Serhii Pyvovarov

Journalist

Serhii Pyvovarov

In 2006 I graduated from the Ukrainian Philological Faculty of Luhansk National University. I was interested in history, archeology and folklore. I worked at the local history museum and wrote scientific articles. After the war in Donbas started in 2014, I moved to Kyiv and got into journalism. I was making news and stories for Hromadske and the public broadcaster. Now in Babel I tell about science, space, politics and culture ― briefly, meaningfully, simply and clearly. I enjoy remembering the events of Ukrainian and world history ― with unique archival photos and interesting facts.

Author publications

Results by 3 of July

For more than a century, coffee has been the main drink for soldiers. Donʼt believe this? Here is the history of coffee from the trenches of the world wars to the modern frontline in Ukraine — in archival photos

Stories

For more than a century, coffee has been the main drink for soldiers. Donʼt believe this? Here is the history of coffee from the trenches of the world wars to the modern frontline in Ukraine — in archival photos

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: three days ago

Results by 22 of June

Ukrainians donʼt like that the Vatican wants to reconcile them with the Russians and does not call Putin a criminal. We explain why this is not surprising, on the example of the Holocaust and Hitler — in archival photos

Stories

Ukrainians donʼt like that the Vatican wants to reconcile them with the Russians and does not call Putin a criminal. We explain why this is not surprising, on the example of the Holocaust and Hitler — in archival photos

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: 13 days ago

Results by 19 of June

Red lipstick was a symbol of womenʼs struggle for their rights, and during World War II it also became a weapon for victory over Nazism, as it was hated by Hitler — a story in archival photos

Stories

Red lipstick was a symbol of womenʼs struggle for their rights, and during World War II it also became a weapon for victory over Nazism, as it was hated by Hitler — a story in archival photos

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: 16 days ago

Results by 8 of June

During World War II, the British also experienced bombing, food and fuel shortages. They argued over who was the greater patriot, but united and persevered. Thatʼs how it was — in archival photos

Stories

During World War II, the British also experienced bombing, food and fuel shortages. They argued over who was the greater patriot, but united and persevered. Thatʼs how it was — in archival photos

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: 27 days ago

Results by 3 of June

100 days of war with Russia. Heavy fighting continues, the world tightens sanctions against Russia and gives Ukraine more weapons, Kremlinʼs plans have failed. Even on the information front

Stories

100 days of war with Russia. Heavy fighting continues, the world tightens sanctions against Russia and gives Ukraine more weapons, Kremlinʼs plans have failed. Even on the information front

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: month ago

Results by 30 of May

”There was a street gunfight, and several bullets hit the museum.” Director of The National Museum of the History of Ukraine Fedir Androshchuk tells how he hid the collection and waited for looters

Stories

”There was a street gunfight, and several bullets hit the museum.” Director of The National Museum of the History of Ukraine Fedir Androshchuk tells how he hid the collection and waited for looters

Author:: Ghanna Mamonova
Date:: month ago

Results by 27 of May

There is a shortage of gasoline in Ukraine, so Iʼm thinking about switching to electric cars. Can I drive it from abroad? Does it make sense to buy a used car? We answer together with WEST AUTO HUB

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There is a shortage of gasoline in Ukraine, so Iʼm thinking about switching to electric cars. Can I drive it from abroad? Does it make sense to buy a used car? We answer together with WEST AUTO HUB

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: month ago

Results by 26 of May

”I remembered the glass pupils of people shouting in silence.” In February and March, up to 15 thousand people hid in the Kyiv metro from Russian shelling. This is how psychologists helped them

Stories

”I remembered the glass pupils of people shouting in silence.” In February and March, up to 15 thousand people hid in the Kyiv metro from Russian shelling. This is how psychologists helped them

Author:: Yuliana Skibitska
Date:: month ago

Results by 17 of May

The war. 264 Ukrainian military were taken out of Azovstal, the army reached the state border in Kharkiv Oblast and defended the border from Russian attack in Sumy Oblast. Day 83: live coverage

Stories

The war. 264 Ukrainian military were taken out of Azovstal, the army reached the state border in Kharkiv Oblast and defended the border from Russian attack in Sumy Oblast. Day 83: live coverage

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: month ago

Results by 8 of May

In Mariupol, the occupiers plan a war crime, a “parade of prisoners”. The Ukrainian serviceman remembers a similar “parade” in 2014 in Donetsk, and human rights activists explain how Russia will be punished for it

Stories

In Mariupol, the occupiers plan a war crime, a “parade of prisoners”. The Ukrainian serviceman remembers a similar “parade” in 2014 in Donetsk, and human rights activists explain how Russia will be punished for it

Author:: Kamila Hrabchuk
Date:: month ago

Results by 5 of May

”I heard the worst: Hold on, this is your Nastya.” The story of a mother whose daughter was shot dead by Russians in Kherson in the first days of the occupation

Stories

”I heard the worst: Hold on, this is your Nastya.” The story of a mother whose daughter was shot dead by Russians in Kherson in the first days of the occupation

Author:: Albina Karman
Date:: two months ago