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How Russia's invasion is helping to strengthen Ukraine's culture

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NBC News’ Matt Bradley went on a journey to discover how Ukrainian identity and culture have been affected by Vladimir Putin’s decision to send Russian troops over the border, and the bloody conflict that has ensued since. Bradley discovered that Ukrainians have become more emboldened toward their culture and history amid the atrocities of war. This video contains reporting and footage captured from February 2022 to April 2023.