{
  "id": 82039,
  "title": "Couple restores century-old farmhouse tied to family roots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/couple-restores-century-old-farmhouse-tied-to-family-roots",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-03T10:43:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Voice of Ukraine",
    "slug": "new-voice-of-ukraine",
    "url": "https://english.nv.ua/nation/couple-buys-nearly-100-year-old-house-in-rivne-oblast-village-and-working-on-restoring-it-50629423.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alla Kiptel and her husband recently acquired a century-old farmhouse in a homestead near Kostopil, Ukraine, as well as a second property for Kiptel's father, according to Suspilne Rivne. This farmhouse was once home to Kiptel's grandmother and grandfather. The couple, along with the rest of the family, is dedicated to restoring and furnishing the house which still contains original items, such as photographs, paintings, and a Bible. Alla Kiptel expressed her desire to preserve the family's Ukrainian heritage and traditions through their actions. She finds great joy in the surrounding nature and the peace it brings, as well as in passing down these values to her children.",
  "summary": "Alla Kiptel, a resident of Kostopil, and her husband bought a nearly century-old house on a homestead this past winter, and later bought a second house nearby for her father, public broadcaster Suspilne Rivne reported on Aug. 2. The family is now working together to restore both properties.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}