In the special series “More Than Cities. The Code of Resilience,” Ukrainian Crisis Media Center continues to reveal the true essence of Ukrainian regions — each of them has its own character, history, and unique expression of resilience. This episode is dedicated to Luhansk Oblast — a region that is currently temporarily occupied, but despite this, remains an inseparable part of Ukraine.
Luhansk Oblast is not only a territory on the map, but above all its people, memory, and culture that cannot be occupied. Despite forced displacement, educational institutions continue to operate, while scholars and artists develop their projects in different parts of Ukraine and around the world, preserving and spreading the truth about their home. It is a region with deep historical roots: lands where the Cossack tradition was formed and where the spirit of freedom and struggle can still be felt today.
The unique value of Luhansk Oblast also lies in its nature and cultural heritage: the picturesque banks of the Aidar River, vast steppes, and unique historical monuments, including the Polovtsian stone statues, which stand as witnesses to the centuries-old history of this land.
It is a region of people who have not lost their connection to their homeland. Today, Luhansk Oblast is an example of resilience, identity, and inner strength that does not disappear even under occupation. And it is precisely in this unbreakable faith, in preserving culture, memory, and truth, that its true code of resilience is revealed.
The video was created within the framework of the project “Supporting the Strengthening of Strategic Communication as an Integral Component of Building Resilience in Ukraine” in partnership with PractNet, with the support of the European Union.