“UKRAINKY” Lecture Series

A compelling lecture series will be hosted by Cactus and Tryzub in partnership with Scottsdale Public Library on Thursdays in the fall of 2025. This series lends historical perspectives on legacies of prominent Ukrainian women who have shaped the nation's cultural, political, and social landscape. Each one of eight lectures spotlights a different historical figure, exploring their achievements, challenges, and lasting impact. Through storytelling and critical insight, the series aims to inspire dialogue on gender, identity, and national heritage.

Lecture Schedule

Lecture Archive

Couldn’t make it to the lecture, or want to revisit what you heard? Our Lecture Archive is the place to explore past talks in depth. Each entry includes a short overview along with slides, transcripts, recordings, and images—so you can keep learning and sharing long after the event.

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Lecture 2 Archive - Trypillya
Lecture 2 Archive - Trypillya

In this lecture, we will travel back in time to the Cucuteni-Trypillya culture that is seven thousand years old. There we will learn about the societal structure and women’s role in it and the influence this civilization had on the entire Europe.

Lecture 1 Archive - Amazon Women Warriors & Skiphs
Lecture 1 Archive - Amazon Women Warriors & Skiphs

Explore the origins of cultural phenomena known as “Amazon women”, its geographical location and connection to Scythian culture. Archeological finds, Scythian kurgans and archeological evidence on modern territory of Ukraine.

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