“Trymayut” brings memory and love into song
Zhadan wrote the words for the new Zhadan i Sobaky video. The band invited Kharkiv scouts and children from the Liubotyn arts lyceum to take part.
Serhiy Zhadan
Ukrainian poet, novelist and vocalist of Zhadan i Sobaky, bringing Kharkiv’s stories to songs, books and the stage.
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Receives the Vilenica Prize in Slovenia
Zhadan received the literary prize at the Vilenica festival and delivered a speech on why literature does not make the world better.
en.lb.uaRead about the Vilenica ceremonyA Ukrainian take on “I Wanna Be Your Dog”
Zhadan translated the words for “Khochu buty tvoim psom,” the band’s authorised cover of the Stooges song. Its video was filmed in wartime Kharkiv.
“Byisia za nei” returns in a festival recording
The band shared its Faine Misto 2025 performance of “Byisia za nei,” revisiting a song from its early catalogue. Zhadan is credited with vocals and lyrics.
“Robotopes” pairs a video with a fundraiser
The band released a video featuring Andriy Kokotyukha and Lera Mandziuk and launched a 10 million hryvnia appeal for robotic ground systems for Khartiia.
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