In the besieged city of Pokrovsk, the Christmas carol ‘Shchedryk’, also known as ‘Carol of the Bells’, continues to inspire as Russian troops close in. Despite the destruction and displacement caused by the ongoing conflict, former residents and soldiers cling…

As Russia’s military threatens the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, the famous carol Shchedryk, known globally as the Carol of the Bells, serves as a symbol of cultural identity and resilience for its residents. Many have fled, but those remaining…