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Youth in war: Skaters between concrete, war and freedom in Kharkiv (World 2026, by Dominic Nahr) - Swiss Press Award

Roman Schurawljow ist einer der versiertesten Skater in Charkiw
Roman Schurawljow ist einer der versiertesten Skater in Charkiw
2nd place
Photo / World
2026

Youth in war: Skaters between concrete, war and freedom in Kharkiv

Dominic Nahr

Despite the war, a vibrant skateboarding scene has survived in Kharkiv. Almost daily, young people gather in front of the opera house in Ukraine's second-largest city to practice their tricks. Shells often land near their homes or skate spots. Nevertheless, skateboarding remains a vital space of freedom, a place for youth and subculture in this exceptional situation.

NZZ

2nd place
Photo / World
2026

Dominic Nahr

Despite the war, a vibrant skateboarding scene has survived in Kharkiv. Almost daily, young people gather in front of the opera house in Ukraine's second-largest city to practice their tricks. Shells often land near their homes or skate spots. Nevertheless, skateboarding remains a vital space of freedom, a place for youth and subculture in this exceptional situation.

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