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Slovo: the Ukrainian voice filling Denmark’s information gap

Volunteer-run Ukrainian media outlet helps refugees navigate life in Denmark — in their own language

Alla Shorina, founder of the Ukrainian-language media platform Slovo, in Copenhagen.

Seljan Zeynalli

May 20, 2025

Slovo is an online media platform created to provide Ukrainian-language news and practical information for refugees living in Denmark. It was founded in November 2024 by Alla Shorina, a former communications consultant from Kyiv, together with a group of Ukrainian women volunteers. The platform publishes articles, guides, and podcasts aimed at helping newcomers navigate healthcare, […]

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