cultural heritage

Ancient Ukrainian dish secures cultural heritage status

The tradition of cooking Matsyk, an ancient Ukrainian dry-cured meat dish, has been included in the list of intangible cultural heritage, the Department of Culture, Tourism, Youth, and Sports wrote on Dec. 17.

18 December 2024, 01:20 PM

UNESCO recognizes Ukrainian pysanka as humanity's cultural heritage

The Ukrainian pysanka (decorated Easter egg) was recognized as a cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage, Ukraine's Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications wrote on Dec. 3.

4 December 2024, 09:05 AM

Russian airstrikes target homes and landmarks, says Kharkiv Mayor

Russian forces in recent days have targeted only residential buildings and heritage sites in Kharkiv, Mayor Ihor Terekhov wrote on Telegram on Oct. 29, after another devastating night of series of a enemy airstrikes on the city.

29 October 2024, 09:11 AM

Russia bombs listed building in central Kharkiv

Russia attacked Kharkiv with glide bombs on Oct. 28, hitting the Derzhprom building in Freedom Square, Ukrainian MP Maria Mezentseva reported via Telegram.

29 October 2024, 12:39 AM

Russian bombing in Kherson Oblast kills one, injures five, damages cultural site

Russian forces attacked Kherson Oblast, leaving one person dead and five injured, Roman Mrochko, head of the Kherson City Military Administration, reported on Telegram on Sept. 25.

25 September 2024, 05:55 PM

Odesa to demolish Pushkin monument

The monument to Russian poet Alexander Pushkin in Odesa will be removed, regional governor Oleh Kiper announced on Sept. 19.

20 September 2024, 02:06 AM

Russia destroys legendary Ukrainian poet's museum in Crimea

The Russian officials closed the Yalta Museum of Lesya Ukrainka under the guise of reconstruction, the Voice of Crimea portal reported on Aug. 12.

14 August 2024, 02:57 PM

Owner of demolished historic Zelenskyy mansion ready to restore building himself

A representative of the owner of the historic Zelenskyy mansion on Oleksandra Konyskoho Street in Kyiv said his client is ready to restore the demolished building, Kyiv City State Administration reported on July 22.

23 July 2024, 01:01 PM

Suspicion served to owner of demolished historical Zelenskyy mansion

Law enforcement served a notice of suspicion to the owner of the building who instructed the illegal demolition of the historic late 19th-century Zelenskyy mansion in Kyiv, Kyiv Police reported on Telegram on July 23.

23 July 2024, 10:25 AM

Ukraine honors victims of USSR regime, drawing parallels to Russia’s current methods

On the Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repressions, Ukrainians honor those who suffered or died under the communist regime of the USSR.

19 May 2024, 11:10 AM

Russian attacks ravage Ukraine’s cultural treasures – UK intel

Russia’s war against Ukraine will keep destroying Ukraine’s cultural, historical, and religious heritage as long as it goes on, the UK Defense Ministry reported on X on May 15.

15 May 2024, 03:14 PM

Kyiv cultural official opposes demolition of historic Soviet-era arch

Maryna Solovyova, director of the Cultural Heritage Protection Department within the Kyiv City State Administration (KMDA), voiced her opposition to the demolition of the former People's Friendship Arch in Kyiv, in a comment to the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne on April 22.

23 April 2024, 05:07 PM

Kharkiv jewelers craft rings featuring landmarks from various Ukrainian cities

In an artistic homage to their homeland, Kharkiv's Jewelry House Oringo has unveiled a distinctive collection of silver rings, each one representing a different Ukrainian city. The "Enchanting Cities of Ukraine" collection, curated by Olena Maslova, showcases the nation's diverse cultural heritage through exquisitely crafted jewelry.

12 April 2024, 05:06 PM

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