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Twenty Ukrainian books pulled from the rubble of a destroyed library in the Kharkiv region have been recovered by servicemembers and transported to Kyiv. The volumes are now on display in an exhibition at the Chervonyi Korpus (Red Building) of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (KNU). The display brings recovered regional library material into the university’s Red Building, making the rescued items available to Kyiv audiences and the KNU community.
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The Institute of Political‑Legal and Religious Studies announced the laureates of the All‑Ukrainian literary and artistic prize "Kyiv Book of the Year" on Ukraine's 35th Independence anniversary. Kyiv24 published the news on 4 September 2026; consult the institute for the full winners list. A national prize tied to Kyiv: local readers can follow the institute's release to see which Ukrainian authors and books were recognised.
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City plans call for six ground-level pedestrian crossings to be installed at Bessarabska Square in central Kyiv, duplicating the existing underground passages that run through the Metrograd shopping centre. Local reporting says work is expected to begin soon, though no exact start date was published. Bessarabska Square sits in central Kyiv where many pedestrians use underpasses; adding surface crossings will change how people cross this busy intersection.
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City authorities will impose temporary traffic restrictions in central Kyiv and on certain sections across four city districts from August 22 to 25 because of security measures, Kyiv24 reports. The measures affect central thoroughfares and selected district streets for the duration of the four days. If you commute through Kyiv’s centre between Aug 22–25, allow extra time and check official traffic updates—restrictions cover the central area and parts of four districts.
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Kyiv mayor Klitschko awarded the mayor's prize to 50 talented young residents of the city, the report published 12 August 2026 says. The prize amount is 10,000 hryvnias. The awards spotlight Kyiv’s investment in emerging local talent and provide modest financial support to recipients—information readers may want if they follow local culture, education, or youth initiatives.