We talk about russian disinformation and how to make an FPV drone with Kiwi In Ukraine.
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Welcome! In this episode we chat with our friend Quignor. One of the first mentors to join Balakun. He told us about mentoring, his trips to Ukraine as a volunteer and meeting his student in person. Thanks for chatting with us while jet lagged Quignor. / quignor In other news, Sandi scored a point in the “try to pronounce it” game, finally stumping Vit with a completely nonsense word. Vit quickly reminded her that she can’t say mushroom in Ukrainian. Such is life… To become a mentor at Balakun go to www.balakun.co A big thank you to Vladyslove for your help with the intro, outro and interludes… / vladyslove
In this episode, recorded on February 22nd 2024, we talk about the anniversary of the russian invasion in its many forms. Vit explained events from his perspective and we collated accounts from students and previous guests about their experiences including Yana, Daniel Broomfield, Rick the Ukrainian and a student who wanted to remain anonymous. Mentioned links: https://www.youtube.com/@ricktheukrainian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9apDnRRSOCk&t=3s https://blog.youcontrol.market/istorichnii-riekord-ukrayintsi-vidkrili-naibilshu-kilkist-fopiv-na-drughii-rik-viini/ https://standwithukraineworld.ukrainianworldcongress.org/ https://www.ukrainianworldcongress.org/20-years-since-russian-ukrainian-tuzla-island-conflict/ https://savelife.in.ua/en/ https://u24.gov.ua/ https://twitter.com/bozhablagodat https://twitter.com/Brooms1989
Welcome! In this episode we explore digitalization in Ukraine: paperless life, healthcare, finances and the IT Army of Ukraine. Join to understand all the faces of the Monobank cat, reminisce about the good times during the pandemic and consider the unforeseen consequences of a cashless society.
Of course there is some news, a meme and Sandi did not escape from her sentence in Ukrainian. She also tried to find a new way to challenge Vit. And failed.
In this episode we chat with out friend Rebe, the verification group coordinator at Balakun. She has been part of the project since the beginning and told us all about the people she meets who want to do something to help Ukraine. Plus we have some news, a couple of fun facts and a language exchange.
You can follow Rebe on twitter here:
https://twitter.com/Rivkah1401
Qirimli, or people from Crimea. In part 2 we hear from Mavile about one of the most difficult chapters in the history of Crimean Tatars, the deportations of the 1940s and the painful consequences.
If you want to learn more about some of the important people we discussed have a look at:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9Eefiqa_Gasp%C4%B1ral%C4%B1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ismail_Gasprinsky
You can join us and become a mentor by signing up at www.balakun.co. We’d love for you to join our amazing community.
Qirimli, or people from Crimea. This week we present a double episode featuring Balakun student Mavile, a Crimean Tatar now living in Kyiv. She tells us about the language, history and culture of the Crimean Tatar nation.
We decided to turn this into a double episode, since there was so much to talk about!
A huge thank you to our student for giving us this unique insight.
If you want to learn more here are some videos we recommend:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-sxb5g7DMM
https://youtu.be/7XG8BWEOarM?feature=shared
You can join us and become a mentor by signing up at www.balakun.co. We’d love for you to join our amazing community. #JoinTheConversation
The movies that shaped us. Students talk about movies and TV shows they love.
Strong language warning!
Welcome! We were delighted to have Balakun student Yana join us for this episode. Yana told us about herself and her motives for joining Balakun before we launched into an episode about Ukrainian YouTube and how it has evolved in the last few years. Ranging from the serious to the ridiculous, here is a commentary on the diverse world of Ukrainian YouTube and all the craziness you didn’t know you were missing.
You can find Yana on twitter at https://twitter.com/bozhablagodat
Channels in English or with English subtitles:
Toronto TV https://youtube.com/@UkrainianTorontoTelevision
Ukraїner https://www.youtube.com/@ukrainernet
Timothy Snyder https://www.youtube.com/@timothysnyder5948
Anna from Ukraine https://www.youtube.com/@AnnafromUkraine
Rick the Ukrainian https://www.youtube.com/@ricktheukrainian
Operator Starsky https://www.youtube.com/@StarskyUA
Sternenko https://www.youtube.com/@STERNENKO
Hromadske https://www.youtube.com/@hromadske_ua
Yana’s List:
Geek Journal https://youtube.com/@GeekJournal
Kopiyka https://www.youtube.com/@kkkopiyka
Kefirnuy https://www.youtube.com/@kefirnuy
Ideya Oleksandrivna (Ідея Олександрівна) https://youtube.com/@ideyaolexandrivna
Vitalii’s List:
Manifest https://manifest.in.ua/
Ragulivna (Рагулівна) https://youtube.com/@Ragulivna
Fincher of kubrick (фінчер кубриком) https://youtube.com/@fincherkubrykom
Searching for a bill (Searching for spelling; На пошуки грамоти) https://youtube.com/@naposhukyhramoty
Other mentions:
Animarody https://www.youtube.com/@Animarody
Pes Patron https://www.youtube.com/@patronthedog
In this week’s Open Session students discussed historical figures from Ukraine, featuring such iconic, famous, infamous and nefarious characters as: Nestor Makhno Bohdan Khmelnytsky Ivan Kotlyarevsky Mykhailo Hrushevsky Ivan Sirko Ivan Mazepa Yaroslav the Wise and the krovosisia Azirov Many thanks to Yana (on twitter @bozhablagodat) for leading the discussion. https://twitter.com/bozhablagodat Warning, some strong language was used.
The usual suspects (mostly millennials) discuss generational traits and how they differ between countries. At least that's how it started... As always, the conversation evolved! Warning - strong language may have been used!
Vit and Sandi had another guest! We were delighted to host Rick the Ukrainian to talk about fundraising and his work translating and dubbing interviews with russian POWs. As usual we exchange news, an interesting fact, a words or phrase and explain a meme along the way. You can find Rick's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCxXfP7OPRW99op9ZS4BB9A You can contribute to FPV fundraiser at Sternenko's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/STERNENKO If you want to become a Balakun mentor go to www.balakun.co. You don't need to be a teacher, just a fluent English speaker. Join the conversation!
Happy New Year! In this episode we explored the unique Christmas and New Year traditions of Ukraine from St. Nicolas Day, St. Andrew's Eve, Vertep (Christmas puppet theatre), Father Frost, Malanka, Epiphany, Old New Year and of course Shchedryk.Join us and if you want more here are some links we think you will love: https://youtu.be/0mazj4V11aA?si=MbpVqG5L3bZfHLpjhttps://youtu.be/O39vQhwY8wo?si=wv0ykIacar4BlXd3https://youtu.be/caIMVBzLOWg?si=WHqoKddyFp4h7cUqhttps://youtu.be/nF7rQl8j5uI?si=zYuJ5eOycjTgw7kvhttps://www.ukrainer.net/en-shchedryk-carol-of-the-bells-history/
This week for the holidays Sandi and Vit finally make borshch!
Follow along as we talk about all things borshch while we chop, grate and stew in this holiday special episode. Vit talks about all the different types of borshch and Sandi shares her impressions of her first borshch. As always, the regular features include news, a meme explained, pronouncing a new phrase and some fun facts about borshch.
Smachnoho!
For the fourth episode we realised that we have not introduced ourselves and have not explained anything about the Balakun project. So we went off-script and just talked for a while. Sandi asked questions and Vit shared some of his background and life as a displaced person. We also talked about Balakun in general, its purpose and objectives. We haven’t forgotten about our regular headings though; news, interesting facts, new words and explaining memes.
Step into a world of lyrical beauty and cultural depth in our latest Twitter Space session with Daniel Asher. Daniel takes us through a journey of translation, interpretation, and the nuances of bringing Ukrainian verse to an English-speaking audience. This session is a must-listen for poetry enthusiasts and anyone interested in the rich literary tradition of Ukraine.📚 Highlights of the Session:- Ukrainian Poetry in Translation: Daniel shares his experiences and challenges in translating Ukrainian poetry, preserving its essence while making it accessible to a wider audience.- Supporting Ukraine through Literature: Discover how poetry can be a powerful medium to understand and support Ukrainians in the current context.- Poetry Recitals: Be moved by the declamation of Ukrainian poetry, translated into English by Daniel, bringing a unique emotional and cultural resonance to the session.Engage with Our Speakers:- Daniel Asher - https://twitter.com/abstractedaway- San - co-founder of Balakun and co-host https://twitter.com/htcrsp- Tetiana - co-founder of Balakun and co-host https://twitter.com/Tetianausua - Rebeca - mentor at Balakun from Mexico. https://twitter.com/Rivkah1401- Quiqnor - mentor at Balakun from US https://twitter.com/quignor- Alona - co-founder of Ukraine DAO https://twitter.com/cryptodrftng 🔗 Join Our Community:Our Twitter Spaces are a hub for cultural exchange, learning, and meaningful discussions. Stay updated on future sessions and participate in live conversations by following us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EslUkrainiansSupport Our Efforts:Your engagement with this video helps spread cultural understanding and appreciation. Like, share, and comment to help us reach a broader audience. For more enlightening sessions like this, subscribe to our channel and follow us on:https://linktr.ee/eslforukrainians We thank you for joining us in this exploration of Ukrainian poetry and culture. Your presence and interaction make these conversations even more enriching and impactful.
Step into an enlightening Twitter Space session with Alona Shevchenko, the dynamic co-founder of Ukraine DAO. In this deep dive, we explore a myriad of topics surrounding Ukraine, from the intricacies of disinformation and media literacy to Alona's perspectives on current events. 🇺🇦 Session Highlights: - Understanding Ukraine: Alona shares her insights on Ukraine's situation, offering a blend of personal experiences and professional analysis. - Combatting Disinformation: Learn about the challenges of disinformation, and the importance of media literacy in today's world. - Interactive Q&A: Engage with Alona as she thoughtfully answers questions, providing clarity and depth on various topics. Link to Ukraine DAO link tree: https://linktr.ee/ukrainedao Speakers: - Alona Shevchenko - Co-founder of Ukraine DAO. Follow her journey and insights at - Tetiana - host and co-founder of Balakun, https://x.com/Tetianausua - San - co-host and co-founder of Balakun, https://x.com/htcrsp - Quignor - Balakun mentor from USA, https://x.com/quignor - Stas, Ukrainian https://x.com/Kharkiv_metro - Mau, friend of Ukraine https://x.com/anightsostill - Daniel, friend of Ukraine https://x.com/abstractedaway 🔗 Join Our Community: Our Twitter Spaces are designed to educate, engage, and empower. Be a part of our next session by following us on Twitter at https://x.com/@EslUkrainians Your Support Is Crucial: Your engagement with this video helps spread awareness and connect with individuals passionate about truth and transparency. Like, comment, and share to amplify our reach. Don't forget to subscribe for more sessions like this, and follow us. Thank you for joining us in this crucial conversation. Together, we can navigate through misinformation and contribute to a more informed and connected world.
Vit and Sandi speak to Daniel Broomfield of the Redwood Online English School about his experience as an an pat in Ukraine and why he loves to teach. Plus the hosts exchange news, words, interesting facts and explain a Ukrainian meme! Don't miss this episode!
A Bridge to Ukraine episode 02 “Start Ups”. Sandi and Vit discuss interesting Ukrainian startups, with an honorable mention from NZ.
Vit’s list:
Reface
Preply
AJAX
Sandi’s list:
Grammarly
Patron Badge
Daisy Labs
Join the conversation at www.balakun.co.
#JointheConversation
#ABridgetoUkraine
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Dive into an enlightening session with Regina Bauer, a passionate supporter of Ukraine, Estonian language teacher, and a crusader against misinformation. In this special Twitter Space, Regina shares invaluable insights about Estonia, its language, and its history under the USSR occupation. This session is a treasure trove of information and a testament to the power of truth and resilience.
Key Highlights: - Estonian Insights: Regina delves into the nuances of the Estonian language and its cultural significance. - Historical Perspective: Learn about Estonia's past, particularly its experience under USSR occupation, and how it has shaped the nation today. - Battling Disinformation: Discover Regina's efforts in fighting Russian disinformation online, a crucial task in today's digital world. - Interactive Q&A: Our students engage with Regina, asking questions and deepening their understanding of Estonian history and current affairs. Speakers: - Regina Bauer - Advocate for truth and Estonian educator. Follow her at https://x.com/petite_michelle - Tetiana - host and co-founder of Balakun, https://x.com/Tetianausua - San - co-host and co-founder of Balakun, https://x.com/htcrsp - Благодать - our student and Ukrainian language tutor https://x.com/bozhablagodat - Vit - our student and co-host of "A Bridge to Ukraine" podcast https://x.com/dedfilip - Maxim - https://x.com/jenyakell 🔗 Join Our Community: Our Twitter Spaces are a platform for learning, discussion, and cultural exchange. Be a part of our next session by following us on Twitter at https://x.com/EslUkrainians Support and Engage: If this session has been enlightening for you, please like, share, and comment. Every interaction helps us spread awareness and connect with more individuals passionate about language and truth. Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful content. For regular updates and interactive content, follow us on our social media platforms Thank you for joining us in this journey of education and empowerment. Together, we can make a difference, one conversation at a time.