The project will produce a 40-page print magazine (200 copies) that documents Odesa’s wartime experiences, serving as a powerful reflection of the city’s enduring connection to its Ukrainian heritage and identity. The magazine will feature in-depth narratives, including: testimonies from Odesa businesswomen on how the war has transformed their enterprises; an exclusive interview with a renowned Ukrainian film director about the challenges of directing films during wartime; conversations with the wives of Odesa soldiers on how they cope with their husbands’ involvement in the war; a feature on the establishment and success of the Theatre of Small Comedy which continues to thrive despite the ongoing conflict; the story of an Odesa caricaturist whose satirical works defy and ridicule the Russian invaders; a study on the resilience of couples from Odesa, separated by war, as they strive to preserve their relationships.
Veronika Poliakova
GRANTEE