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DIU has identified more than 170 cultural properties stolen by Russians from Ukraine
News - 08 October 2025

DIU has identified more than 170 cultural properties stolen by Russians from Ukraine

Intelligence officials reported that over 140 artifacts were stolen during illegal archaeological excavations in temporarily occupied Crimea from sites such as the Southern Suburb of Chersonesos Taurica, the Kadykivske settlement (a Roman camp), and the Byzantine architectural monument known as the "Church of John the Baptist."

How Russian archaeologists in occupied Crimea are violating international law
News - 24 May 2025

How Russian archaeologists in occupied Crimea are violating international law

Since its occupation in 2014, Russian archaeologists are systematically conducting excavations on Ukrainian cultural heritage sites in Crimea, effectively appropriating or destroying them under the guise of "scientific research".

Ukraine will celebrate Cultural Diversity Day for the first time: a large-scale festival of national minorities will be held in Kyiv
News - 23 May 2025

Ukraine will celebrate Cultural Diversity Day for the first time: a large-scale festival of national minorities will be held in Kyiv

Kyiv will host a large-scale festival of national minorities on May 24, 2025 to celebrate Ukraine's various ethnic cultures

Sevastopol’s “Tauric Chersonese” museum-reserve added to EU sanctions list
News - 20 May 2025

Sevastopol’s “Tauric Chersonese” museum-reserve added to EU sanctions list

The "Tauric Chersonese" cultural site, located in temporarily occupied Crimea, has been included in the European Union's 17th package of sanctions against Russia

Russian aggression damages 1,419 monuments and 2,233 cultural objects in Ukraine
News - 09 May 2025

Russian aggression damages 1,419 monuments and 2,233 cultural objects in Ukraine

Among the damaged buildings, 139 are of national significance, 1,184 are of local significance, and another 96 elements were recently identified

Occupiers admitted stealing more than 12,000 paintings during occupation of Kherson
News - 04 September 2024

Occupiers admitted stealing more than 12,000 paintings during occupation of Kherson

The exhibits were taken away in October 2022.

Ukrainian Institute presents an English-language guide on Ukrainian culture, personalities, and events
News - 23 August 2023

Ukrainian Institute presents an English-language guide on Ukrainian culture, personalities, and events

On Ukraine’s Independence Day, the Ukrainian Institute, a governmental agency focused on promoting Ukrainian culture, launched Insight UA, an English-language comprehensive guide to Ukrainian culture, personalities, and events, as noted in its press release.  Insight UA’s platform covers various cultural topics: music, literature, theatre, film, visual arts, Crimea, and analytical reports. The resources include access […]