Cold Coffee Холодна кава
the Ukrainian podcast from Petersfield
Iva Lomas
Iva is a Ukrainian journalist living and working in Petersfield.
With Shine Radio volunteers, Iva makes this podcast for Ukrainians who want to hear their native language and talk about the problems that affect them right here, and also for British people who want to learn about Ukrainian culture.
Why cold coffee?
Cold Coffee is the by-product of a conversation so engaging your cup is left untouched. We hope you’ll feel that way about the podcast.
Listen to the episodes
Cold Coffee / Холодна кава – E-Visa
In this edition Iva Repnytska discusses the e-visa issues with two current applicants.
“I was very afraid to start the visa renewal process, but everything turned out well, I’m glad about it,” said Ivanna, a Ukrainian woman who applied for a visa for herself and her little daughter.
Cold Coffee / Холодна кава – Money
A Ukrainian woman with a mathematical education opened a vegan cafe in London. When you see this pink establishment, it seems that everything should be light and airy, like in dreams or like a light cake with coffee. But in fact, this ease turned out to be hard work.
Cold Coffee / Холодна кава – Kupala
Ukrainian culture is full of various holidays and traditions. Some of them
date back to pre-Christian times.
Ivan Kupala is a traditional Slavic holiday that existed long before the
baptism of Kyivan Rus. Kupala was one of the annual mermaids, which
began on the day of the solstice in June. The last day – Horpina
Kupalnytsia fell on July 6, and Kupala began after lunch and lasted all
night.
Cold Coffee / Холодна кава – Family Day
In previous editions of the podcast, journalist Iva Repnytska said that she came to Petersfield in June 2022. All the difficulties experienced by emigrants and refugees from the experience of a Ukrainian woman – you can listen here in Ukrainian and read the translation in English, although this edition does have a large English language section.
Cold Coffee / Холодна кава – Football
Ukraine won… football
Every Ukrainian wants to say this expression – Ukraine has won and the war is over. But today Iva Repnytska, a Ukrainian journalist, shares in her podcast “Cold Coffee” about Ukrainian football and the difficulties faced by Ukrainian athletes.
Cold Coffee / Холодна кава – Poland
Poland became the first salvation for Ukrainians when the war started. According to various data, between 3 and 5 million Ukrainians found refuge in Poland.
Today Iva Repnytska will talk to her guest from Warsaw, Poland in Ukrainian podcast “Cold Coffee”. Svitlana is a Ukrainian journalist who had to save her life and the lives of her nephews from the war.
Cold Coffee / Холодна кава – This is Kharkiv
Today, Iva Repnytska spoke with Ukrainian Olea and she shared about Kharkiv. A large city in Ukraine, which today suffers from bombs every day.
You saw her in a play at the local theater in Petersfield. When you meet this young woman, she will often be smiling and full of energy. She likes to dance and draw, plays in the theatre and participates in charity events to support Ukraine in Britain.
Cold Coffee / Холодна кава – Three Facts
What did you know about Ukraine before the war started?
It is a pity that only with the beginning of the war, most of the countries of the world began to learn about Ukraine the facts that reveal this wonderful country.
In the new program of the Ukrainian podcast “Cold Coffee”, Iva Repnytska invited guests who told about interesting facts about Ukraine. Did you know that? See the English translation and write a comment if this was new information for you, or you already knew it a long time ago.
Cold Coffee / Холодна кава – School
Most of the children from Ukraine came to Britain in May or June 2022. Children and parents felt stressed after the start of the war and thought about saving their lives. Only when they were safe did parents start thinking about their children’s education.
Cold Coffee / Холодна кава – Love
In today’s Ukrainian podcast, Iva Repnytska is joined by Kateryna, and they talk about how Ukrainians can start recovering from stress, start living, and not postpone life until Ukraine wins. Will a Ukrainian woman allow herself love during the war? Can a Ukrainian woman just be happy?