Regions
Mapping a stolen identity. Donbas, Kryvbas, and Tavria represent the industrial and agricultural powerhouses of Ukraine’s European legacy. Dive into each region to explore the cities, cinematic archives, and human stories preserved here.
Donbas
Donbas (short for the Donets Basin) is a historical, cultural, and economic region in eastern Ukraine, primarily encompassing the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.
- Locations
- 10
- Films
- 1
- People
- 7
Kryvbas
Known as Ukraine’s iron heart, Kryvbas (the Kryvyi Rih Iron Ore Basin) is one of the world's largest mining centers, famous for its massive open-pit quarries, heavy industrial heritage, and rich French-driven 19th-century history.
- Locations
- 4
- Films
- 1
- People
- 5
Tavria
Bounding Ukraine’s southern steppe and Azov coast, the historical Tavria region grew into a vital agricultural and industrial gateway in the 19th century, driven by German and Mennonite pioneer settlements, advanced manufacturing, and international maritime trade.
- Locations
- 1