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12 Jun 2026

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a speech during the presentation of the first results of the national Tysiachovesna (Thousand Springs) initiative in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 11, 2026. The program, launched by the President of Ukraine, will allocate UAH 4 billion to support Ukrainian culture. The first stage, submission of applications, runs until June 12. A total of 2,634 applications were submitted by Ukrainian artists, with requested funding exceeding the allocated budget by 4.8 times. The largest number of applications (554) was submitted in the category of audiovisual shows and videos for social media. The event also marks the launch of the second stage of the initiative. From June 17 to July 28, experts will evaluate projects and select those eligible for state funding. Winners of the Thousand Springs initiative are expected to be announced in August, with funding for approved projects scheduled between September and December 2026.

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12 Jun 2026

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a speech during the presentation of the first results of the national Tysiachovesna (Thousand Springs) initiative in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 11, 2026. The program, launched by the President of Ukraine, will allocate UAH 4 billion to support Ukrainian culture. The first stage, submission of applications, runs until June 12. A total of 2,634 applications were submitted by Ukrainian artists, with requested funding exceeding the allocated budget by 4.8 times. The largest number of applications (554) was submitted in the category of audiovisual shows and videos for social media. The event also marks the launch of the second stage of the initiative. From June 17 to July 28, experts will evaluate projects and select those eligible for state funding. Winners of the Thousand Springs initiative are expected to be announced in August, with funding for approved projects scheduled between September and December 2026.

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12 Jun 2026

General Director of the Molodist Film Festival Andrii Khalpakhchi (center) attends the presentation of the first results of the national Tysiachovesna (Thousand Springs) initiative in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 11, 2026. The program, initiated by the President of Ukraine, will allocate UAH 4 billion to support Ukrainian culture. The first stage, submission of applications, runs until June 12. A total of 2,634 applications were submitted by Ukrainian artists, with requested funding exceeding the allocated budget by 4.8 times. The largest number of applications (554) was submitted in the category of audiovisual shows and videos for social media. The event also marks the launch of the second stage of the initiative. From June 17 to July 28, experts will evaluate projects and select those eligible for state funding. Winners of the Thousand Springs initiative are expected to be announced in August, with funding for approved projects scheduled between September and December 2026.

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12 Jun 2026

Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Olena Kovalska attends the presentation of the first results of the national Tysiachovesna (Thousand Springs) initiative in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 11, 2026. The program, initiated by the President of Ukraine, will allocate UAH 4 billion to support Ukrainian culture. The first stage, submission of applications, runs until June 12. A total of 2,634 applications were submitted by Ukrainian artists, with requested funding exceeding the allocated budget by 4.8 times. The largest number of applications (554) was submitted in the category of audiovisual shows and videos for social media. The event also marks the launch of the second stage of the initiative. From June 17 to July 28, experts will evaluate projects and select those eligible for state funding. Winners of the Thousand Springs initiative are expected to be announced in August, with funding for approved projects scheduled between September and December 2026.

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12 Jun 2026

Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Olena Kovalska attends the presentation of the first results of the national Tysiachovesna (Thousand Springs) initiative in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 11, 2026. The program, initiated by the President of Ukraine, will allocate UAH 4 billion to support Ukrainian culture. The first stage, submission of applications, runs until June 12. A total of 2,634 applications were submitted by Ukrainian artists, with requested funding exceeding the allocated budget by 4.8 times. The largest number of applications (554) was submitted in the category of audiovisual shows and videos for social media. The event also marks the launch of the second stage of the initiative. From June 17 to July 28, experts will evaluate projects and select those eligible for state funding. Winners of the Thousand Springs initiative are expected to be announced in August, with funding for approved projects scheduled between September and December 2026.

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12 Jun 2026

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a speech during the presentation of the first results of the national Tysiachovesna (Thousand Springs) initiative in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 11, 2026. The program, initiated by the President of Ukraine, will allocate UAH 4 billion to support Ukrainian culture. The first stage, submission of applications, runs until June 12. A total of 2,634 applications were submitted by Ukrainian artists, with requested funding exceeding the allocated budget by 4.8 times. The largest number of applications (554) was submitted in the category of audiovisual shows and videos for social media. The event also marks the launch of the second stage of the initiative. From June 17 to July 28, experts will evaluate projects and select those eligible for state funding. Winners of the Thousand Springs initiative are expected to be announced in August, with funding for approved projects scheduled between September and December 2026.

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12 Jun 2026

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a speech during the presentation of the first results of the national Tysiachovesna (Thousand Springs) initiative in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 11, 2026. The program, initiated by the President of Ukraine, will allocate UAH 4 billion to support Ukrainian culture. The first stage, submission of applications, runs until June 12. A total of 2,634 applications were submitted by Ukrainian artists, with requested funding exceeding the allocated budget by 4.8 times. The largest number of applications (554) was submitted in the category of audiovisual shows and videos for social media. The event also marks the launch of the second stage of the initiative. From June 17 to July 28, experts will evaluate projects and select those eligible for state funding. Winners of the Thousand Springs initiative are expected to be announced in August, with funding for approved projects scheduled between September and December 2026.

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12 Jun 2026

Operational Director of the Tysiachovesna initiative Ilona Shnaider attends the presentation of the first results of the national Tysiachovesna (Thousand Springs) initiative in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 11, 2026. The program, initiated by the President of Ukraine, will allocate UAH 4 billion to support Ukrainian culture. The first stage, submission of applications, runs until June 12. A total of 2,634 applications were submitted by Ukrainian artists, with requested funding exceeding the allocated budget by 4.8 times. The largest number of applications (554) was submitted in the category of audiovisual shows and videos for social media. The event also marks the launch of the second stage of the initiative. From June 17 to July 28, experts will evaluate projects and select those eligible for state funding. Winners of the Thousand Springs initiative are expected to be announced in August, with funding for approved projects scheduled between September and December 2026.

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12 Jun 2026

Head of the Ukrainian State Film Agency Andrii Osipov participates in the presentation of the first results of the national Tysiachovesna (Thousand Springs) initiative in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 11, 2026. The program, initiated by the President of Ukraine, will allocate UAH 4 billion to support Ukrainian culture. The first stage, submission of applications, runs until June 12. A total of 2,634 applications were submitted by Ukrainian artists, with requested funding exceeding the allocated budget by 4.8 times. The largest number of applications (554) was submitted in the category of audiovisual shows and videos for social media. The event also marks the launch of the second stage of the initiative. From June 17 to July 28, experts will evaluate projects and select those eligible for state funding. Winners of the Thousand Springs initiative are expected to be announced in August, with funding for approved projects scheduled between September and December 2026.

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12 Jun 2026

Head of the State Agency of Ukraine for Arts and Art Education Olha Rossoshanska attends the presentation of the first results of the national Tysiachovesna (Thousand Springs) initiative in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 11, 2026. The program, initiated by the President of Ukraine, will allocate UAH 4 billion to support Ukrainian culture. The first stage, submission of applications, runs until June 12. A total of 2,634 applications were submitted by Ukrainian artists, with requested funding exceeding the allocated budget by 4.8 times. The largest number of applications (554) was submitted in the category of audiovisual shows and videos for social media. The event also marks the launch of the second stage of the initiative. From June 17 to July 28, experts will evaluate projects and select those eligible for state funding. Winners of the Thousand Springs initiative are expected to be announced in August, with funding for approved projects scheduled between September and December 2026.

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12 Jun 2026

Operational Director of the Tysiachovesna initiative Ilona Shnaider attends the presentation of the first results of the national Tysiachovesna (Thousand Springs) initiative in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 11, 2026. The program, initiated by the President of Ukraine, will allocate UAH 4 billion to support Ukrainian culture. The first stage, submission of applications, runs until June 12. A total of 2,634 applications were submitted by Ukrainian artists, with requested funding exceeding the allocated budget by 4.8 times. The largest number of applications (554) was submitted in the category of audiovisual shows and videos for social media. The event also marks the launch of the second stage of the initiative. From June 17 to July 28, experts will evaluate projects and select those eligible for state funding. Winners of the Thousand Springs initiative are expected to be announced in August, with funding for approved projects scheduled between September and December 2026.

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12 Jun 2026

Head of the Ukrainian State Film Agency Andrii Osipov participates in the presentation of the first results of the national Tysiachovesna (Thousand Springs) initiative in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 11, 2026. The program, initiated by the President of Ukraine, will allocate UAH 4 billion to support Ukrainian culture. The first stage, submission of applications, runs until June 12. A total of 2,634 applications were submitted by Ukrainian artists, with requested funding exceeding the allocated budget by 4.8 times. The largest number of applications (554) was submitted in the category of audiovisual shows and videos for social media. The event also marks the launch of the second stage of the initiative. From June 17 to July 28, experts will evaluate projects and select those eligible for state funding. Winners of the Thousand Springs initiative are expected to be announced in August, with funding for approved projects scheduled between September and December 2026.

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12 Jun 2026

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy of Ukraine and Minister of Culture of Ukraine Tetiana Berezhna, greets the audience during the presentation of the first results of the national Tysiachovesna (Thousand Springs) initiative in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 11, 2026. The program, launched by the President of Ukraine, will allocate UAH 4 billion to support Ukrainian culture. The first stage, submission of applications, runs until June 12. A total of 2,634 applications were submitted by Ukrainian artists, with requested funding exceeding the allocated budget by 4.8 times. The largest number of applications (554) was submitted in the category of audiovisual shows and videos for social media. The event also marks the launch of the second stage of the initiative. From June 17 to July 28, experts will evaluate projects and select those eligible for state funding. Winners of the Thousand Springs initiative are expected to be announced in August, with funding for approved projects scheduled between September and December 2026.

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12 Jun 2026

Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy of Ukraine and Minister of Culture of Ukraine Tetiana Berezhna answers reporters' questions during the presentation of the first results of the national Tysiachovesna (Thousand Springs) initiative in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 11, 2026. The program, launched by the President of Ukraine, will allocate UAH 4 billion to support Ukrainian culture. The first stage, submission of applications, runs until June 12. A total of 2,634 applications were submitted by Ukrainian artists, with requested funding exceeding the allocated budget by 4.8 times. The largest number of applications (554) was submitted in the category of audiovisual shows and videos for social media. The event also marks the launch of the second stage of the initiative. From June 17 to July 28, experts will evaluate projects and select those eligible for state funding. Winners of the Thousand Springs initiative are expected to be announced in August, with funding for approved projects scheduled between September and December 2026.

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12 Jun 2026

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy and Minister of Culture of Ukraine Tetiana Berezhna participate in the presentation of the first results of the national Tysiachovesna (Thousand Springs) initiative in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 11, 2026. The program, launched by the President of Ukraine, will allocate UAH 4 billion to support Ukrainian culture. The first stage, submission of applications, runs until June 12. A total of 2,634 applications were submitted by Ukrainian artists, with requested funding exceeding the allocated budget by 4.8 times. The largest number of applications (554) was submitted in the category of audiovisual shows and videos for social media. The event also marks the launch of the second stage of the initiative. From June 17 to July 28, experts will evaluate projects and select those eligible for state funding. Winners of the Thousand Springs initiative are expected to be announced in August, with funding for approved projects scheduled between September and December 2026.

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12 Jun 2026

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy shakes hands with Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy of Ukraine and Minister of Culture of Ukraine Tetiana Berezhna during the presentation of the first results of the national Tysiachovesna (Thousand Springs) initiative in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 11, 2026. The program, launched by the President of Ukraine, will allocate UAH 4 billion to support Ukrainian culture. The first stage, submission of applications, runs until June 12. A total of 2,634 applications were submitted by Ukrainian artists, with requested funding exceeding the allocated budget by 4.8 times. The largest number of applications (554) was submitted in the category of audiovisual shows and videos for social media. The event also marked the launch of the second stage of the initiative. From June 17 to July 28, experts will evaluate projects and select those eligible for state funding. Winners of the Thousand Springs initiative are expected to be announced in August, with funding for approved projects scheduled between September and December 2026.

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