the number of air raid alerts mentioned in this episode of “Dare to Ukraine” reflects the specific period and locations during our filming. This count is not representative of the overall situation in Ukraine, as air raid occurrences can vary significantly depending on time and region.

[@kyivindependent]

Congrats - that’s the correct answer! Email us with the subject "Dare to Ukraine" at [e-mail] so we can send you our special products from The Kyiv Independent E-Store. Please note that the number of air raid alerts mentioned in this episode of “Dare to Ukraine” reflects the specific period and locations during our filming. This count is not representative of the overall situation in Ukraine, as air raid occurrences can vary significantly depending on time and region.

[@Boomstickful]

Thank for promoting a positive imagine of Ukraine.

[@jamesdonnell2290]

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[@markburnett9085]

Bless your ignorant heart.

[@SupportGoodHumans]

It is lovely to see the vibrancy of Ukrainian places through your youthful perspective.

[@liamc.kongsbaklarsen5661]

The vibrancy in Kyiv’s classical music scene also really needs to be applauded! I performed there in 2023, and never have I seen a classical music community with such drive and such purpose, in the West it just feels more and more like a corpse being puppeted around (not to mention the huge prevalence of russian repertoire) so it was incredibly inspiring to see! The future of arts and culture is Ukrainian 🇺🇦

[@aemiliacarolphonetube9749]

I am glad that this show exists.

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

Russophobia is a mental disease who begun under British Empire the Russian Empire became a threat the Brits dominance as the Crimean war showed in Britain took France and Ottoman Empire. Ukrainian writer poet Taras Shevckenko was a victim of Russia but his nationalist message was not violent It is in 1921 Dmtroy Dontsov published an ideological book named Democrazia that was not even anti bolchevik bur only violently anti Russian, nd even it was said that Ukrainian should dominate the world This ideology has been used by the ultra, nationalists, antisemites, supremacists those like Stepan Bandera who collaborated with the nazis an to the extermination of jews by bullets. It is sill today used by modern neo fascists in Ukraine Russia has never made any genocide in Ukraine and it was the Ukrainian kosaks who required the assistance of Russian Empire against the Polo-lituanian

[@brey6394]

Wow! That was a great tour of Kyiv. I learned about so many places that I want to visit when I go there. Thank you to the awesome film crew and host Masha who made it possible to see Ukraine in a new light. 🇺🇦💙💛

[@StevenKeery]

Best wishes to you Masha and all Ukrainians. May God Bless all of you and keep you safe from harm.

[@m_scott88]

Wow, Kyiv is filled with the greatest energy.. It's the heart of Ukraine for a reason and it's easy to see why 💙🇺🇦💛

[@Foot-j4n]

LONG LIVE THE AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY OF UKRAINE !! 💙💛💙💛MUCH LOVE FROM BRAZIL !! 💚💛💚💛

[@JackByrd-h9x]

Kyiv is on my bucket list. Thanks for showing us what it’s like there now. Love from Czech Republic 🇨🇿❤️🇺🇦

[@DominikGentener]

Thank you for this amazing video. It is great to see how much the civil society is supporting the Ukrainian military.

[@mannecygnel]

Thank you for an absolutely amazing and moving experience of visiting Kyiv! I had tears in my eyes the whole time. Now I'll add to my monthly contribution to UNITED 24. Ukraine MUST WIN! Greetings with love from Finland!

[@zakwan10]

Canadian here and did a trip a couple of months ago to Lviv, one of the most beautiful places with the kindest people I have ever been to, my next trip will definitely be to Kyiv, Слава Україні!

[@Byzantia]

When you come to Kyiv, visit the Motherland Monument, Pech3rsk Lavra, St Andrews church, St Michaels church, VDNH, independence square etc.

[@alchik1]

Great video! Safe to travel to Kyiv and Dnipro by train now from Poland?

[@Byzantia]

@@alchik1 To Kyiv, yes. Dnipro not very.

[@Uamarik21]

​@alchik1 It's safe to travel. It's not very safe to be in Dnipro, there's more shelling

[@EricOates15]

At Least People Are Fleeing Dnipro Because The Troops Have Entered The Region

[@allanreagan9848]

Watched this just three weeks after rerurning to US from nine days in Kyiv, and already missing the city and people greatly and can't wait to return! Thank you for making this video and glad to be a supporter of Kyiv Independent.

[@tashuntka]

My most favourite moment this week, while living in peaceful blazing sunned Australia, has been watching Masha dance. I love Ukraine. Embarrassingly, I didn't know anything about Kiev before the Invasion. Now, I sit with my Ukraine hat, shirts, key chains made from russian tanks, army patches and watches etc. This is fragile the beauty of Ukraine. There's only one, and it's the whole package folks : Loving parents, real-time hero's. The most beautiful/resilient/sunshine-y women on the planet.. Where Ukraine goes folks, so go we all literally. Thank you most delightful sunshine Masha 🙏 Slava Ukrani from Australia. 💛🇺🇦💛🇺🇦💛🇺🇦💛🇺🇦💛🇺🇦💛🇺🇦💛🇺🇦

[@tashuntka]

Oh... 8 times on the sirens 😢..

[@Science_rules427]

I never realized just how similar we all process war... Having been to war myself, I love how everyone speaks about the importance of art and culture in the midst of it all. This series has been amazing and I will definitely be visiting Ukraine in the future. Thank you for sharing all of this with us

[@vergil7185]

Such an amazing episode featuring a resilient country, a vibrant city, incredible people, and a rich culture!

[@kennedyp57]

Thanks!

[@roelofk]

I visited Kyiv a month ago. I recognized many places. Been there several times. Great city. #VICTORYforUkraine

[@malinovska1]

been waiting for this episode! Kyiv, my dear hometown and best city XX

[@ferretheed73]

The bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people never ceases to inspire me. They will never be beaten.

[@timmaxwell2348]

I really need to stop watching these when I'm hungry. Masha always seems to find amazing restaurants to experience, and they almost always make me drool 😋

[@davidarcher5770]

Kyiv is absolutely beautiful, it's like having a city in the woods, utterly stunning 😍

[@KitJBenn]

Where have I got the notion? That Ukraine has topped the charts for being one of the most corrupt nations on earth?? And have they not topped the charts for being one of the most prolific beggers on earth??

[@andymccoll]

Another fabulous episode of Dare to Ukraine! Massive thanks to The Kyiv Independent, Masha, and the wonderful Team filming and producing this excellent show! It's humbling, incredibly informative, and inspirational to hear from the brave people of all the places visited in this fabulous series. To answer the question, yes, the world outside of Ukraine is seeing more of Ukraine and the people of Ukraine, beyond the war - and this show is a great contribution to exactly this! I’m really looking forward to the next episode in Kharkiv - A city and area where the people are an inspiration! I guess 7 air raid warnings in the 5 days of filming - and am looking forward to the day when there no air raid warnings at all, anywhere in Ukraine.

[@timcarlyle5583]

Hi Masha, I have now watched, Kyiv, Odessa, Carpathian’s & Lviv. Thank you so much for your journey. I live in Queensland, Australia. I am a member of the Ukrainian Club in Brisbane. I so want to go to Ukraine, watching your content gives me that opportunity. You are so brave. Ukraine & its people are so very brave. Дякую Маша, Слава Україні Героям Слава

[@EricOates15]

The Carpathians And Lviv Both Belong To Romania Now

[@AptekerRonnie]

I am a foreigner that has been living in Kyiv a long time. Ukraine is plagued by stupid stereotypes. I love Kyiv and in many people’s view it was on an inspired path and was set to become “the next Berlin”. Things were about to boom here (before the pandemic) and then literally, it was BOOM ! This is what the world will lose out on if Ukraine is taken over by Russia. This city of Kyiv is a gift to the world. As is all of Ukraine. Masha’s video captures the magic of this city. Ukraine deserves a way better conversation in the world. This video is a step in that direction. I love this video, and this series. Keep going Masha !!!

[@ashleyupshall7641]

Well said, Kyiv is a very special city. I first visited in 2010 and fell in love with it.

[@tannerit5235]

Are you not ashamed to write such things against the background of publicly available figures on the sale of Ukrainian land, against the background of the looting of Ukraine, against the background of statements by Western politicians that the value of Ukraine lies only in the fact that its resources do not go to Russia and China (those same resources, note that no one except these very Western politicians, did not touch it).Against the background of the fact that Ukraine occupies a leading position in the world in corruption, prostitution, drug addiction and trafficking in all these, including weapons and surrogate children.Against the background of how valuables are desecrated and exported from lavras and temples.And countless experiments are being conducted on the population of Ukraine.AREN'T YOU ASHAMED OF YOURSELF?!!!

[@majortom8047]

@@tannerit5235 And you have a better suggestion for celebrating Kyiv? Or, are you just whining?

[@tannerit5235]

@@majortom8047 A-ha-ha-ha... and this is Major Tom telling me about whining here, where did they teach you this at the Boy Scout LGBT camp?

[@betsm5842]

@@tannerit5235 lol pathetic russian propaganda..but then russians only know to destroy murder rape and loot, as per kruschev :)

[@MsJakobsen]

I love to follow you traveling in and presenting Ukraine. Can't wait to see the next episode ❤

[@YvesV-ko3cx]

Thank you Masha for another view on a beautiful part of Ukraine! Yes supporting as always! And will be visiting one day for sure!

[@dbsteckey]

Absolutely lovely 🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@timsecord8207]

Not just a great journalist, but a great ambassador for Ukraine!🇺🇦🇨🇦❤️

[@TheZeiZei100]

I visited back in 2019 and really enjoyed Kyiv. Glad to see it still standing, more vibrant than ever. Can't wait to visit again! And as for the air raid alerts... my guess is there were 17 of them during the filming.

[@Sp4wn82]

Funny, I was there in 2019 too and then again in 2021. I grew so fond of this city and regret I didn't travel there sooner. Nice people, cheap transportation and delicious Ukrainian dishes. And the parks were great. Some places were nice and quiet you just forgot that you are still in a big city i.e. in the Botanical garden not far from Vydubychi monastery. The view on the river was awesome. Being so reminiscent about Kyiv I really miss it. It's been just for three years but due to the war it feels like an eternity.

[@PeterMcLarty]

This is brilliant. We've only seen the damage after the air strikes. It shows such a wonderful side of Kyiv that much of the media has ignored around the world. To see how beautiful the city is and how much of it is functioning as normal is amazing. It's not how it feels from the media. This is the story that the world needs to see and that must royally piss off Putin Slava Ukraine

[@jerrywyshnowsky8727]

Thanks!

[@kyivindependent]

Thank you for your support!

[@Tucnacicek]

Visited Kyiv few weeks ago. Beautiful city, I will go there again for sure! Love your energy Masha, keep rocking 🙂

[@christhomson6153]

What a truly amazing documentary, what a facinating city , beautifully presented, thank you Masha...😊😘

[@ashleyupshall7641]

All of these have been first class. Well done for you fine presentation and content. 😊🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@pablobroon]

Keep up the good work I will soon have an extensive list of restaurants to visit by the time you finish this series. І я буду - спрвавді. 💙💛

[@gfsdgsdf-b6h]

love this series!

[@RudyfromGraz]

Dear Masha and team! Thank you for your good work displaying the beauty of Ukraine! Please clean this YT comments because there are some negative ruzzky remarks. Slava Ukraini! 🟦🟨

[@christhomson6153]

Just loved the tattoo, and yes , it looks so like the Trident ...Slava Ukraine..💙💛🇺🇦🙏

[@TRFA-u4t]

SLAVA UKRAINI, HEROIAN SLAVA💙💛💙💛💙💛

[@santanu-io]

It's true that I didn't hear much about Ukraine or Kyiv, and I definitely never heard about the name of Zelenskyy before 24th February 2022. But now after two and half years, one of my dreams is to visit this country and this city, and I will definitely do so after the war is over 💙💛

[@elbichoamarillo]

maybe you can meet the rocketdwarf in person.

[@sh_dm5590]

@@elbichoamarillo , It's more important not to meet fools like you in life

[@betsm5842]

@@elbichoamarillo could be worse, could meet those natsees putin and trump :)

[@zorendj]

Before the pandamic I was visiting Kiyv every 3rd week and spend there friday to monday. It was easy because wizz had good departures from my airport. I loved just to walk around and explore every street. But the best was all the tasty food. In general, Ukraine make the best pizza's in the world.

[@Ashley-uk4ld]

Dear Masha & "Dare to Ukraine" team, another brilliant video & this time in Kyiv...another amazing Ukrainian city. 💙💙💛💛💙💙💛💛

[@KerryDSC]

Masha, you do such an amazing job. Thank you for sharing your cultural heritage with us all!!

[@ScienceTalkwithJimMassa]

This was a wonderful video)) I love Kyiv. i have traveled to Kyiv many times. I was planning on moving here for retirement. But, first the pandemic and then the war. I do plan to move here and may do so even during the war and seeing if I can volunteer to help the military. Thank you Masha for showing the beauty of Ukraine and Ukrainians in this video series. Слава Україні!

[@CaseyAEmens]

7 times for siren? Great show by the way. Thank you for such in depth atory telling. Please keep up the great Work! Love it!

[@sanha7007]

우크라이나 🇺🇦 의 어여쁜 아가씨! 전쟁나기전 광장에서 씩씩한 우크라이나 병사들이 사열식하는걸 보았는데 우크라이나 병사들이 모든면에서 열세인데도 러시아를 상대로 잘써우는데 경의를 표합니다! 2010년 4월 우크라이나 크림반도 얄타와 세바스토플 오데사의 아름다운 도시를 여행한적이있는데 빨리 전쟁이끝나고 평화가오길 기원합니다! Korea 🇰🇷 에서!😊

[@person3952]

Thank you🌻

[@chrisharris996]

Thank you for another fantastic video about my favourite country in the entire world. Keep up the amazing work and I wish you a glorious victory. ❤

[@jamesdonnell2290]

You are a wonderful lady..❤ Sending you much love

[@val360us]

Different perspectives are updated to my knowledge about Ukrainian culture, people and Ukraine. 🙏

[@greymatter6834]

We are all family. We should be friendly. Good times are had by all, but some boneheads keep breaking up the celebration! 🌻🌾

[@marinebymistake]

Great episode, can't wait to see the Kharkiv one, thanks!

[@greymatter6834]

Film Mariupol. The artists and poets and chefs and carpenters.

[@marinebymistake]

@@greymatter6834 huh?

[@SuperSlayer96]

Thank you. I am Canadian of Ukraine heritage. Your history and culture lesson, much appreciated. Be Safe. Slava Ukraine. my guess is twelve air raid sirens

[@ligiten]

Just amazing, I will visit Kiev in the future. I am in a wheelchair and really like to know how easy it will be for me to move around and visit the sights and enjoy the culture, history and food.

[@redlinenorma1]

It could be still problematic, even having a lot of veterans in wheel chairs, the situation is far from good, I'm afraid 😢

[@JAGzilla-ur3lh]

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite documentary series. Very illuminating and educational, with infectious energy and a super charismatic host. Make an episode for every notable part of Ukraine (that... is still accessible, anyway), and I'll watch them all! And somewhere down the pipe, assuming a positive outcome to the war, maybe I'll get a chance to visit the country myself.

[@SheldonJoseph-i7e]

Beautiful Ukraine ❤❤ lots of love from St Lunia ❤️

[@learntheuniverse2024]

Ukraine maybe something new to many in the world, but honestly when traveling the world , I now know for sure that Ukraine has sooooo much goodness to offer. And so much opportunity and potential . And on top of all good people 🇺🇦

[@calebbearup4282]

Helping the algorithm

[@jamesdonnell2290]

Ukraine is Independent and a sovereign country that should be protected from the Invaders,.... Have followed the news there for many years and breaks my heart to know how you have All suffered since then... I pray for All Ukrainians for you to defeat this 21st century NaZi regime, Ruzzia!!... As part of the Free world, We love your spirit, your strength and your indefatigable sense of independence 💙💛

[@MDCCLXXVI1776]

So free that they drag poor men from the streets as millions are officially “booked” against mobilization via their companies or disability

[@stephenpoulson5505]

HEROYAM SLAVA SLAVA UKRAINI ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CaperLady]

Looks like an amazing city! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@philipsl1983]

After 35 years abroad, Kyiv's transformation is breathtaking. The energy of its streets, the creativity of its cuisine, and the unwavering spirit of its youth inspire. Even in darkness, they build a future filled with color and progress. Ukraine fights for its identity, its culture, its very essence. Their courage inspires the world. Glory to Ukraine! Glory to its heroes! 🇺🇦

[@focus_fractured]

Thankyou so much for these videos. You have me obsessed! I MUST come and visit your beautiful country.

[@Byzantia]

You should come before winter. Or else it will be so cold its not gonna be fun.

[@greymatter6834]

@@ByzantiaHave wool clothes no problem. 🌻

[@Byzantia]

@@greymatter6834 wool clothes wont help in the cold kiev winter, its like siberia

[@JPPJustPerfectPlayers]

As a Kyiv native, I simply love this! Kyiv is the best!

[@roboconnor1825]

Another excellent episode, this is a must watch series

[@scrupulousness.6171]

Bravo! Amazing.

[@russianbutcher608]

Un beau reportage qui montre la dureté des conditions physiques et mentales. Honneur et courage à ces valeureux qui donnent tout pour défendre ce qu'ils aiment. Slava Ukraini! 🇫🇷🤝🇺🇦

[@drreaganeliedithphd6526]

Culture est parte de notre résilience

[@JPPJustPerfectPlayers]

Машо, ти найкраща! Щиро тобі дякую!

[@drreaganeliedithphd6526]

Ukraine est cool

[@officer088]

I must just to say this show has gorgeousmoderator and nice and lovely info motion graphics, great music, keep it up!

[@PeterAllanABV]

I hope to visit Ukraine and Kyiv in this lifetime.

[@martinhorton4967]

Fabulous! Slava Ukraini. 🥰

[@Andy911Mills]

I have been Ukraine bringing in medical supplies. I love watching the videos. So when I come in again. Gives me new ideas to visit.. my guess is 17 alarms. Higher if you factor in increased alarms

[@junipero9756]

Чудовий матеріал!!! Дякую🙏

[@DeborahNagurski-by8nn]

You made my heart sing

[@cianoleary3311]

Such a beautiful City and can’t wait to visit ❤️💪🏼🇺🇦

[@peterm.eggers520]

Ukrainians were very creative when designing, manufacturing, and spreading petal mines throughout Donbass.

[@CÆSSIUS32]

Masha or should I say Маша, I am an Australian of Croatian/ Montenegrin and Serbian ethnicity. So I do understand most of the Ukranian spoken. Yes Serbo-Croatian is more similar to Russian but still I can read and write in Cyrillic; so I am learning the nuances of the Ukranian language and adding it to my understanding of Serbo-Croatian and Slavic languages. It's amazing to know you were a pre-school teacher in Australia 😊 🇬🇧🇦🇺❤️🇺🇦🇭🇷🇲🇪🇷🇸

[@stevenovetsky3274]

💙💛

[@theautumnfallen]

Just a comment to promote the video) 👌

[@Kniazhnami]

Дзякуй за якасную прэзентацыю , атмасферу і людзей ❤

[@nelsongomez164]

Wow! I can wait to visit Kyiv. I been to Lviv but for sure I will visit but I won’t eat as much as you did😂 as for sirens about 36 in 5 days?💪🇺🇦💪🇺🇦❤️🍎❤️🍀

[@sashad.7722]

Дякую за таке круте відео💛💙

[@golokavrndavana]

Maidan Nezalezhnosti looks so nice.

[@Phil21NZ]

Love it, can't wait to be able to visit..

[@joe-qs1yf]

U make a choice docco. Thank's too u and your team 💫

[@indigenousnorwegianeuropa4145]

Submission was never an option for the people of 🇺🇦 🇳🇴🤝🇺🇦

[@Byzantia]

Hva tenker du om Kievan Rus, tror du det er Ukraina?

[@kadovax6567]

​@Byzantia, yes. It's the Rus of Kiyv, and Ukrainians are directly coming from the Rus of Kiyv. Russians are not.

[@Byzantia]

@@kadovax6567 On what criterias

[@paolosantiago3163]

I'm from the Philippines but I really love Ukraine. Its really one of the last few hidden gem countries in the European continent despite of the worst situations the country has experienced.

[@hetschannel]

Thanks for the information supporting ✊🏼♥️

[@Treggats]

Thank you for a beautiful depiction of Kyiv! I've been following this series and every time it has been beautiful, remarkable, etc. So thank you and I hope to visit some day. I'm guessing around 5 air raid sirens.

[@geofflewis8599]

гарна робота

[@ОлегПустовой-д1ь]

You are amazing!!! I like see your channel very much!!!!

[@wesslan74a]

just got home. And can´t wait to go again. The only hard part is the journey there.

[@davidwells-jy5iu]

I was in Kiev for several days last July and there were maybe one siren in 5 days. It was a quiet time. My guess for the number of siren is 13.

[@olegsvish1087]

Cool, great job

[@working_example]

Great series. Love Kyiv Inde.

[@derelictconfusion9498]

Thanks for the positively,much appreciated!

[@Travellingisagift]

Thank you for showing this side of Kyiv. Shows resilience and courage that inspite of the war, I look at it as any European capital. I bet the orcs are so angry that they cannot break you. I think there has been 35 sirens in your 5 stay there in Kyiv