Ukraine is a country with a vast cultural heritage. It is dotted with sites of profound historic, artistic and archaeological importance – from Unesco world heritage monuments such as the Cathedral of St Sophia in Kyiv to exquisite examples of Cossack baroque architecture. But this rich cultural history is now at risk.
As the Russian war machine envelopes Ukraine and attempts to overwhelm Ukraine’s defences, its forces are indiscriminately targeting the civilian population. Heavy artillery, rockets and airstrikes deployed to break the morale of the Ukrainian people are also destroying cities and the priceless artefacts they hold.
. The shelling of this museum would efface the archaeological and visual record of numerous cultures unique to Ukraine. Works of Scythian art were already taken from Ukraine during the Soviet period and fill Russian museums. Saint Sophia Cathedral, whose origins date to the 11th century under Kyivan Rus, stands on January 23, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. , decorated with unique medieval frescoes and wall paintings by leading 19th-century symbolist artists. The church stands next toAs the home of some of Ukraine’s great artists and writers, the city is dotted with museums that were once their homes, such as that of.
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