In the second episode of the documentary narrative podcast 'Why Do They Steal?,' we explore the legacy of the Ukrainian Hetman Ivan Mazepa. We delve into the ongoing lack of understanding of the significance of this historical figure. This episode investigates the russian aversion to anything associated with Mazepa while harboring a desire to appropriate the Hetman’s legacy.

For instance, the Lev (Lion) cannon, rushed by the russians to become a symbol of their empire, was left uncharged. Or consider the Pigeon Bell, awkwardly rescued and subsequently mishandled, leading to its ultimate breakage. Moreover, we examine why, even after 300 years, the russians can’t get over Mazepa.

The material was prepared with the support of the International Renaissance Foundation. The material reflects the position of the authors and does not necessarily coincide with the position of the International Renaissance Foundation.

Production: 435 FILMS

Showrunners: Kornii Hrytsyuk and Anna Palenchuk

Scriptwriters: Kornii Hrytsyuk and Yurii Marchenko

Producer and Narrator: Anna Palenchuk

Sound Supervisor: Vasyl Yavtushenko

Assistant: Iryna Terletska

Project Coordinator: Olena Kirichek

English Translation: Anastasiia Perun

English Voice-Over: Alina Zevakova, Rob Feldman, Kateryna Hordiienko

English Voice-Over Recording: Pavlo Melnyk, Alla Shmatok

Editors: Oleksandr Vitraniuk, Vadym Stepanov

Podcast Cover Designer: Anton Vasyliev

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Head of Podcasts: Fedir Popadiuk

YouTube Manager: Dmytro Moskvych