Yulia Vynohradova is a participant of the regional contest "Woman of Donetsk Region" in 2025, nomination "Creator of Changes and Opportunities"
Yulia Vynohradova is the head of the cultural and educational institution Novoukrainskyi Rural House of Folk Traditions of the Vuhledar City Territorial Community and has devoted her entire life to the development of culture and creativity.
After Russia's full-scale invasion, she and her family were forced to leave their village and evacuate to a safer region, Cherkasy Oblast. Despite all the difficulties of resettlement, she did not stop her cultural and social activities and continues to support her community wherever she is.
She created and runs a vocal studio where IDPs and locals practice. Talents are born here, Ukrainian songs are performed and a spirit of unity prevails.
Yulia founded the women's association Ednannia, which brings together displaced women from Donetsk and Luhansk regions with local residents. It organizes art exhibitions, workshops, creative meetings and cultural events that help women find new strength and develop their talents.
Among Yulia's initiatives are the "Treasury of Talents of Novoukrainka Village" column, the "Cities that Sheltered Us" campaign, as well as tours and stories about the Simirenko Family Memorial Museum, where she introduces participants to the history and heritage of this outstanding family. Even far from her native Donetsk region, she does not stop her activities.
Together with IDPs and local residents of the Cherkasy region, she weaves camouflage nets for the military, participates in charity fairs and concerts to support our defenders.
At the Third All-Ukrainian Festival "Living Culture - Living World" in Kyiv, she presented the ritual bread "Easter cake with braids" - a true symbol of folk heritage.
But despite all the challenges of war, she does not abandon her main vocation - creativity and raising children. She continues her classes, opening the world of song and art to the kids. Her students, even though scattered by the war in different regions of Ukraine and abroad, remain a united family united by their love of culture and music.
Read the detailed story of the contestant here: https://surl.li/rrldha