Iryna Matviichuk

Russians target Ukrainian publishing industry, libraries, books, archives

Largest printing house in Ukraine, hit by a missile strike on May 23, was the third publishing house attacked by Russia in Kharkiv, strengthening Ukrainian authorities and experts’ beliefs that Russia is intentionally trying to destroy Ukrainian cultural identity.

Advocates Plead for Help Rescuing Ukrainian Children Abducted to Russia

Russian authorities don't deny bringing children from Ukraine but portray their actions as taking care of children in need and finding adoptive parents for orphans

App Offering Government Services to Ukrainians Expands Reach

USAID is helping other countries' governments use Ukraine’s Diia code in their digital spaces

Ukrainian Community in Indiana Bands to Help Motherland

Members of the diaspora organize rallies and fundraisers to support homeland and keep Ukrainian culture alive in the US

US Girl Inspires Effort to Ship Ambulances to Ukraine

Seven-year-old Lily Manson, who is from the US state of Illinois, learned about Russia’s war on Ukraine and decided she wanted to help. And with a lot of help, this little girl is making a big difference. Iryna Matviicuk has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.

The Inside Story-Ukraine's Refugee Crisis Episode 30

Ukrainian Cameraman Killed in Russian Shelling of TV Tower in Kyiv

Russia’s shelling of a TV tower in Kyiv killed Ukrainian cameraman Yevheniy Sakun. His death highlights the danger journalists face as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. Iryna Matviichuk has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Camera: Kostiantyn Golubchyk

Baltimore Converts Football Stadium Into COVID Mass Vaccination Site

Medical professionals and National Guard work hand in hand at football stadium to administer jabs to thousands of people

Tourists Drawn to North Dakota Ghost Town Settled by Ukrainians

The small town of Kief in North Dakota was founded by Ukrainian immigrants more than 100 years ago. Once upon a time it was a bustling little town, but today it is nearly empty, Iryna Matviichuk visited Kief and talked to the descendants of the first settlers. Anna Rice narrates her story.

Tourists Drawn to North Dakota Ghost Town Settled by Ukrainians

The small town of Kief in North Dakota was founded by Ukrainian immigrants more than 100 years ago. Once upon a time it was a bustling little town, but today it is nearly empty

Ukrainian Cuisine Delights in the Heart of North Dakota

Eastern European delicacies like borscht and pierogi have earned their place on American menus, especially in large and culturally-diverse cities. But it's taken some time for these kinds of dishes to find their way to rural places like North Dakota. But that's changing thanks to the great grandson of some Ukrainian immigrants. Iryna Matviichuk traveled to North Dakota for this story narrated by Anna Rice.

Ukrainian Cuisine Delights in the Heart of North Dakota

Eastern European delicacies like borscht and pierogi have earned their place on American menus, especially in large and culturally-diverse cities. But it's taken some time for these kinds of dishes to find their way to rural places like North Dakota. But that's changing thanks to the great grandson of some Ukrainian immigrants. Iryna Matviichuk traveled to North Dakota for this story narrated by Anna Rice.

Paralyzed Artist Creates Art With No Boundaries

Beth Jensen has refused to let her condition stop her from living a life filled with activities, art and love. Iryna Matviichuk met with the artist

Paralyzed Artist Creates Art With No Boundaries

Beth Jensen suffered a stroke when she was just eight years old, and though she survived, she was almost completely paralyzed and unable to talk as a result. Yet, Jensen has refused to let her condition stop her from living a life filled with activities, art and love. Iryna Matviichuk met with the artist. Anna Rice narrates her story

American Dream: Ukrainian Immigrants Bring Taste of Europe to Washington

The American Dream is many things to many people. For the Savchuk family who came to the U.S. from Ukraine more than 15 years ago, achieving their dream meant opening a small business and making a decent living. VOA's Iryna Matviichuk met with the family and saw their dream come true.

Ukrainian Immigrant Storeowners Live American Dream

The American Dream is many things to many people. For the Savchuk family who came to the U.S. from Ukraine more than 15 years ago, achieving their dream meant opening a small business and making a decent living. VOA's Iryna Matviichuk met with the family and saw their dream come true.

Tiny Free Libraries are Book Lovers' Paradise

At a time when podcasts, e-books and smartphones are blossoming, Americans are exchanging old-fashioned books at no charge

Book Lovers Set Up Little Free Libraries Across America

At a time when podcasts, e-books and smartphones are blossoming, old-fashioned books are still popular in the United States. That is why tiny free libraries, where people exchange books, are sprouting up across the nation to help book lovers. For VOA, Iryna Matviichuk visited some exchanges in the Washington area. Anna Rice narrates our story.

Prodigy and Ukrainian Immigrant Creates Unique DNA Robot

Sofia Lysenko's parents moved to the United States from the Ukraine when she was 3 years old. Today, at 17, some of the biggest American pharmaceutical companies want to team up with this teenage science prodigy because she has created an artificial macromolecule robot that can deliver drugs directly to the brain cells of patients with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Iryna Matviichuk met with Sofia to learn more. Anna Rice narrates her report.

Ukrainian Immigrant Prodigy Creates Unique DNA Robot

Sofia Lysenko's parents moved to the United States from the Ukraine when she was 3 years old. Today, at 17, some of the biggest American pharmaceutical companies want to team up with this teenage science prodigy because she has created an artificial macromolecule robot that can deliver drugs directly to the brain cells of patients with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Iryna Matviichuk met with Sofia to learn more. Anna Rice narrates her report.