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Many Ukrainians speak Russian, a consequence of centuries of Russification. For the majority, speaking Russian does not express allegiance to Russia. But for the Kremlin, the language has become an increasingly powerful propaganda tool.
Explainer: Some Ukrainians speak Russian language — it doesn’t make them Russian
Born in Crimea and raised in Kherson, journalist Yevheniia Virlych grew up speaking both Ukrainian and Russian in her daily life. It wasn’t until 2022, when she and her family lived through the Russia...
kyivindependent.com
March 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
While Ukrainian is the official state language, many Ukrainians speak Russian, a consequence of centuries of Russification under the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union.
Explainer: Some Ukrainians speak Russian language — it doesn’t make them Russian
Born in Crimea and raised in Kherson, journalist Yevheniia Virlych grew up speaking both Ukrainian and Russian in her daily life. It wasn’t until 2022, when she and her family lived through the Russia...
kyivindependent.com
March 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
October 29, 2025 at 6:33 AM
⚡️ 'She wasn't afraid of the bombs' — Kherson locals in awe over Angelina Jolie's visit.

The visit caused a stir not only in Kherson but across Ukraine, with people eager to learn more her visit to one of the most dangerous parts of the country.
'She wasn't afraid of the bombs' — Kherson locals in awe over Angelina Jolie's visit
For Kherson journalist Yevheniia Virlych, “difficult” doesn’t begin to describe day-to-day life in her city — “critical” is closer to the mark. So when American actress Angelina Jolie visited Kherson ...
kyivindependent.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Are English speaking Americans English citizens?
Trump Admin officials talk Russian narative nonsense

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Explainer: Some Ukrainians speak Russian language – it doesn’t make them Russian
Born in Crimea and raised in Kherson, journalist Yevheniia Virlych grew up speaking both Ukrainian and Russian in her daily life. It wasn’t until 2022, when she and her family lived through the Russia...
kyivindependent.com
March 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Angelina Jolie!
'She wasn't afraid of the bombs' — Kherson locals in awe over Angelina Jolie's visit
#Ukraine #Russia
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'She wasn't afraid of the bombs' — Kherson locals in awe over Angelina Jolie's visit
For Kherson journalist Yevheniia Virlych, “difficult” doesn’t begin to describe day-to-day life in her city — “critical” is closer to the mark. So when American actress Angelina Jolie visited Kherson ...
kyivindependent.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:19 PM
A short essay on Ukrainian language and Ukrainian nationality of Russian speaking people.
Explainer: Some Ukrainians speak Russian language – it doesn’t make them Russian
Born in Crimea and raised in Kherson, journalist Yevheniia Virlych grew up speaking both Ukrainian and Russian in her daily life. It wasn’t until 2022, when she and her family lived through the Russia...
kyivindependent.com
March 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
⚡️ 'She wasn't afraid of the bombs' — Kherson locals in awe over Angelina Jolie's visit.

The visit caused a stir not only in Kherson but across Ukraine, with people eager to learn more about her visit to one of the most dangerous parts of the country.
kyivindependent.com/kherson-loca...
'She wasn't afraid of the bombs' — Kherson locals in awe over Angelina Jolie's visit
For Kherson journalist Yevheniia Virlych, “difficult” doesn’t begin to describe day-to-day life in her city — “critical” is closer to the mark. So when American actress Angelina Jolie visited Kherson ...
kyivindependent.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Yara @strategywoman.bsky.social
I found this 'Explainer' in the Kyiv Independent extremely interesting. You have written about much of this in your letters..
Yes, I am a subscriber to the Kyiv Independent. I look forward daily to reading it.

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Explainer: Some Ukrainians speak Russian language — it doesn’t make them Russian
Born in Crimea and raised in Kherson, journalist Yevheniia Virlych grew up speaking both Ukrainian and Russian in her daily life. It wasn’t until 2022, when she and her family lived through the Russia...
kyivindependent.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:34 AM
'She wasn't afraid of the bombs' — Kherson locals in awe over Angelina Jolie's visit
For Kherson journalist Yevheniia Virlych, “difficult” doesn’t begin to describe day-to-day life in her city — “critical” is closer to the mark. So when American actress Angelina Jolie visited ...
'She wasn't afraid of the bombs' — Kherson locals in awe over Angelina Jolie's visit
kyivindependent.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#Ukraine: Russia's attack on Kyiv also injured journalist Yevheniya Virlych and damaged her apartment. We express our solidarity with Virlych and wish her a speedy recovery. @stommedia.bsky.social ⤵️
Херсонська журналістка Євгенія Вірлич оговтується після контузії і в
«У квартирі і на нас ще дуже багато дрібного скла. Але це точно краще, ніж скло би летіло великими шматками
nsju.org
June 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Journalisten som Ryssland inte kunde tysta

Hon hade nyligen startat den lokala nyhetssajten Kavun City när de ryska styrkorna ockuperade staden Cherson. Men trots att hon levde under konstant hot flydde Yevhenia Virlych inte.: "Vår betydelse för våra läsare var större än rädslan för ryssarna".
Journalisten som Ryssland inte kunde tysta
Hon var ekonom, historiker, bloggare och hade nyligen startat den lokala nyhetssajten Kavun City när de ryska styrkorna ockuperade staden Cherson. Men trots att hon levde under konstant hot flydde Yev...
globalbar.se
September 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
It wasn’t until 2022, when she and her family lived through the Russian occupation of Kherson Oblast, that they made the definitive choice to abandon speaking Russian altogether. kyivindependent.com/explainer-wh...
Explainer: Some Ukrainians speak Russian language – it doesn’t make them Russian
Born in Crimea and raised in Kherson, journalist Yevheniia Virlych grew up speaking both Ukrainian and Russian in her daily life. It wasn’t until 2022, when she and her family lived through the Russia...
kyivindependent.com
March 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
...and vice-versa: if it is unacceptable to speak Russian as a Ukrainian, then it has to be because, even in some tiny ways, speaking Russian does make someone a little bit Russian (something I don't think is true at all, to be clear) kyivindependent.com/explainer-wh...
Explainer: Some Ukrainians speak Russian language — it doesn’t make them Russian
Born in Crimea and raised in Kherson, journalist Yevheniia Virlych grew up speaking both Ukrainian and Russian in her daily life. It wasn’t until 2022, when she and her family lived through the Russia...
kyivindependent.com
March 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
While Ukrainian is the official state language, many Ukrainians speak Russian, a consequence of centuries of Russification under the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union.

For the majority of them, speaking Russian is not an expression of allegiance to Russia

kyivindependent.com/explainer-wh...
Explainer: Some Ukrainians speak Russian language — it doesn’t make them Russian
Born in Crimea and raised in Kherson, journalist Yevheniia Virlych grew up speaking both Ukrainian and Russian in her daily life. It wasn’t until 2022, when she and her family lived through the Russia...
kyivindependent.com
March 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
'She wasn't afraid of the bombs' — Kherson locals in awe over Angelina Jolie's visit

Nov. 5, Jolie traveled w/UK-based Legacy of War Foundation to #Ukraine’s front-line regions, visiting schools & hospitals that've been forced underground to continue functioning despite constant Russian attacks.
'She wasn't afraid of the bombs' — Kherson locals in awe over Angelina Jolie's visit
For Kherson journalist Yevheniia Virlych, “difficult” doesn’t begin to describe day-to-day life in her city — “critical” is closer to the mark. So when American actress Angelina Jolie visited Kherson ...
kyivindependent.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM