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The Ukrainian language serves as a vital thread in the cultural fabric of Ukraine and the broader global community. Recent events highlight both the challenges and the widespread support for the Ukrainian language worldwide. Employees at the French Embassy in Ukraine celebrated the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language by embracing a unique language challenge, attempting to pronounce iconic Ukrainian terms like "palianytsia". Such efforts symbolize a cultural diplomacy, fostering deeper understanding and camaraderie. Meanwhile, unfortunate incidents in Switzerland where Ukrainian speakers faced aggression underscore the ongoing struggles for linguistic recognition and respect. Despite these challenges, 87% of Ukrainians continue to support gentle Ukrainization, a testament to their commitment to preserving and promoting their national language. Globally, individuals like a man from Indonesia and a woman in Venezuela are learning and teaching Ukrainian, showcasing the language's expanding influence. This linguistic journey not only strengthens national identity but also connects different cultures in solidarity.

Why did French Embassy staff attempt to pronounce Ukrainian words?

The French Embassy staff participated in a language challenge to celebrate the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language. This event aimed to foster cultural exchange and demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine by engaging with its national language.

What incidents have Ukrainian speakers faced abroad?

Ukrainian speakers have encountered aggression in places like Switzerland, where Russian-speaking individuals targeted them for using Ukrainian. Such incidents underscore ongoing tensions and challenges faced by Ukrainian speakers internationally.

How do Ukrainians feel about Ukrainization processes?

A large majority, about 87%, of Ukrainians support gentle Ukrainization. This shows a strong national consensus towards the strategic use and promotion of the Ukrainian language, reflecting its importance in national identity.

How is the Ukrainian language being supported worldwide?

Globally, the Ukrainian language finds support through various initiatives. For instance, individuals from countries like Indonesia and Venezuela are learning and teaching Ukrainian, actively participating in spreading the language and showing solidarity with Ukraine.

What role does the Ukrainian language play in cultural diplomacy?

The Ukrainian language acts as a bridge in cultural diplomacy, exemplified by events like the French Embassy's language challenge. Such initiatives promote mutual understanding and reinforce international alliances through linguistic and cultural engagement.

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New York police officer recites Shevchenko in Brooklyn park New York police officer surprises Ukrainian woman: recites "Cherry Orchard Near House" on horseback. VIDEO A Ukrainian photographer was taking pictures in one of Brooklyn's parks when two police officers on horseback rode past her. One of them suggested adding the animals to the shot. 13 973 35

In Kharkiv, a taxi driver was fined for refusing to serve in Ukrainian Taxi driver in Kharkiv rudely refused to serve female passenger in Ukrainian. He was fined In Kharkiv, a taxi driver rudely and disrespectfully refused to serve a female passenger in Ukrainian. He was fined by language ombudswoman Olena Ivanovska. 4 947 122 Previously in trend: Language Issue Language conflict

employee of the French Embassy in Ukraine Palianytsia, putsvirinok and "forgive my French": employees of French Embassy in Ukraine held language challenge. VIDEO The staff of the French Embassy in Ukraine celebrated the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language in an original way. The diplomats decided to arrange a real language challenge - they tried to pronounce several well-known Ukrainian words, including "palianytsia", "putsvirinok" and the phrase "Glory to Ukraine!". 12 766 25

Attack on a Ukrainian-speaking family in Switzerland. New details have emerged Ukrainian women reported attacks by Russian-speaking man in Switzerland: he threatened to rape their children. PHOTOS More than ten Ukrainian women living in Switzerland reported aggressive behaviour and an attack on them by Latvian citizen Alexander Vabiks because they spoke Ukrainian in transport, on the street or in other places. 10 504 43 Previously in trend: Language conflict

attack on a Ukrainian family on a train in Switzerland Russian-speaking man attacks family in Switzerland over Ukrainian language: Foreign Ministry demands investigation. VIDEO In a Swiss train, a man speaking Russian attacked a family for speaking Ukrainian. 17 708 104 Previously in trend: Language conflict

language, Russian 87% of Ukrainians support gentle Ukrainisation, - KIIS poll Gentle (strategic) Ukrainisation receives the most support among Ukrainians, with 87% of citizens supporting it either fully or partially. 2 163 67 Previously in trend: Poll about language

In Kharkiv, a taxi driver was fined for refusing to provide service in Ukrainian Taxi driver refused to serve passenger in Ukrainian in Kharkiv: ombudswoman responded In Kharkiv, a taxi driver rudely and disrespectfully refused to serve a female passenger in the official language and spoke about "the oppression of Russian speakers' rights." Now he will face punishment. 14 880 281 Previously in trend: Language conflict Violation of language law

Zelenskyy commented on Russia’s demands regarding the Russian language We have state language - Ukrainian. Russia can say anything - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukrainian is the official language of Ukraine. Therefore, Russia's demands are only intended to complicate the peace process. 4 213 44 Previously in trend: Language Issue

A foreigner is studying Ukrainian Guy from Indonesia who has never been to Ukraine has learned Ukrainian: "I can say ’Ukrzaliznytsia’ and ’palianytsia’. Maybe I was Ukrainian in past life". VIDEO A guy from Indonesia, who lives in Bali and has never been to Ukraine, learnt Ukrainian from scratch after the invasion began and now sings "Chervona Kalyna" and "Rodyna" on the streets of the island, collecting donations and supporting Ukrainians. 27 261 46

Someday our tanks will reach Dzhankoi Three Russians reading inscription "Someday our tanks will reach Dzhankoi" on UAV’s wing: "They have not even written it in Russian! They could have known Russian, at least, f#ggots!!!". VIDEO A video was posted online showing three Russians reading the inscription "Someday our tanks will reach Dzhankoi" on the wing of a drone. 11 388 80 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Rejection of the Russian language How language is regaining its position in country: Google Trends data shows that Ukrainians are searching for news in official language more often. INFOGRAPHICS The Ukrainian language is regaining its position in Ukraine. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, more and more residents of the central and northern regions have been searching for news on the Internet in Ukrainian. 7 127 90 Previously in trend: Language Issue

Language conflict in Dnipro Language conflict in Dnipro: "It annoys me when people speak Ukrainian here. I hate Banderites! F#ck off". VIDEO A video was posted online showing a Russian-speaking man expressing complaints against a Ukrainian-language company and swearing obscenely. 29 128 204 Previously in trend: Language conflict

Language conflict with Bolt driver in Kyiv: activist gives details "I’ll teach you how to speak, you scum": in Kyiv, Bolt driver forced activist out of car after she commented on his use of Russian In Kyiv, a Bolt driver forced an activist out of the car and then grabbed her by the face after she insisted he speak Ukrainian, as required by Ukrainian law. The woman has filed a report with the police. 38 587 267 Previously in trend: Language conflict

Окупанти обіцяють штрафувати за україномовні адресні таблички In TOT Zaporizhzhia, invaders will fine for address plates in Ukrainian – NRC Russian invaders promise to fine residents of the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region for speaking Ukrainian. 1 723 21 Previously in trend: War

Venezuelan Isamar teaches her friends Ukrainian Girl from Venezuela teaches her friends Ukrainian: "I don’t have Ukrainian descent, but I have Ukrainian heart". VIDEO Venezuelan Isamar Fernandez has mastered the Ukrainian language and is helping to teach it to her friends and acquaintances. 6 726 30

Конфлікт агресивних пенсіонерів з волонтеркою – суд визнав обвинувачених винними у хуліганстві Attack on volunteer in Kyiv because of her Ukrainian language: Accused were released from punishment due to their retirement age Following a public prosecution by prosecutors of the Obolon District Prosecutor's Office in Kyiv, a court convicted two Kyiv residents who in June this year committed hooliganism against a volunteer (part 2 of Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine) because of her Ukrainian language. The men were released from punishment due to their retirement age. 10 952 94

Мовний конфлікт у книгарні Language conflict in bookstore in center of capital - police bring offender to justice The police drew up an administrative report under the article on disorderly conduct against a man who aggressively reacted to a remark about the Russian language in a bookstore-cafe. The materials will also be sent to the language ombudsman. 17 432 367

Мовні волонтери розпочнуть роботу в Івано-Франківську: стало відомо, коли From October 28, language volunteers will start working in Ivano-Frankivsk - Mayor Marcinkiv From Monday, October 28, language volunteers will work in Ivano-Frankivsk. 3 340 100

Українська школа в Угорщині First school for Ukrainian-speaking children opened in Hungary As a result of the agreements reached by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during the Hungarian leader's visit to Kyiv in July this year, the first state bilingual secondary school and gymnasium for Ukrainian children opened its doors in Budapest on 31 August. 1 938 17

мова,українська,курси Courses for military personnel on improving official language started in Ukraine. PHOTOS Taras Kremin, the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, together with the "United" project, launched the first courses in Ukraine to improve the state language for military personnel. 2 485 41 Incidents

тарас,кремінь There are no Russian songs left on Ukrainian radio stations – Kremin. INFOGRAPHICS The Secretariat of the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language did not record a single Russian-language song on national radio stations. 3 062 65 Society

кремінь Record number of appeals on violation of language law was received last year - Kremin. INFOGRAPHICS In 2023, the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language received 3,692 appeals from citizens regarding violations of the Law of Ukraine "On Ensuring the Functioning of the Ukrainian Language as the State Language". 1 389 7 Ukrainian Politics

фінляндія,халла-ахо,юссі Russian imperialism must be answered by force, - the speaker of the Finnish parliament Jussi Halla-aho spoke in perfect Ukrainian in the Rada. VIDEO On the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor, a special meeting of the Verkhovna Rada was attended by speakers of the parliaments of Belgium, Ireland, Finland, the Czech Republic, Poland and Estonia. Finnish Speaker Jussi Halla-Aho gave his speech in perfect Ukrainian. 14 502 80 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

зсу,авдіївка What language soldiers communicate in trenches or in battle with enemy troops is their personal matter, - language ombudsman Kremin Military personnel who defend Ukraine have the right to decide for themselves which language to communicate on the front line. 5 217 144 Previously in trend: War

фаріон Ministry of Education and Culture supported demands of students who called on law enforcement officers to check Farion’s statements about military personnel Against the backdrop of the scandal with Iryna Farion, the Ministry of Education and Science supported the demands of students not to cooperate with people who do not respect the defenders of Ukraine. 4 029 64 Society

зсу Soldiers responded to Farion’s accusations about Russian-speaking soldiers of Armed Forces of Ukraine: stupid #ck. On the nightingale’s language". VIDEO Ukrainian defenders commented on the statements of former People’s Deputy Iryna Farion, who said that she does not consider Russian-speaking soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to be Ukrainians. 34 563 521 Society

фаріон Farion stated that she does not consider Russian-speaking soldiers of Armed Forces of Ukraine to be Ukrainians: Ombudsman Lubinets appealed to Security Service of Ukraine and National Police. VIDEO Former People’s Deputy and Ukrainian linguist Iryna Farion said that she does not consider the Russian-speaking military of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to be Ukrainians. 26 242 808 Society

интернет,компьютер,ноутбук About five percent of media sites do not have a Ukrainian version, - Kremin In the field of the Internet, there is a positive trend in the establishment of the Ukrainian language as the state language. However, as of October 2023, approximately 5% of national and regional media sites still do not have a Ukrainian-language version. 1 872 47 Incidents

школа,вчитель,росія,окупація Ruscists force parents to write refusal to teach their children in Ukrainian language in occupied territories, - Center of National Resistance From the next academic year, the Ukrainian language will no longer be taught in schools in the occupied territories. Now the children study it several hours a week. 1 338 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

мова 58% of Ukrainians do not consider Russian language important, - KIIS. INFOGRAPHICS In December 2022, the majority of Ukrainians do not consider the Russian language important. Instead, only 1% of respondents consider the Ukrainian language unimportant. 4 862 145 Society

мова,украинский More and more Ukrainians speak Ukrainian at home, - "Rating" survey. INFOGRAPHICS More than half of the country’s citizens now speak Ukrainian at home. This indicator has increased compared to April. 4 389 27 Society

кремінь Russia commited linguocide of Ukrainian language in occupied territories, - Kremin Since February 24, more than 100 facts of purposeful destruction of the Ukrainian language in different areas of public life have been recorded in the Ukrainian territories temporarily occupied by Russia. 7 902 62 War in Ukraine

маріуполь Rashists in Mariupol forbid schoolchildren to speak Ukrainian even during breaks, - Andryushchenko In occupied Mariupol, the "management" of schools forbids children to speak Ukrainian and threatens "consequences". 4 683 33 Previously in trend: War

мова,російська Invaders restored work of schools in occupied Volnovakha in Russian language under program of Russian Federation, - Denysova The Russian occupiers resumed the studying process in the occupied city of Volnovakha in the Donetsk region, despite the proximity of the war zone. 8 048 47 Previously in trend: War

язык,мова Support for Russian as second state language drops sharply – Rating survey The vast majority of Ukrainians (83%) are in favour of Ukrainian being the only state language in Ukraine, as it is now, according to the results of the nationwide poll, named "Language Issue in Ukraine," conducted by the Rating sociological group on March 19. 7 873 193 Society

Constitutional Court of Ukraine declares language law constitutional Constitutional Court of Ukraine declares language law constitutional The Constitutional Court of Ukraine has recognized the Law of Ukraine "On Ensuring the Functioning of the Ukrainian Language as the State Language" as constitutional. 8 295 80 Ukrainian Politics

Language cannot be subject of speculation by both pro-Russian, pseudo-patriotic forces – Tkachenko Language cannot be subject of speculation by both pro-Russian, pseudo-patriotic forces – Tkachenko Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Oleksandr Tkachenko believes that the language cannot be the subject of speculation by both pro-Russian and pseudo-patriotic forces. 3 719 48 Previously in trend: Language Issue

Danilov on Russian NSDC statement on Ukrainian language status: we do not need Russian advice on this issue Danilov on Russian NSDC statement on Ukrainian language status: we do not need Russian advice on this issue Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov said that the Ukrainian language is the only state language whose status is enshrined in the Constitution of Ukraine. 7 396 36 Previously in trend: Language Issue Russian aggression against Ukraine

Service sector should switch to Ukrainian language from Jan 16 – ombudsman Service sector should switch to Ukrainian language from Jan 16 – ombudsman Ukrainian Language Ombudsman Taras Kremin has said the service sector should switch exclusively to the Ukrainian language from January 16, 2021. 16 000 121 Previously in trend: Language Issue

Ukrainian govt appoints Taras Kremin as language ombudsman Ukrainian govt appoints Taras Kremin as language ombudsman The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Taras Kremin as the new Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language. Svitlana Bronnikova and Sviatoslav Litynskyi also applied for the post. 5 543 19 Previously in trend: Language Issue

It is necessary to shoot TV series in Ukrainian language - Borodianskyi It is necessary to shoot TV series in Ukrainian language - Borodianskyi Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports of Ukraine Volodymyr Borodianskyi believes that in Ukraine it is necessary to shoot TV series in the Ukrainian language. 6 842 82 Ukrainian Politics

80% Ukrainians believe country 80% Ukrainians believe country's leadership and officials required to speak Ukrainian - poll More than 60% of Ukrainians consider joining the European Union as Ukraine's main integration area, and more than 50% support their country's joining NATO as the best option for guaranteeing security for the state, according to a nationwide survey conducted by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation. 13 835 171 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian language law comes into force Ukrainian language law comes into force On July 16, the law on Ukrainian language No. 2704-VIII came into force. Not all of it though, the most high-profile ones will take effect later. 19 651 334 Previously in trend: Language Issue

Zelenskyi sees no problem with special status of Russian language in Donbas Zelenskyi sees no problem with special status of Russian language in Donbas Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has said he sees no problem as for the special status of the Russian language in Donbas and local residents should be given an opportunity to speak and fill out documents in Russian. 54 463 984 Previously in trend: Language Issue

Kvartal-95 co-owner believes agreeing with Russia to end war possible, calls for limiting language requirements Kvartal-95 co-owner believes agreeing with Russia to end war possible, calls for limiting language requirements Co-owner of Kvartal-95 group Borys Shefir has said that if there is a strong desire it is possible to agree with Russian officials to end the war in Donbas. 34 851 609 Ukrainian Politics

MFA Hungary hopes Zelenskyi to resolve "problematic issues" around language law MFA Hungary hopes Zelenskyi to resolve "problematic issues" around language law The diplomats reiterated their claim voiced earlier that the language law "narrows the rights of national minorities because it takes away the earlier granted right to use their native language." 10 867 427 Previously in trend: Language Issue

President Poroshenko signs Ukrainian language law President Poroshenko signs Ukrainian language law President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko signed the law No. 5670-d on the provision of functioning of the Ukrainian language as state one. 17 211 329 Previously in trend: Language Issue

Ukraine’s parliament speaker Parubii to sign Ukrainian language law on May 14 Ukraine’s parliament speaker Parubii to sign Ukrainian language law on May 14 The Verkhovna Rada will consider draft resolutions on termination of results of voting on the law on provision of functioning of Ukrainian as official language on May 14. 5 801 165 Previously in trend: Language Issue

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