Ukraine’s First Fight for Independence: 1917–1919

This Kultural Capsule feature looks at Ukraine’s first modern bid for independence in the years surrounding the First World War.It outlines how the early declarations of statehood set the foundation for a national revival that continues to resonate today. It also reflects on the unification of Ukraine’s early republics and the symbolic moments that kept the idea of independence alive through decades of repression and diaspora memory.The feature closes with a look at one of the defining early clashes of the period — a young group of defenders facing overwhelming force — a reminder of how deeply rooted Ukraine’s fight for freedom has always been, and why that history still matters.This Kultural Capsule was recorded in 2011 and is still relevant today. It was rebroadcast on the January 24th 2026 Vancouver edition and January 28th Nanaimo edition along with some more recent related events, including some great Ukrainian tunes. Check it out on MixCloud! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.