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We were catching the warm spring sun rays at almost empty Warsaw Sunday streets. When the sun had hidden behind the skyscraper - we got high on the tallest among them to enjoy the sunset.

13.02.2022 | architecture, Poland, Photoproject

VIDEO. Bethlehem: perfect holiness

On this great holiday for all Christians of the Orthodox rite, we want to present you a video about the holy places of Palestine, namely the city of Bethlehem.

07.01.2022 | religion, architecture, Palestine, travel

VIDEO: Vanilla, pistachio... orchid

With the assistance of the Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic in Ukraine we visited Damascus and enjoyed very interesting place. Watch!

21.12.2021 | Syria, travel, oddities, diplomacy, videos, world cuisine, places

PHOTOproject: Nobody leaves hungry. Colourful bazaars of Israel

With support of the Representation of the Ministry of Tourism of Israel in Ukraine, OUTLOOK visited this exciting country. Today we share with you vivid photos of urban markets! Even through the photos on the screen local flavour makes you plunge into authentic and incredibly delicious atmosphere! Enjoy!

17.12.2021 | Israel, Photoproject

VIDEO: the mystery in the South of France - Chauvet cave

In 1994, a cave was discovered in the mountains in the south of France, inside which there were more than a thousand rock carvings dating back to the 34th century BC. According to experts, these are traces of the first civilization in Europe. The excellent quality of the preserved drawings of the cave is due to the fact that, as a result of the collapse of stones...

09.09.2021 | history, France

VIDEO: Conquer nature. The most impressive viaducts

Very often nature tests people. From time to time we have to conquer and subjugate the elements. When men mastered construction of bridges, water obstacles have ceased to be a problem for humanity. However, what to do if a town is behind a pit, flatland or gorge? All-too-common "bridge" on pillars cannot be constructed everywhere.

19.08.2021 | nature, arhitecture

Postcards from Bulgaria

Having taken the passport and good mood, go to the so-called "Near Abroad" - Bulgaria - the country where ancient architecture is successfully combined with a relaxing sea breeze. Do not you believe? But OUTLOOK is sure that Pavel Khomenskyi through his photos will be able to convince you! Bright and in its own way majestic Sofia - this is a must see! Let's go with us!

02.07.2021 | travel, Bulgaria, tourism

VIDEO: Antique and industrial Kyiv

When sending stuff to trash can or throwing it away to a dumpster we don’t suspect that it doesn’t always mean death for it, now and then even in the contrary – it is a beginning of a new life…

06.06.2021 | oddities, Ukraine, antiques, Kyiv

Postcards from Tbilisi

Tbilisi is a city that does not leave anyone indifferent. It is depictured by a talented photographer Pavel Khomenskyi and published in theoutlook.com.ua edition. While browsing the photos, you will take a sightseeing tour of one of the most beautiful capitals in the world.

13.04.2021 | Georgia

PHOTOproject: Many Facets of Singapore

Today in our selection: incredible Singapore, city-state located on isles in South-Eastern Asia. Let’s get to know it through the lens of Vitaliy Sharavara – a photographer who travels around the world and captures most incredible spots!

01.03.2021 | Singapore, Photoproject

Postcards from Montenegro

Resale activist and entrepreneur Mariana Buialo and her father, a design engineer Viktor, brought unique impressions and hundreds of photos from a spontaneous but very inspiring trip to Montenegro. They gladly shared these photos with OUTLOOK, and we, in turn, share them with you.

25.01.2021 | we were there, Montenegro, travels

VIDEO: Glass from the Holy Town

Hebron is well known for being the city of 3 religions and 3 civilizations, a real place of power. Perhaps that is why by twist of fate there emerged glass which looks fragile, but is centuries old, the same as Hebron.

19.12.2020 | Palestine, traditions

VIDEO: Majestic heritage of Uzbekistan

OUTLOOK was lucky enough to visit the hospitable country Uzbekistan and today we will tell about a unique place - the Mausoleum of the prominent military leader and political figure of Amir Temur.

23.08.2020 | history, culture, Uzbekistan

Video: Craft of Uzbekistan. Golden-stitched embroidery

OUTLOOK was lucky to visit hospitable Uzbekistan and get better acquainted with crafts of this amazing country. Today we'll tell you about art of golden-stitched embroidery that has long been considered the art of the nobility. We will tell you about mediums artisans use, secrets and unique distinctives of this craft. Feel the world with us!

12.06.2020 | traditions, Uzbekistan

Postcards from Batumi

Young Ukrainian writer Pavel Khomenskyi visited Batumi, the city smothered in greenery and shining bright, the one that local citizens call the city of love. Palm trees, cypresses, magnolias, oleanders, bamboos, laurels, orange trees, thujas and box trees exhale fragrances on every step there; they tempt you to go watch a romantic picture of ships sailing off harbors. And today the author shares with you his postcards from this amazing city, penetrated with murmur of the sea and taste of fragrant wine.

21.04.2020 | Georgia, travel, tourism

Postcards from Poland

There are three holiday weekends ahead and OUTLOOK will be happy to help you to plan them! We invite you to take a stroll in the center of Warsaw, Krakow and Lublin, enjoy the spring freshness and get inspired a few months in advance. Chase the adventures!

06.03.2020 | Poland

PHOTOproject: Bali: The street of artists

OUTLOOK continues to explore interestingsights of our planet. More recently, our photographers Nikita Panisov and Anna Kravchenko returned from the wonderful city Ubud located in Indonesia. This place, considered as the cultural capital of the state, impresses with many interesting things but most of all - its artist's street ...

27.01.2020 | Indonesia, photo, Photoproject

Crafts of Uzbekistan. Straw Items

OUTLOOK was lucky to visit hospitable Uzbekistan and get better acquainted with crafts of this amazing country. Today we tell you about art of straw work, about materials that craftsmen use and what secrets and unique features of this craft are. Feel the world with us!

23.01.2020 | traditions, Uzbekistan

Christmas Is In the Air

Christmas is one of the most beautiful and favourite holidays for a lot of people and they get ready for it well in advance and thoroughly! Christmas fairs filled with bright fairy lights, New Year toys and shiny tinsels create festive atmosphere of solemnity. Photographer Roman Matkov was lucky to get an eyeful of all this impressive beauty and today he shares pre-holiday mood with readers of OUTLOOK through a selection of photos!

06.01.2020 | holiday

PHOTOproject: Cosy Wroclaw

Wroclaw is 5 rivers, 12 Islands and 112 bridges, so it is often called "Polish Venice". One-third of the city's parks and squares.It is the warmest city in Poland! It is impossible not to fall in love. Here there is an interweaving of many cultures brought by people from different countries of the world. Photographer and journalist OUTLOOK visited this cosy city and shares with our readers his memories, recorded through the lens.

15.11.2019 | Poland, Photoproject

Postcards from Greece

Do you remember that summer is coming tomorrow !? For the most dedicated workers we just suggest looking at the photos of Pavel Khomenskyi who had recently returned from Greece where in the morning they were tasting fresh gallatist, thyrotoids and tiganites. For lunch the travelers were enriched with knowledge of history and culture, and for a dinner they had a walk along the coast of the Jehoy Sea... Do you feel the sea breeze?

31.05.2019 | Greece

Postcards from Romania

May is the best month of year for traveling to Europe. It is not either hot or cold there. While exploring the cities you do not need to hide from the sun in the shade, you may calmly examine the ancient architecture. After 2 hours by plane you wiil find yourself in Bucharest which can offer everything mentioned above! Book your tickets - Romania is waiting!

01.05.2019 | Romania

VIDEO: Cliff-side towns

Our cities are literally overfilled with concrete, glass and plastic. However, no matter how heavy-duty these construction materials are, sometimes the best foundation is nature. Today, OUTLOOK focuses on towns built "in" and "on" rocks.

20.03.2019 | Italy, nature, France, Mexico, Greece

Our first anniversary: OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL 2018. Part 2

Every people’s culture is unique, full of riddles, mysteries, traditions, customs and stories. We are exorbitantly happy that within the framework of the festival of cultures of peoples of the world OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL our team creates a venue to exchange the most interesting among different countries and peoples.

05.11.2018 | culture, diplomacy, OUTLOOK

Our first anniversary: OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL 2018

Every people’s culture is unique, full of riddles, mysteries, traditions, customs and stories. We are exorbitantly happy that within the framework of the festival of cultures of peoples of the world OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL our team creates a venue to exchange the most interesting among different countries and peoples.

01.11.2018 | culture, diplomacy, OUTLOOK

VIDEO: Kyiv met the spring. Embassies of eight countries presented the capital with the holiday NOWRUZ

Eight Embassies of foreign states: Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, with the organizational assistance of the OUTLOOK project and with the support of the Culture Department of KSCA, invited the citizens of Kyiv, representatives of diasporas and national cultural societies to celebrate NOWRUZ International Day together. About how the celebration was held - in our new video.

29.03.2018 | diplomacy

MUST-WATCH VIDEO: And some tea to Room 13, please!

This beverage became so deeply ingrained in the life of humans that we sometimes even fail to notice putting a kettle on a stove. There are thousands ways of best-loved beverage brewing in the world. OUTLOOK offers the best of them to your attention.

12.11.2017 | Georgia, traditions, India, Asia, Great Britain, videos, world cuisine

VIDEO: OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL

We are infinitely grateful to all of you - our guests - for sharing this holiday with us! We express special gratitude to all embassies-participants, diasporas, artists, craftsmen, volunteers. Without you, this holiday would not be so bright and memorable. Today we offer you a colorful video that will take you back to the atmosphere of our unforgettable holiday.

20.10.2017 | festival, culture, doplomacy

Multifaceted palette of peace in Kyiv. OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL gathered guests and friends for the fourth time. Part 2

Looking through thousands of photos capturing the bright emotions of our guests, again and again we recall that day, filled with vivid colours, pleasant meetings and merry laughter. Today, together with you, we would like once again recall the OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL 2017.

17.10.2017 | festival, culture, diplomacy, OUTLOOK

Versatile palette of the nations in Kyiv. OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL gathered guests and friends for the fourth time

Perhaps, nothing could make the event organizer happier than thousands of radiant smiles of the festival visitors. As you know, out events always cause big interest, but we could not expect for such a number of people who wanted to celebrate the festival with us. It inspires and encourages to expand the scale and square every time.

10.10.2017 | festival

Asiada-2017 in Photos

On the ground of Ashkhabad OUTLOOK observed the beginning and course of legendary sports holiday at the Fifth Asian Indoors and Martial Arts Games which awarded all the guests with the spectacular show. After the finish, the tournament table honors the real winners-hosts of the event. The team of Turkmenistan won 245 awards among which there were 89 golden, 70 silver, and 86 bronze.

28.09.2017

VIDEO: Asiada 2017 - the Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat

On the 17-th of September in the capital of Turkmenistan it was the official start of the Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, particularly, the sports competitions organized every four years under the auspices of Olympic Union of Asia and under the auspices of International Olympic Committee. The ceremony of beginning of the most ambitious sports tournament in all the region was going in the presence of more than 45 thousand spectators who gathered at Olympic stadium. Among them there were heads of the countries, prominent international politicians, famous sportsmen, celebrities of show business, representatives of world mass media. The team of Ukrainian Internet edition on the world OUTLOOK will provide you with the exciting video record that is about to help you immerse into the atmosphere of this magnificent event!

22.09.2017 | Türkmenistan

Exclusive: The 5th Asian indoor and martial arts games Ashbagat 2017 - AZIADA 2017 formally opens

On Sunday, September 17th, symbolically at 20.17 local time, the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games solemnly opened in the capital of Turkmenistan. It is the sports competition held every four years under the auspices of the Olympic Council of Asia and under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee. The team of the Ukrainian Internet magazine about the world OUTLOOK publishes its first highlights on this pan-continental sport event.

19.09.2017 | sports, Türkmenistan

«AN HOUR BEFORE» the horse racing

Horse racing has always been an important part of secular society. This is a kind of solemn reception, where the noble people can compete in elegance, style and even a little pretentiousness. But at the same time, horse racing is one of the most difficult sports which requires special preparation, intensive training, and anxious care of animals. OUTLOOK was lucky to watch how the preparations for the race happened...

20.08.2017 | an hour before, sports

VIDEO: Asian Games 2017 in Turkmenistan

September 17 through 27 Asian Games 2017 - fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games - will take place. Ashgabat as a venue for the competition was chosen in Kuwait on December 19, 2010. The city is the first one in Central Asia to host the Asian Games. Tournamnents in 21 kinds of sports were included into the program. Competitions will be held in chess, futsal, tennis, Muaythai (Thai boxing), sambo, Kurash, jujitsu, bowling, track cycling, short course swimming, indoor athletics, weightlifting, basketball, taekwondo (WTF), dancesport, kickboxing, equestrian, belt wrestling, traditional wrestling (Greco-roman and Freestyle), billiards and Turkmen national combat.

18.07.2017 | Türkmenistan

VIDEO: Ukrainian Embroidery. Step in Time

OUTLOOK, as a project that operates in the sphere of culture diplomacy and seeks opening Ukraine to the world and world to Ukrainians, joined in a large-scale event that is held in Kyiv these days - Eurovision Song Contest 2017. Upon invitation of the Ministry of Information Policy of Ukraine we held a show of both ancient and modern Ukrainian outfits «Ukrainian Embroidery. Step in Time» for foreign journalist, who had come to Ukraine to cover the epic event. Nowadays just like centuries ago, embroidery remains an integral part of style of Ukrainians. Patterns differ by region and color scheme but not by their symbolism. Today we offer you a video about the event that demonstrated trends that do not loose relevance in the course of time...

11.05.2017 | OUTLOOK

VIDEO: NOWRUZ 2017 in Kyiv

On the 21-st of March, 2017, in the Column Hall of Kyiv city state administration the celebration of international holiday NOWRUZ happened. The official event was going under the guidance of eight embassies of foreign states, particularly, Azerbaijan Republic, Republic Iraq, Republic Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey Republic, and Republic Uzbekistan. Today we bring to your attention a colorful video to once again enjoy this festive atmosphere.

24.03.2017 | diplomacy

VIDEO: OUTLOOK SHOW. Fashion of the Nation

Folk costume is one of traditional cultural symbols. Diverstiry of colors, adornment elements and decoration styles reflect inimitble nature of every nation. Ukrainians managed to get acquianted with distinctive features of traditional fashion thank to OUTLOOK Project, Institute of Interational Relations and Development Fund of the Institute of Internatinal Relations as well as 22 embassies of foreign states accredited in Ukraine. Today we suggest you enjoy a video, in which different cultures, traditions and history entertwined in a single dance....

14.03.2017 | traditions, culture, diplomacy, OUTLOOK

OUTLOOK project again has granted Kyiv with the colorful holiday, exactly, the display of national costumes of the world nationalities Fashion of the Nation.

Silks and velvet, rhinestones and seed bead, patterns and ornaments have been combined in the colorful dance of cultures at one platform in the course of OUTLOOK SHOW: Fashion of the Nation. Under the support of 22 embassies of foreign states in Ukraine the event was organized by OUTLOOK project, Institute of International Relations, and Fund of development of Institute of International Relations.

03.03.2017 | OUTLOOK

«AN HOUR BEFORE» the ballet

OUTLOOK is proceeding with publishing series of articles "An Hour Before" and specially for World Dance Day snuck behind the scenes of National Opera of Ukrainek! What happens off-stage while guests are taking their seats in the hall? How are ballet dancer getting ready? We also were interested to follow all those steps...

19.02.2017 | an hour before, art

VIDEO: Crafts of Uzbekistan. Amazing product pumpkin

When talking about bottle, they mean a pumpkin. When thinking about a musical instrument rubab, they recall a pumpkin. When buying a chandelier, they consider a pumpkin as an option. When looking at the cage for parrots, they again refer to a pumpkin. This field vegetable in Uzbekistan has different designations and not only in the form of porridge. Thanks to the Embassy of Uzbekistan OUTLOOK poschastlyvylos pobыvat radushnoy within this country and poznakomytsya with udyvytelnыmy mestnыmy crafts

15.02.2017 | traditions, Uzbekistan

EXCLUSIVE: Ambassadors of 29 countries participated in a social project of OUTLOOK to the Day for Tolerance. VIDEO

OUTLOOK Project, bringing together peoples and nations, strives to makes this world more kind and its representatives more attentive to each other. We sincerely believe that mutual respect is a key to dealing with many conflicts, troubles and misunderstandings of the world of today.

14.11.2016 | society, diplomacy, ambassador, OUTLOOK

VIDEO: International games of nomads 2016 in Kyrgyzstan

International games of nomads happened for the first time in 2015 at the coast of picturesque lake Issyk Kul. The teams from nineteen countries competed in ten sport activities. Along with sporting events, in the course of games there were ethnographic festival in breath-taking clove Kyrchyn.

26.07.2016 | sports, the Kyrgyz Republic

VIDEO: OUTLOOK gave to the capital of Ukraine this celebration of friendship and tolerance, OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL

It isn’t hard at all to make world around better and brighter. All you need is to have a sincere desire and to find like-minded people for help. OUTLOOK was created three years ago as a project both about and for the world and OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL, founded by our team, became a graphic example of how ideas of good are put into practice.

01.07.2016 | festival, OUTLOOK World Culture Festival, OUTLOOK

OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL. Photo. Part 2

It isn’t hard at all to make world around better and brighter. All you need is to have a sincere desire and to find like-minded people for help. OUTLOOK was created three years ago as a project both about and for the world and OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL, founded by our team, became a graphic example of how ideas of good are put into practice. We publish next part of a photo report from OWCF 2016 to bring up in memory pictures from the most multicultural festival of our country.

23.06.2016 | festival

It was the third time that OUTLOOK gave to the capital of Ukraine this celebration of friendship and tolerance, OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL

Thank to OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL for nearly entire day of June 18 Column Hall of Kyiv City State Administration transformed into an international platform or maybe even some sort of large-scale transportation hub where one could easily exchange tickets with representatives of other countries and travel to explore their homelands instantly.

21.06.2016 | festival, culture, diplomacy, OUTLOOK

In Kyiv the third festival of international cultures OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL will take place

On the 18-th of June, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm in the Hall of Columns of Kyiv City State Administration (Khreshchatyk Street, 36) the third annual festival of international cultures OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL will take place.

26.05.2016 | festival, culture, diplomacy, OUTLOOK

Show of Flying Shaolin Monks Takes Place in Kyiv

Within the framework of an ambitious art project Joyful Spring Fest, mysterious and inimitable world of Chinese culture became a little closer to Ukrainian public: in Kyiv and Lviv performances of actors of Zhengzhou Opera and Ballet Theatre and representatives of TAGO Shaolin martial arts school from Dengfeng took place. OUTLOOK was lucky to go backstage of the show right before actors came on stage.

03.03.2016 | art, China

«AN HOUR BEFORE» the tattoo

Have you ever thought about how to decorate your body with a tattoo? Every year drawings on the body are becoming increasingly popular. Today, OUTLOOK decides to see how tattoo artists prepare to do work. To follow all the stages we offer you to see our regular column «AN HOUR BEFORE».

11.02.2016 | an hour before

«AN HOUR BEFORE»: New Police Patrol

OUTLOOK continues series of features "..." and this time we were lucky to witness how a crew of New Police Patrol is getting ready for duty. So, today we suggest you figure out how morning of these courageous people in charge of our safety begins.

02.10.2015 | an hour before, Ukraine, society