In Odesa region, it was calculated how many Ukrainian cultural monuments were destroyed by the Russian armed forces
Kyiv • UNN
Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion in the Odesa region of Ukraine, more than 120 cultural monuments, including 18 of national importance, have been destroyed or damaged.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russian attacks have destroyed and damaged more than 120 cultural sites in Odesa region, including 18 monuments of national importance. This was reported by UNN with reference to the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine.
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The Russians damaged 123 cultural monuments of Ukraine in Odesa region, including 18 of national importance, the ICIP writes. It is also noted that the acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy Rostyslav Karandeyev inspected the cultural heritage monuments of Odesa damaged by Russian attacks during his working visit. These are the Odesa House of Scientists, the Odesa Art Museum, and the Odesa Transfiguration Cathedral.
Today, our priority is unequivocal - the resilience and strength of the country. Our defenders are protecting our land, but you, my colleagues, together with your teams, are protecting our Ukrainian identity by preserving our culture
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The agency also emphasized that the Odesa region is actively working to identify, research and popularize intangible cultural heritage. Odesa region has added 10 items to the National List. It is noted that in 2023, three elements were added to the list.
Recall
During the Russian occupation of Kherson, about 23,000 exhibits and some technical equipment were stolen from the city's local history museum. Currently, Ukrainian experts are addressing the issue of evacuating the museum collection and storing museum objects in storage facilities in other regions of Ukraine.
