On November 25th at 11:00, the radio dictation of national unity took place, which was joined by many Ukrainian celebrities this year. Among them were actress Natalia Sumska and the leader of the band Go_A, Kateryna Pavlenko. Read on to find out how this initiative went and who else from the cultural figures joined.
Konstantin Hubich with his daughter
TV presenter Konstantin Hubich traditionally wrote the dictation together with his daughter Vladislava. This has become a family tradition, and Vladislava shared this event on social media, noting that writing the radio dictation with her dad is an important family tradition for them.
Natalia Sumska joined the dictation
Actress Natalia Sumska also participated in this year’s flash mob. She actively supports similar initiatives that promote the Ukrainian language and culture.
Kateryna Pavlenko urged Ukrainians to participate
The frontwoman of the band Go_A, Kateryna Pavlenko, recorded a video message calling on Ukrainians to join in writing the dictation. The singer emphasized how important it is for the nation to support such unity initiatives.
Irena Karpa on language as a “secret code”
Writer Irena Karpa also expressed her support for the radio dictation, emphasizing that language is our common code that unites Ukrainians around the world. She drew attention to the importance of preserving the native language, which remains a symbol of national identity and strength.
Blogger Monroe Joined the Flash Mob
Popular blogger Monroe also participated in the radio dictation event and asked her followers if they were taking part in it as well. Her support attracted the attention of many young Ukrainians.
Where to Check the Radio Dictation and How to Find Your Result
The results of the dictation can be checked on October 28 at 11:00 on the websites of Ukrainian Radio and Suspilne Kultura, where the text of the radio dictation will be published. Participants will be able to check their work themselves or send it for review by experts.
To send the dictation by mail, it should be sent to: 01001, Kyiv, Khreshchatyk Street, 26, with a postmark no later than October 27. For electronic submission, participants need to photograph or scan the text and send it to rd@suspilne.media by 11:00 on October 28.
The Dictation Text by Oksana Zabuzhko
This year, the dictation text was prepared by renowned writer Oksana Zabuzhko. She shared that she worked on the text for about three weeks, aiming to fit all her thoughts onto a single page and complete it with a concise, impactful sentence.