For the fourth year in a row, Easter in Ukraine is passing under the wail of sirens, but despite fear and fatigue, Ukrainians do not give up the main thing: spiritual upliftment. We are used to celebrating the holiday in churches, with a basket, with a sincere “Christ is risen!” — and even in the darkest times we do not betray these customs.
Since 2021, the number of people going to church on Easter has quadrupled. If at that time only one in five Ukrainians planned to attend a church service, in 2024 there were already 77 percent of them. Fear of shelling, curfew, evacuation – all this does not stop people from bringing their hope to the temple.
The infographic below shows more than dry statistics — it captures what’s rebuilding and sustaining a country. Visiting churches, participating in religious services, consecrating the Easter basket is no longer just a religious ceremony, it is a gesture of unity and faith in life. As we can see, the number of believers who resort to spiritual practices on Easter is growing.
In the shadows of war, where every dawn brings uncertainty and every sound can be a harbinger of trouble, even the paskas are baked with a sense of anxiety. These strict war memorials are a symbol of memory of our losses, a silent prayer for the repose of souls. Perhaps they are not as lush and sweet as they once were. But this is hope and hope in the most difficult times.
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Hope in the basket
An ordinary Easter basket, which a few years ago seemed like a symbol of stability, has turned into a luxury in 2025. If in 2021 it was possible to collect paska, eggs, sausage and horseradish for 780 hryvnias, then this year you will have to pay more than two thousand. This growth is not just a percentage, but a hit to the wallet. More than 21% per year. Over 157% in four years.
And it’s not just about the economy. This is about a war that has been going on for the fourth Easter in a row. About markets that are losing supply. About farmers who sow under shelling. About manufacturers trying to stay afloat despite all the risks. And about an ordinary family that chooses: a full basket or half — and the rest “after the holidays.”
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Easter records
Easter in Ukraine is not only traditions, but also interesting facts that are truly impressive. Easter eggs as tall as a person, baskets weighing several tons, painting hundreds of eggs in a few hours and baskets that change with the prices in stores.
This infographic has collected several records of recent years – different in scale, but equally telling. They remind us that, despite all the circumstances, Ukrainians maintain a festive mood, ingenuity and love for their customs.
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Celebrate despite
Ukrainians avoid church less and less and perceive faith in a new way.
In the fourth year of the full-scale war, the inhabitants of Ukraine are beginning to rethink their own religious identity and the way of celebrating spiritual holidays. On the eve of Easter, the Gradus Research company conducted a survey to find out how the beliefs and holiday traditions of Ukrainians are changing.
It turned out that despite the war and everyday challenges, Ukrainians remain faithful to traditions: 90% of respondents celebrate Easter. This year, the largest number of people – 37% – plan to visit the church precisely on Sunday, on Easter. This is 2% more than in 2023. The number of people willing to come to church on Maundy Thursday (9%) and on Good Friday (6%) also increased. At the same time, those who do not go to church at all decreased by 11% — 29%. War changes the rhythm of life, but does not eradicate the need for common prayer, bright hope and spiritual unity.
Infographic: IA “FACT”
Despite all the difficulties – war, rising prices and daily anxiety – Easter for Ukrainians remains not just a holiday, but a moment of unity, strength and faith. And as long as “Christ is risen!” sounds, there is still hope that Easter will bring peace.
