Far from the front lines, Ukrainians fight a war to preserve their culture

In the Transcarpathia region, some locals embrace a traditional lifestyle and cultural identity. After surviving Soviet threats, now they fear President Vladimir Putin seeks to erase their culture.

Far from the front lines, Ukrainians fight a war to preserve their culture
The Transcarpathian Folk Choir performs a song and dance for a music video that they are working on to share their music. Ukraine

In the Transcarpathia region, some locals embrace a traditional lifestyle and cultural identity. After surviving Soviet threats, now they fear President Vladimir Putin seeks to erase their culture.

(Image credit: Claire Harbage)