Sep 6, 2026Politics103 words1 min read

Ukraine's Odesa May Ban Russian Language in Public Arts

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Odesa is a big city in Ukraine. Many people there speak Russian. This week, the city must make a big decision.

The city wants to stop Russian-language music and books in public places. This is called a ban.

Odesa is the third-biggest city in Ukraine. It is famous for its history and culture.

Russia started a war against Ukraine. Since then, many Ukrainians do not want to use the Russian language.

Some people in Odesa still speak Russian every day. A ban could change their daily life.

The city leaders will decide this week. People are waiting to see what happens.

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1. Which city is deciding about the language ban?

2. What might be banned?

3. Is Odesa the third-biggest city in Ukraine?

1. Odesa 2. Russian-language music and books in public 3. True

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Odesa is a big city in Ukraine. Many people there speak _____. This week, the city must make a big _____.

The city wants to stop _____ music and books in public places. This is called a _____.

Odesa is the _____-biggest city in Ukraine. It is famous for its history and culture.

Russia started a _____ against Ukraine. Since then, many Ukrainians do not want to use the Russian language.

Some people in Odesa still speak Russian every day. A ban could change their daily _____.

The city _____ will decide this week. People are waiting to see what happens.