On 16 May 2026, Ruta Voices had the honour of providing the musical intermezzo during the award ceremony of the Ab Harrewijn Prize in Rotterdam. The Ab Harrewijn Prize is awarded annually to individuals and organisations that make an exceptional contribution to society through social initiatives, community building, inclusion, and support for vulnerable groups. This …
On May 2, Ruta had the honor of participating in the Amateurkunsten Festival 2026 at Amare in The Hague — an inspiring day filled with music, connection, and community. Together with many amateur ensembles from across The Hague, we performed for a warm and welcoming audience. It was especially meaningful for us to share Ukrainian …
On April 17th in Leiden, the charity evening Power 4 Ukraine took place at Wibar organized by Help4Ukraine. The goal of the event was to raise funds for power generators for Ukrainian soldiers defending the country. This evening brought people together through music, culture, and a shared idea of supporting Ukraine. Guests enjoyed a rich …
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On 14th of December, Ruta was invited to sing during the Sunday service at the German Protestant Church in The Hague — a place that has become very close to us. This is also the church where we rehearse on Fridays, and over time we have felt an incredible sense of support from both the …
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Our experience at Gouda by Candlelight was intense, memorable, and deeply touching. We had agreed on two performances as part of the festival: a short appearance at the railway station hall and our main concert later in the church. However, upon arriving at the station, we were met with an unexpected situation. Large posters were …
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On 7 December 2025, Ruta held its annual December concert — a tradition that has become an important moment in our musical year. What made this evening especially meaningful for us was seeing familiar faces in the audience. Over time, a circle of listeners has formed around Ruta — people who return, who follow our …
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At the beginning of December, Ruta took part in a television recording for the Christmas program “Franky & Coen: Patatje Hoop.”It was not a concert performance, but a contribution to a broader television story — and for us, this made the experience especially meaningful. The theme of the program is very close to us. Patatje …
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On 27th of September, Ruta took part in the De Verbeelding Festival in the municipality of Pijnacker-Nootdorp. It was an unusual location and a different performance setting for us. The atmosphere was warm and open, and we were genuinely touched by the interest of the audience. People stopped to listen, asked questions, and engaged with …
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On Wednesday, September 24, the Vesteplein in Delft hosted the Ukrainian Culture Day, with music and dance performance. As part of the afternoon program, Ruta performed a selection of traditional Ukrainian songs. Our contribution is one of several performances that highlight the richness of Ukrainian culture and the wonderful combination of music and dance that …
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On Sunday, June 15, 2025, we had the honour of participating in a very special Sunday Service in the German Evangelical Church where we rehearse weekly. This was no ordinary service — it was broadcast live on ZDF, Germany’s national television channel, reaching millions of viewers across the country. Being invited to represent Ukrainian culture …