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 The ‘Human Ability to Endure’ – A review of the album “Mochari” by Machukha

The ‘Human Ability to Endure’ – A review of the album “Mochari” by Machukha

May 4, 2026

Daniel Jarosak reviews Mochari, the debut album by Ukrainian band Machukha, exploring how its blend of music styles captures the human ability to endure.

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 “The Art of Making a Forgotten Cup of Tea” by Faizah Muhammad: A metaphor reflecting the struggles of communism 

“The Art of Making a Forgotten Cup of Tea” by Faizah Muhammad: A metaphor reflecting the struggles of communism 

March 23, 2026

Antonia Vlad reviews Faizah Muhammad’s The Art of Making a Forgotten Cup of Tea, a novel about memory, migration, and everyday rituals.

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 A frozen war is not peace- Why a premature peace deal in Ukraine could just be kicking the can of Russian revanchism down the road

A frozen war is not peace- Why a premature peace deal in Ukraine could just be kicking the can of Russian revanchism down the road

February 22, 2026

Jonas Heins explores why a premature peace deal in Ukraine could just be kicking the can of Russian revanchism down the road.

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 “There is No Balance” – Ukraine’s unions face a war on multiple fronts

“There is No Balance” – Ukraine’s unions face a war on multiple fronts

January 12, 2026

Daniel Jarosak looks at trade unions in Ukraine and the anti-social policies of the current Ukrainian government that affect them.

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 Editor’s choice 2025: A round-up of recommendations from the team behind Lossi 36

Editor’s choice 2025: A round-up of recommendations from the team behind Lossi 36

January 5, 2026

With the start of the New Year, the Lossi 36 team offers you a list of book, film and music recommendations.

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 From bleak social realism to a grotesque fairy tale: “The Gateway” at the 2025 goEast Festival of Central and Eastern European Film

From bleak social realism to a grotesque fairy tale: “The Gateway” at the 2025 goEast Festival of Central and Eastern European Film

May 18, 2025

Julius van der Poel reviews "The Gateway", a fantastical Ukrainian film balancing folklore with survival in Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone.

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 A documentary restoring voice and dignity to refugees: “Another Summer — Stories of Exile from Afghanistan and Ukraine”

A documentary restoring voice and dignity to refugees: “Another Summer — Stories of Exile from Afghanistan and Ukraine”

February 3, 2025

Francesco Damiano Desantis reviews the documentary film "Another Summer — Stories of Exile from Afghanistan and Ukraine”

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 Editor’s choice 2024: A round-up of recommendations from the team behind Lossi 36

Editor’s choice 2024: A round-up of recommendations from the team behind Lossi 36

December 30, 2024

The team behind Lossi 36 shares with you their favourite recommendations of books, podcasts, and movies covering all of Lossi's regions.

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 Between Lenin and Atatürk: How statues tell the story of Gagauzia

Between Lenin and Atatürk: How statues tell the story of Gagauzia

December 13, 2024

Bram Jongejan explores how statues tell the story of the Autonomous Region of Gagauzia in southern Moldova.

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 “Those of us who are outside, we have a duty to speak”: How a North American summit brings together Belarusians abroad

“Those of us who are outside, we have a duty to speak”: How a North American summit brings together Belarusians abroad

December 3, 2024

Emily Macrae interviews Alena Liavonchanka to learn about the Summit of Belarusians in North America, and how Belarusians abroad can organise

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