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Nova Ukraine Co-Launches New Center to Preserve & Recover Ukrainian Culture

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Nova Ukraine and global partners are establishing a new initiative in Ukraine called the NaUKMA Research Center for Heritage Preservation and Recovery. 

To launch the new center, an inaugural symposium was held on May 14-15 at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA), bringing together Ukrainian and international universities, cultural institutions, researchers, and policymakers working in the field of heritage preservation and recovery.

A group of speakers at the NaUKMA symposium.

“Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has faced not only the destruction of cities and infrastructure, but also a sustained attempt to erase cultural memory – its identity, language, architecture, archives, places of worship, and other layers of meaning that define who Ukrainians are,” said Nova Ukraine Co-Founder and Director Iryna Bilokin at the symposium.

NU's Iryna Bilokin speaks via remote connection at the NaUKMA symposium.

“Culture is central to recovery. It helps preserve and rebuild not only physical structures, but also dignity, meaning, and historical truth. For Nova Ukraine, this work is deeply aligned with our mission, as culture plays an important role in sustaining communities and supporting veterans who have defended Ukraine with extraordinary sacrifice,” she said.

The Center is being set up through a partnership between Nova Ukraine,  the NaUKMA Department of Archaeology, the Cornell University Department of City and Regional Planning, the Cornell Institute for Archaeology and Material Studies, and Roblee Historic Preservation.

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May 21, 2026

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A group photos of attendees at the NaUKMA symposium.
May 21, 2026

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Nova Ukraine and global partners are establishing a new initiative in Ukraine called the NaUKMA Research Center for Heritage Preservation and Recovery. 

To launch the new center, an inaugural symposium was held on May 14-15 at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA), bringing together Ukrainian and international universities, cultural institutions, researchers, and policymakers working in the field of heritage preservation and recovery.

A group of speakers at the NaUKMA symposium.

“Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has faced not only the destruction of cities and infrastructure, but also a sustained attempt to erase cultural memory – its identity, language, architecture, archives, places of worship, and other layers of meaning that define who Ukrainians are,” said Nova Ukraine Co-Founder and Director Iryna Bilokin at the symposium.

NU's Iryna Bilokin speaks via remote connection at the NaUKMA symposium.

“Culture is central to recovery. It helps preserve and rebuild not only physical structures, but also dignity, meaning, and historical truth. For Nova Ukraine, this work is deeply aligned with our mission, as culture plays an important role in sustaining communities and supporting veterans who have defended Ukraine with extraordinary sacrifice,” she said.

The Center is being set up through a partnership between Nova Ukraine,  the NaUKMA Department of Archaeology, the Cornell University Department of City and Regional Planning, the Cornell Institute for Archaeology and Material Studies, and Roblee Historic Preservation.

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We greatly value your support, and it is indeed crucial. Please consider donating monthly. Your consistent contributions are vital to sustaining our efforts and driving meaningful change over time. Your commitment will make a lasting difference, and we sincerely appreciate your consideration. Donate now or learn how you can help.

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