# Can this $77 million state initiative bolster Ukraine’s cultural sphere?

https://mins.news/en/item/42109

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-02 13:41 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/can-a-77-million-government-initiative-strengthen-ukraines-cultural-sphere/

> Ukraine is launching the “1,000 Springs” initiative to use Hr 4 billion ($76.7 million) in state funds for 1,000 hours of Ukrainian-language content amid Russia’s war and threats to the country’s cultural heritage. The program aims to strengthen Ukrainian culture and reduce Russian-language influence, but artists have questioned its evaluation criteria, short presentations, and possible conflicts of interest.