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The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has recently been involved in a series of controversial decisions and events. From granting 'critical economic status' to 'Korysne TV,' a gardening advice company, to allegations of fake news propagation by officials, the Ministry is under scrutiny. Additionally, the Ministry's authorization for search operations in historically significant areas has sparked discussions. The renaming of the National Music Academy and the appointment of Tetiana Berezhna as Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy highlight recent shifts in their cultural agenda. Moreover, concerns about cultural heritage preservation, due to ongoing conflicts, persist as critical issues for Ukraine's Ministry of Culture in 2026.
What controversies involve the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine?
The Ministry of Culture has been involved in controversies such as granting critical economic status to businesses unrelated to its core mission, allegations against officials for spreading fake news, and handling of cultural heritage amid ongoing conflicts. These issues have raised concerns about the Ministry's priorities and transparency in decision-making processes.
How has the Ministry of Culture responded to cultural heritage damage during the war?
The Ministry of Culture has reported extensive damage to cultural heritage sites due to ongoing aggression, committing to restoration efforts post-war. They have engaged international partnerships to aid in the reconstruction and preservation of damaged sites to safeguard Ukraine's cultural legacy.
What are the Ministry of Culture's recent changes in leadership?
Recent leadership changes in the Ministry of Culture include the appointment of Tetiana Berezhna as Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy. Leadership shifts aim to address strategic communication needs and ensure effective cultural policy management during challenging times.
What is the Ministry of Culture's stance on artists' mobility?
The Ministry has advocated for easing restrictions on artists' travel to promote Ukrainian culture abroad. However, recent policies have tightened, requiring military registration for outbound artists, reflecting ongoing national security concerns balanced with cultural diplomacy efforts.
How does the Ministry of Culture handle misinformation issues?
The Ministry of Culture is actively involved in addressing misinformation, as highlighted by controversies involving officials allegedly spreading fake news. They are working on strategies to counteract disinformation and preserve the integrity of cultural narratives within Ukraine.
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Music tours as scheme for travelling abroad: former head of Ministry of Culture has been notified of suspicion, - Prosecutor General Kravchenko. PHOTO The former acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine has been notified that he is under suspicion of aiding the illegal smuggling of persons across Ukraine’s state border. 2 419 14 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border
Scandal over booking of Zelenskyy’s PR representative Petrov: "Broadcasting company ’Korysne TV,’ which offers gardening advice, has received critically important status from Ministry of Culture, - Zhelezniak. DOCUMENT The Ministry of Culture has granted the status of ‘critical to the functioning of the economy’ to ‘Korysne TV’ LLC, a company that provides gardening advice. 3 991 16 Previously in trend: Employee mobilization exemption
Ministry of Culture official praised Putin and published fake news about Armed Forces of Ukraine, - SSU. PHOTOS The head of one of the departments at the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture praised putin and justified Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. 5 196 43 Previously in trend: Russian propaganda
Ukraine has allowed Poland to conduct search operations in area of Huta Pieniacka in Lviv region The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has granted permission to conduct search operations in the area of the former village of Huta Peniatska, now within the villages of Zharkiv and Holubytsia in the Lviv region. 1 074 7 Previously in trend: exhumation of victims of Volyn tragedy exhumation of Polish soldiers in Lviv region
Ministry of Culture renames National Music Academy: Tchaikovsky’s name removed The Ministry of Culture has renamed the P. I. Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine in Kyiv. 2 699 34 Previously in trend: Renaming of National Music Academy
Rada appointed Berezhna to position of Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Culture The Verkhovna Rada appointed Tetiana Berezhna to the position of Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy - Minister of Culture of Ukraine. 1 948 8 Previously in trend: New Minister of Culture
Zelenskyy proposes allocating nearly ₴4 billion for creation of 1,000 hours of Ukrainian content – media President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed that the government allocate funds to create 1,000 hours of Ukrainian content. 20 860 116 Previously in trend: Ukrainian content production
Svyrydenko: Berezhna appointed as acting Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications The government appointed Tetiana Berezhna as acting Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications. 4 651 29
Three thousand men did not return from abroad under Ministry of Culture scheme – Zhelezniak. VIDEO People’s Deputy Yaroslav Zhelezniak revealed an investigation into a scheme for draft dodgers within the Ministry of Culture: 3,000 men left the country under the guise of "artists" and "technical personnel" and did not return. 6 507 57 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation Draft evaders smuggling across the border
Ministry of Culture proposes that EU take into account cultural aspect in next sanctions packages The Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine has appealed to representatives of the European Union with a proposal to take into account the cultural aspect when forming the next sanctions packages. 829 4 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
Pro-Putin singer Valeriya performs in front of bombed-out buildings – Culture Ministry asks SSU to identify location. VIDEO Russian pop singer Valeriya, who openly supports dictator Vladimir Putin in his war against Ukraine, performed a patriotic song against the backdrop of buildings destroyed by Russian forces. Ukraine’s Ministry of Culture said it will appeal to the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) to identify... 9 130 41 Previously in trend: Russian propaganda
Since start of full-scale war, 200 Ukrainian artists and 103 media workers have been killed – MCSC According to the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications (MCSC), 200 Ukrainian artists and 103 media professionals have been killed since the start of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine. 421 1 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
186 Ukrainian artists and 102 media workers killed in hostilities - Ministry of Culture As a result of the war launched by the Russian Federation, 186 Ukrainian artists and 102 media workers were killed in Ukraine. 718 11 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Starting 3 March, Ministry of Culture will stop issuing letters of travel abroad to journalists and artists Starting from 3 March 2025, the Ministry of Culture will suspend the issuance of letters of support for the travel of artists and media professionals liable for military service abroad. The decision will last until the relevant issue is regulated by law. 2 985 18
1333 cultural heritage sites damaged in Ukraine due to Russian aggression, 78 in January - Ministry of Culture As of the end of January 2025, 1,333 cultural heritage sites and 2,185 cultural infrastructure facilities in Ukraine were damaged by Russian aggression. In particular, 78 monuments were damaged in January. 532 0
Second meeting of working group of Ukraine and Poland on historical issues is scheduled for January in Lviv - Ministry of Culture The second meeting of the working group on historical issues in Polish-Ukrainian relations is scheduled for the end of January in Lviv. 725 7
Ukraine and Poland exchange lists of places of search and exhumation of victims of Volyn tragedy - Ministry of Culture Ukraine and Poland have exchanged lists of places to search for and exhume the remains of mutual historical conflicts. Kyiv is committed to "positive decisions" on this issue. 2 300 26
Center for Strategic Communications at Ministry of Culture was headed by political consultant Serhii Bykov, who is associated with Medvedchuk. The Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications renamed the Scientific Centre for Tourism Development into the Centre for Strategic Communications and Information Security. Political consultant Serhiy Bykov, who previously supported former traitor MP and Putin's godfather Viktor Medvedchuk,... 8 681 94
Due to war, 135 artists and 93 media workers died in Ukraine, 1222 cultural heritage sites were damaged – Ministry of Culture Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 135 Ukrainian artists and 93 media workers have been killed, and 1222 cultural heritage sites have been damaged. 526 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Artists should be allowed to travel abroad freely to popularize Ukraine, - Minister of Culture Tochytskyi Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications Mykola Tochytskyi called for creating conditions for Ukrainian artists to travel abroad without obstacles to popularize our country. 5 297 77
Rada appoints Tochytskyi as Minister of Culture The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Mykola Tochytskyi as Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine. 3 884 35
Monument to Lenin is demolished in Sudzha, Kursk region. PHOTO A monument to Soviet tyrant Vladimir Lenin was demolished in the Russian city of Sudzha, which is controlled by the Ukrainian military. 12 925 64
Policy of mobilizing representatives of Ukrainian culture is not fully competent and balanced - Karandieiev The cultural sector is suffering losses due to a policy of mobilizing representatives of Ukrainian culture that is not fully competent and balanced today. 1 939 12
Russians damaged or destroyed 1080 cultural monuments in Ukraine, most of them in Kharkiv region Between February 24, 2022, and May 25, 2024, the Russian Federation destroyed or damaged 1080 monuments of Ukrainian cultural heritage. Of these, 121 are of national importance, 879 are of local importance, and 80 are newly discovered. 518 3
Estonia returns 274 illegally exported cultural artefacts to Ukraine. PHOTOS Estonia returned 274 cultural heritage items illegally exported by smugglers to Ukraine. 3 787 5
Telethon channels have critical status, and employees are subject to booking - Ministry of Culture The Ministry of Culture has confirmed the status of TV channels participating in the "United News" telethon as critically important for the functioning of the economy and the livelihoods of the population during the special period. 11 847 131
Part of building of Boichuk Academy of Decorative and Applied Arts and Design in Kyiv was destroyed as result of fall of enemy missile fragments - Ministry of Culture. PHOTOS During the morning shelling of Kyiv, the central part of the building of the Mykhailo Boichuk Kyiv State Academy of Decorative and Applied Arts and Design was damaged as a result of the fall of rocket fragments fired by the Russian Federation. 5 696 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ministry of Culture has decided on partners for preservation of cultural heritage. PHOTOS The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy signed memoranda of cooperation in the field of cultural heritage protection with scientific and educational organisations. 699 1
Over year, Ministry of Culture received almost six thousand letters requesting assistance in traveling abroad The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine received 5,792 letters requesting assistance in traveling abroad in 2023. 2 237 8
Cultural sites damaged by Russian aggression will be restored after war, - Ministry of Culture Ukraine will restore cultural monuments damaged by Russian aggression after the end of the war due to the risk of danger. 1 708 10
Tradition of Shchedryi Vechir (Bountiful Evening-ed.) is included in list of intangible cultural heritage of Ukraine On the eve of the New Year, the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine approved the decision to include the Tradition of the Shchedryi Vechir (Bountiful Evening-ed.) in Ukraine in the National List of Elements of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ukraine. 1 953 26
"Scythian gold" returned to Ukraine from the Netherlands, - Ministry of Culture The collection of "Scythian gold," which was presented at the exhibition "Crimea: Gold and Secrets of the Black Sea" in the Netherlands, returned to Ukraine. 2 972 26
Cabinet of Ministers has adopted decision that allows dismantling of monuments to Pushkin, Shchors and Vatutin - Ministry of Culture The government has decided to remove monuments to the Russian writer Alexander Pushkin, the Bolshevik leader Nikolai Shchors, as well as other Russian and Soviet figures from the State Register of Immovable Monuments of Cultural Heritage of National Importance. 3 481 113
Companies that cooperated with Russians, as well as those close to OP, will shoot TV series for money from state budget, - mass media. VIDEO Several companies will receive state funding for film production, including those close to the Presidential Office. 5 883 40
14 valuable historical artifacts stolen by Russians returned to Ukraine. PHOTOS The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Reserve received 14 cultural property items that had previously been stolen by Russian invaders from the temporarily occupied territories. 4 033 8
More than 1700 objects of cultural infrastructure in Ukraine have been damaged due to Russian aggression In Ukraine, 1702 cultural infrastructure facilities have been damaged due to Russian aggression, most of them in Donetsk, Kherson, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. 264 1
We are working on finding right candidate, - Shmyhal about new Minister of Culture Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal says that the search for a candidate for the post of Minister of Culture and Information Policy continues. 2 150 53
It is normal that government supports serial production during war, - Minister of Culture Tkachenko. VIDEO Minister of Culture Oleksandr Tkachenko believes that it is appropriate to spend public funds on production of films and TV series. 9 902 180 Previously in trend: War
South Korea allocates 230 million dollars to help Ukraine, - Tkachenko South Korea announced the allocation of 230 million dollars to help Ukraine and condemned Russian aggression. 2 129 17 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine
Commission of Ministry of Culture was again not allowed to enter territory of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra The commission of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy for the acceptance and transfer of state property of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra was again not allowed to enter the territory of the monastery to conduct an inspection. 11 998 169 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Commission of Ministry of Culture could not get to closed church in Lavra The commission of the Ministry of Culture, which is supposed to transfer the property of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra to the state and which was supposed to start the process of checking the objects of the shrine on March 30, could not get into the first room, because it turned out to be locked. 5 847 55
Ministry of Culture tightens rules for artists traveling abroad: Military registration documents required Ministry of Culture and Information Policy tightens rules for male artists to travel abroad. 4 127 21 Previously in trend: War
1,132 objects of cultural heritage were damaged as result of Russian aggression in Ukraine Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale aggression in Ukraine, 1,132 objects of cultural heritage have been destroyed or damaged 697 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ministry of Culture advises to exhibit Russian and Soviet monuments in museums, giving them a debunking information Expert Council of Ukrainian Ministry of Culture on overcoming consequences of Russification and totalitarianism recommends to present in museums monuments and memorials related to Russian and Soviet imperial history. 1 282 13
Russian Federation committed 74 crimes against representatives of mass media, - Ministry of Culture According to the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine, Russia has committed 74 crimes against media representatives, including 19 against citizens of other countries 1 635 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Culture Ministry, UINR accuse Przemysl authorities of unilateral prospecting earthworks, despite bilateral agreements The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance (UINR) declare that the authorities of the city of Przemysl (Poland) are unilaterally carrying out prospecting earthworks on the site, about which bilateral agreements were concluded between Ukraine and Poland. 1 600 4
Verkhovna Rada appoints Tkachenko minister for culture and information policy The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a resolution appointing Oleksandr Tkachenko as Ukraine's minister for culture and information policy. 8 516 98 Previously in trend: New Cabinet
Cultural industry may resume work from July 1 – acting minister The Cabinet of Ministers intends to allow the cultural industry to resume work at the last stage of lifting quarantine restrictions, from July 1. 1 157 2 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
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