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Favorite berry cake – delicious and easy to make
The recipe for a vanilla berry cake from my mother’s cookbook. Very easy, soft, and full of flavor!
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Darya Zorka
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Don’t let Russians tell our story
If we are silenced, who will tell our story?
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The hidden truth about Scythians – warriors of the Ukrainian steppes
Learn about the ancient civilization that ruled the Black Sea and beyond. Women warriors, epic battles, and treasures that rivaled Egyptian pharaohs.
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Darya Zorka
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June 2025

The unexpected good news
The news that brought hope to my Belarusian heart and the story of the Belarusian fight for freedom.
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Darya Zorka
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Kupala night — the most magical celebration in Eastern Europe. Pagan rituals, fortune-telling, and the legends that come true
Discover the enchanting history and rituals of the summer solstice celebration that have been passed through thousands of years.
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Darya Zorka
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From My Heart – the next chapter
Looking back on the journey we went together, reflections, and important news.
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All at once
How a fight with the neighbors reminded me of Russian colonialism.
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Darya Zorka
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May 2025

Birthday, burnout, and a poem
Personal reflections on burnout and how to live with it.
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Darya Zorka
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How chestnut trees became a symbol of Kyiv
Why Kyiv is called the city of chestnuts: history, legends, and historical photos of Ukraine’s capital.
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Darya Zorka
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“So, you are Russian, right?”
The truth about Russian colonialism and a story about how I decided to edit Wikipedia articles to fight it.
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The weight we carry
Personal thoughts and a recording and translation of a Belarusian poem that helped me through a very difficult week.
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April 2025

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