Ukraina

What Ukraina does

Ukraïna Inc. (Україна Інк) is a privately held publishing corporation headquartered in the Greater Washington, DC area, serving Ukrainian diaspora communities worldwide. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Volodymyr Ivanenko, who serves as editor-in-chief, the company operates as an editorial and content platform rather than a technology business: its catalog spans roughly 25+ book titles, the Ukraïna Journal, the newly launched English-language Ukrainian University Journal, translation services, consulting, and fee-based educational courses.

The company's product surface is built on conventional publishing infrastructure. Distribution runs through Amazon print-on-demand across 13+ countries, the Books.by storefront, and direct email sales; payments are accepted via PayPal, GoFundMe, CashApp, and Bitcoin. The company controls a subsidiary, Ukrainian University (re-established in 2015 and recently converted from non-profit to commercial status), which houses the academic journal and course offerings. It also jointly controls the All-Ukrainian Information & Cultural Fund alongside Leadership International Foundation and Ukrainian University Club.

The business model blends retail publishing (priced e-books around $5 and print journals at $15.99-$25.99), subscription revenue (~$20/year), professional services (translation at ~$0.05/word, consulting), and education ($250 per course), supplemented by donations. The company has organized three explicit networks — the Ukrainian Publishing Network, the Ukrainian Translation Network, and the Ukrainian Worldwide Information Network (УСІМ) — to aggregate contributors, translators, and readers, and has begun co-publishing with external partners such as Hemingway Publishers.

Name

Ukraina

Legal name

Ukraïna, Inc

Website

https://ukrainainc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ukraïna Inc. is a Washington, DC-area private publisher founded in 2010 that produces Ukrainian-language books, journals, translation services, consulting, and courses for Ukrainian diaspora communities worldwide, distributing via Amazon print-on-demand across 13+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313), Translation and Interpretation Services (54193)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Self-Publishing Platforms (KDP-style Marketplaces & Portals) (MPAJAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Editorial & Production Services (Copyediting, Proofreading, Formatting, Typesetting) (MPAJAJAG), Rights, ISBN & Publishing Administration Services (Identifiers, Metadata, Royalties) (MPAJAJAK), eBook & Digital Reading Platforms (BPAMAJAK)

Keywords

• Independent book publishing
• Ukrainian language publishing
• Translation services
• Literary journal publication
• Cultural consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kensington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Book Sales (Printed): Ukraina Inc publishes books in paperback and hardcover formats, sold through Amazon (various international marketplaces including US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Ireland, Japan) and Books.by. Sales are one-time transaction-based purchases at list price.
2. Book Sales (Electronic): Electronic versions (PDF) of books are sold directly by the publisher at $5.00 per item via email order, paid through GoFundMe, PayPal, CashApp, or Bitcoin.
3. Journal Sales: The 'Україна' (Ukraina) journal is sold in printed format (paperback $15.99, hardcover $25.99) via Amazon, and as electronic version at $5.00 per issue. Annual electronic subscription available for $20.00 with 50% discount if ordered by December 31.
4. Publishing Services for Authors: Ukraina Inc offers editorial, publishing, desktop publishing, and printing supervision services to authors. If a formatted manuscript requires no editing, electronic publishing costs nothing. If editorial intervention is needed, costs are determined based on manuscript analysis and quality assessment. Authors submit manuscripts to [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected].
5. Translation and Editing Services: The company offers translation, editing, certification, expertise, and interpreting services. Translation and editing costs from $0.05 per word; expertise services from $50.00 per hour; interpreting from $50.00 to $150.00 per hour; certification $25.00 per document (under 4 pages) or from $50.00 per hour for large texts. Works with languages of Central and Eastern Europe, Transcaucasia, and Central Asia.
6. Consulting Services: Ukraina Inc offers consulting services in Ukrainian Affairs (for American and other entities), American Affairs (for Ukrainian entities), Business Management, Media Consulting, and Literary Consulting.
7. Classified and Display Advertising: Classified ads up to 50 words are published free for up to one month. Permanent ads cost $10.00 per year. Commercial advertising rates are by agreement. Contact via email or +1-240-432-3307 (SMS, Viber, WhatsApp).
8. Educational Programs: Ukrainian University (subsidiary) offers courses in journalism, Ukrainianization of education, and systemic changes for Ukraine. Course in journalism and blogging costs $250.00 (self-education primary format). Presidential program and other specialized programs are priced individually based on assessment of candidate's education, experience, and personal qualities.
9. Literary Consulting: Literary consulting services including assistance in writing autobiographies and memoirs, copyright consulting, literary work analysis, literary agent services, literary clubs/seminars, literary executor services, independent expertise, organizing literary events, and compiling information apparatus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ukraïna Inc is a private publishing corporation that publishes, edits, and distributes books and journals focused on Ukrainian affairs, history, literature, and culture, offering full-service publishing support (editorial, desktop publishing, printing supervision) to independent authors. It also provides translation and interpreting services across Central/Eastern European, Transcaucasian, and Central Asian languages, literary and business consulting, and operates the Ukrainian University subsidiary delivering academic publishing and educational programs. Distribution is global through Amazon Print-on-Demand and Books.by, with electronic versions sold directly via email at $5.00 per item.

Product overview

Ukraїna Inc is a private publishing corporation serving Ukrainian communities worldwide. The company operates as a platform-plus-services model centered on its Publishing division (core product), which offers editorial and publishing services for books in English, Ukrainian, and other languages. Supporting products include the ЖУРНАЛ УКРАЇНА (Ukraina Journal) literary/cultural journal, Translation Services with Ukrainian Translation Network, Literary and Business Consulting services, and the Bookstore for direct sales. The Ukrainian University subsidiary (sub-brand) extends the ecosystem with academic publishing via the Ukrainian University Journal and Ukrainian University Collection (Library Series), plus educational programs. Additional networks include the Ukrainian Publishing Network, Ukrainian Translation Network, and Ukrainian Worldwide Information Network. Products are distributed through Amazon (Print on Demand), Books.by, and direct electronic sales. The company is headquartered in Greater Washington, DC area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ukrainian University Collection (Library Series): Multi-volume publishing project publishing best Ukrainian literature, art, science, and technology in English and other languages
• Ukrainian University Journal

Products and services

• Ukraïna Inc Publishing Services
• ЖУРНАЛ УКРАЇНА (Ukraina Journal)
• Translation and Interpreting Services
• Literary Consulting
• Consulting Services (Ukraine, American, Business, Media)
• Ukrainian University Educational Programs
• Ukrainian University Journal
• Ukrainian University Collection (Library Series)
• Ukraïna Inc Bookstore
• All-Ukrainian Information & Cultural Fund
• Published Books Catalog (25+ titles)

Quantifiable outcome

• Published over 25 book titles as of 2025-2026, including works in Ukrainian, English, and Russian
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ukrainian University (Український Університет)coreOthers · 1 January 2015Ukrainian University is a subsidiary of Ukraina, Inc., registered in fall 2015 as a non-profit scientific, educational and outreach project. After not finding sufficient support, it was deregistered as a non-profit and returned as a structural commercial unit within Ukraina, Inc. It continues scientific research and educational activities under the corporate umbrella, focusing on publishing the Ukrainian University Journal and Ukrainian University Collection (Library Series) in English. The university operates through UkrainianUniversity.org and offers courses in journalism, Ukrainianization, and systemic changes for Ukraine. Ukrainian University also offers analytical research services on Ukrainian, Russian, and Eastern European affairs for government agencies, think tanks, businesses, and universities.
• Leadership International FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadership International Foundation cooperates with Ukraina Inc and the Ukrainian University Club to initiate the All-Ukrainian Information & Cultural Fund. The fund aims to raise $100,000 as a starting capital for creating a Ukraine-centric all-Ukrainian media system, financing research and publishing to debunk Russian historical myths, establishing Ukrainian-centric education, and funding an All-Ukrainian award for journalists, scholars, and cultural figures.
• Ukrainian University Club (Український Університетський Клуб)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian University Club co-initiated the All-Ukrainian Information & Cultural Fund together with Ukraina Inc and Leadership International Foundation. The fund aims to become the financial base for creating a Ukraine-centric media system, financing research, publishing, and education initiatives.
• Ukrainian Publishing NetworkcoreOthersUkraina Inc is building a Ukrainian Publishing Network to serve as a global network of Ukrainian-focused publishers and editors. Individual members (editors, publishers) and corporate members (publishing houses) can join. Individual membership costs $10/year. Corporate membership scales by staff count: up to 5 employees $20/year, up to 10 employees $30/year, up to 20 employees $50/year, up to 50 employees $75/year, over 50 employees $100/year. Members can receive orders from Ukraina Inc and may register as representatives of Ukraina Inc with rights to use its logo.
• Ukrainian Translation NetworkcoreOthersUkraina Inc is building a network of translators working with Ukrainian and world languages. Individual translators and translation agencies/bureaus can join. Members can receive orders from Ukraina Inc's translation department, receive translation certification at preferential rates, and may certify translations on behalf of Ukraina Inc (for translators and agencies certified by Ukraina, Inc). The network also offers certification, professional development, and courses in translation theory and practice through the Ukrainian University.
• Ukrainian Worldwide Information Network (УСІМ / UWIN)coreOthersUkrainian Worldwide Information Network (Українська Світова Інформаційна Мережа, abbreviated УСІМ in Ukrainian) at ukrainainc.net is a network that unifies and consolidates efforts of Ukrainian-centric media and bloggers. Individual members (journalists, media professionals, bloggers) can join. The network also offers certification, professional development, and courses in journalism theory and practice through the Ukrainian University. Members with their own information-analytical resources or blogs gain membership in УСІМ without paying a registration fee.
• Amazon (Amazon.com)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUkraina Inc uses Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform for global distribution of printed books (paperback and hardcover) and eBooks (English-language titles only via Kindle, as Kindle does not support Ukrainian-language rendering). Books are available on Amazon marketplaces in US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Ireland, Japan, and other countries where Amazon operates. Amazon's print-on-demand technology prints and ships books from the nearest fulfillment center to the buyer.
• Books.byminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBooks.by is an online bookstore serving the Belarusian and CIS region. Ukraina Inc maintains a dedicated storefront at books.by/ukraina-inc for additional distribution of its publications, particularly relevant for reaching readers in Belarus, Russia, and neighboring countries who prefer Ukrainian-language content.
• Hemingway PublishersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHemingway Publishers cooperated with Ukraina Inc Publishing in publishing Volodymyr Ivanenko's book 'EXISTENTIAL WAR: The Nature of Russia's War On Ukraine & Ukraine's Victory Strategy.' This appears to be a collaborative publishing arrangement for at least one title.
• Ukrainian Diaspora Community OrganizationscoreOthersUkrainian University (subsidiary of Ukraina Inc) offers analytical research services on Ukrainian, Russian, and Eastern European affairs to government departments and agencies, businesses, think tanks, universities, colleges, foundations, and other legal entities and individuals. The company explicitly states it is 'completely independent and not affiliated with any government or political party.' Services include certified information and analytical materials, expert opinions, certified translations, and certified transcripts of video/audio materials.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Smartling: Enterprise translation management platform serving multilingual content needs. Comparable to Ukraina Inc's translation/certification services arm but at enterprise scale and with proprietary translation technology.
• TransPerfect: Large global translation and localization services provider offering certified translation and interpreting services. Comparable as a broad incumbent in translation/certification — overlapping with Ukraina Inc's per-word and per-hour translation pricing.
• Lulu Press: Global self-publishing and print-on-demand platform offering editorial, distribution, and ISBN services to independent authors. Comparable to Ukraina Inc's publishing-services arm for authors, though at vastly greater scale and as a platform rather than a publisher.
• IngramSpark: Global print-on-demand and distribution platform widely used by independent publishers. Comparable as the kind of distribution backbone Ukraina Inc relies on (alongside Amazon KDP) to reach bookstores worldwide.

Direct peers

• Fakt (Fakt Publishing House): Established Ukrainian publisher with broad catalog of non-fiction, history, and cultural titles. Comparable to Ukraina Inc in producing Ukrainian-focused non-fiction, history, and current-affairs content.
• Vivat Publishing: Major Ukrainian general-interest book publisher with broad retail and online distribution. Comparable as another Ukrainian-language trade publisher competing for shelf space and reader attention, though larger in scale.
• Dukh i Litera: Ukrainian academic and humanities publisher producing scholarly books, monographs, and translations. Closely comparable to Ukraina Inc's Ukrainian University Journal and Library Series on the scholarly/intellectual publishing side.
• Vydavnytstvo Starogo Leva: One of Ukraine's leading independent trade publishers, publishing Ukrainian-language fiction, non-fiction, and children's literature. Directly comparable to Ukraina Inc as a Ukrainian-language book publisher serving Ukrainian readers and the diaspora.

Others

• Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing: Amazon's self-publishing platform is Ukraina Inc's primary distribution infrastructure rather than a competitor. Relevant because KDP's policies (including non-support of Ukrainian-language rendering for Kindle) directly shape Ukraina Inc's product, pricing, and reach.

Emerging players

• Bohdan Books: US-based publisher focused on Ukrainian-language and Ukrainian-interest books distributed to the North American diaspora. Comparable to Ukraina Inc as a Ukrainian-diaspora-focused English-and-Ukrainian publisher serving similar reader segments in North America.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ukrainainc
• Facebookfacebook.com/UkrainianWashington
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ukraina-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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