Award of Excellence: Kharkiv's rich and thriving cultural scene during the war

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Kharkiv's rich and thriving cultural scene during the war
July 7, 2024

Drag queens Kira Wazovski (35), Evelina Smile, Monika (27) and Katy Loboda, performing on the Switch Bar stage. Katy Loboda is the youngest of drag artists at Switch Bar. They have been an army cook for four years, and received a bullet wound in the beginning of a full scale invasion, defending the city. While not providing much money, the shows are a desperately needed distraction, especially now, when the furloughs are scarce. Katy can't imagine their well being without an inclusive place to express themselves without ridicule.

Amadeusz Swierk

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