Yaroslav Bystrushkin

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Yaroslav Bystrushkin

(Founder & Partner)

Art connoisseur, collector, professor, doctor of philosophy.
For many years, he has been helping and supporting cultural and educational institutions in Kyiv.
Organizer of many Ukrainian and international art projects.

Yaroslav Bystrushkin

«Strength in Unity». The exhibition is dedicated to signing 100 of the summer partnership agreement between Ukraine and Great Britain

Ukraine is incredible! The largest exhibition of Ukrainian art in Great Britain ended in London. The event brought together over 30 artists, presented close 200 works and attracted the attention of thousands of visitors. Серед учасників — Alex Kosh, Volodymyr Budnikov, Tatiana Golembievska, Leonid Zaborovsky, Sergey Repka, Valery Franchuk, Olga Petrova, Galina Grigorieva, Mykhailo Samkov, Аліна

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Savart in Ukraine: cultural bridges between Ukraine, Bulgaria and Cyprus

Saveart in Ukraine was organized by two vivid international art projections, which united artists and viewers of Ukraine, Bulgaria and Cyprus, showing the world of art even in times of war. The "territory of the soul" in Bulgaria in the city of Greater-Trinnovo (Bulgaria), In The Hadji Nikoli Inn Art Gallery, the exhibition "The territory of the soul" took place (Territory of the Soul).

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The looted heritage of Ukraine

«STOLEN / Stolen!»(“Stolen! Ukraine's Looted Heritage ” -“ stolen! The looted heritage of Ukraine »).$1 billion of Ukraine's cultural heritage!

Maria Priymachenko, Archip Quinji, Ivan Aivazovsky, David Burluk, Alexandra Exter ... These names know the whole world. With them - Scythian gold, icons, old relics and unique artifacts, that form the cultural code of our nation. WITH 24 February 2022 The year Russia systematically exports cultural values ​​from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. According to estimates

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The First Forum of Ukrainian NGOs “Stronger Together Forum for Cooperation and AID” was held in London.

The First Forum of Ukrainian NGOs “Stronger Together Forum for Cooperation and AID” was held in London.

25 September 2025 The year in the UK capital took place a landmark event for the Ukrainian community - the first “Stronger Together Forum for Cooperation and AID”, who gathered over 250 leaders and representatives of Ukrainian public and charitable organizations, as well as British partners. The organizers and participants of the forum were organized Support Ukraine/London Euromaidan, British-Ukrainian Aid

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The Russians struck the Holy Resurrection Cathedral during the attack on the amounts

The Russians struck the Holy Resurrection Cathedral during the attack on the amounts

In the morning 11 September Russian troops were attacking the city of Sumy, As a result of which the drone hit the Holy Resurrection Cathedral of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. The blow damaged the facade of the shrine, which is one of the main historical and architectural monuments of the region. Holy Resurrection Cathedral is the oldest stone building of Sumy and a monument of national importance architecture. It is erected at the end of XVII

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Zelensky introduced sanctions against 15 Russian museums, involved in anti -Ukrainian policy

Zelensky introduced sanctions against 15 Russian museums, involved in anti -Ukrainian policy

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree, which enforced the decision of the National Security and Defense Council on the application of personal sanctions to 15 leaders of leading Russian museums. The reason was their actions, aimed at legitimizing the occupation of Ukrainian territories and implementation of anti -Ukrainian policy in the museum sphere. Museum occupation: From Crimea to Mariupol Russian

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Art without borders: Ukraine on Lab 2025

Art without borders: Ukraine on Lab 2025

WITH 16 on 18 July in London passes London Art Biennale 2025 -One of the most prestigious international art forums, who collects artists and connoisseurs of contemporary art every year. The event has become a real center of cultural exchange, inspiration and creative dialogue between countries. Biennale opening: Holiday of Culture and Unity The solemn opening of Biennale,

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Usik. Boryviter's charity project

An important event in London: Usik, Branson and City Hall have united to support Ukrainians - Boryviter's charity project started £ 2.5 million

14 July, London, Trafalgar Square in the heart of the British capital took place a landmark event, that united world stars, representatives of government and indifferent citizens. Boxing World Champion Alexander Usik, The legendary entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson and City Hall London presented the Boryviter charity project. His goal is to collect £ 2.5 million for housing construction

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The world without war

The world without war

In July this year, in London, At the same time with the world -famous London Art Biennale Forum,One of the most powerful art prosets will take place-the artistic exhibition of famous Ukrainian and British artists of the twentieth-20th centuries "Opportunities of the World Without War". Beautiful vivid works of art - flowers and sea, Landscapes and still lifes — Demonstrate beauty, the peace and joy of the world, in which there is not

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Russia damaged St. Sophia Cathedral

Russia has damaged St. Sophia Cathedral - the most valuable historical monument of Kiev

During a night blow to Kiev, Russia damaged one of the most ancient preserved temples of Ukraine - Sophia Cathedral. The enemy hit the heart of our identity again that night. Damaged by St. Sophia Cathedral in Kiev - shrine, which survived the centuries and symbolizes the birth of Ukrainian statehood. The explosive wave caused the eaves on the main apse of the monument of national importance.

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Wikipedia named the best photos of Ukraine's cultural monuments 2024

U 2024 The year Wikipedia has traditionally summed up the International Photo Contest Wiki Loves Monuments, Within which the best pictures of Ukraine's cultural heritage have been identified. The competition collects thousands of photographers annually from photographers, who seek to show the beauty and uniqueness of historical monuments. This year's jury celebrated three works, that best convey the spirit and meaning of Ukrainian monuments. First

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The Ukrainian city of Konstantinovka is almost completely destroyed by Russian invaders

The Ukrainian city of Konstantinovka is almost completely destroyed by Russian invaders.

The city of Konstantinovka in the north of Donetsk region is in critical condition today. As a result of continuous attacks by Russian troops, it is almost completely destroyed. Once the industrial center of the region now resembles ruins - with broken buildings and empty streets. The last weeks have become decisive: Russian invaders broke through the defense of the western cities and began to implement a plan with it

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Crimean Museum "Chersonese Tavriysky" came under the 17th package of EU sanctions

Crimean Museum "Chersonese Tavriysky" came under the 17th package of EU sanctions

The European Union included the Chersonese Tavriysky State Museum-Reserve, Located in Sevastopol, to the 17th Package of Sanctions, directed against organizations and institutions, involved in Russia's aggression against Ukraine. “After a full -scale invasion of Russia into Ukraine, the museum used its platform to facilitate the invasion and its implementation, in particular by organizing deliveries to the forefront. Therefore, the State Museum-Reserve

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Why do museum collections remain in danger? An example of the Konotop Museum of Local Lore

Destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage is one of the goals of a full -scale invasion of Russia into Ukraine. This became apparent after numerous robberies of museums in the occupied territories, as well as rockets and drones in museum buildings. Despite that, Many valuable museum collections have not yet been evacuated in high -risk areas and in frontline areas. Sumy region

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Only collected for the restoration of the Lviv Museum of Shukhevych only 5% from the required amount

Only collected for the restoration of the Lviv Museum of Shukhevych only 5% from the required amount

Museum of Khorunzhi UPA Roman Shukhevych in Lviv, destroyed by a Russian rocket on New Year's Eve 1 January 2024 year, requires large -scale reconstruction. According to preliminary estimates, To complete the building of the building requires close 40 million hryvnias. Currently managed to gather only near 2 millions of hryvnias is just 5% from the required amount. The funds come from

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Petition from France: Exclude Russia with ICOM for destroying Ukrainian heritage

Petition from France: Exclude Russia with ICOM for destroying Ukrainian heritage

The French organization demands to exclude Russia with ICOM due, For their freedom and ours!» (Ukr. “For Ukraine, For their and our freedom!») called for exclusion of the Russian Federation from the International Council of Museums (ICOM). She initiated the petition, in which the Russian Federation and employees are required to terminate

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Great Problems of Conservation of Ukrainian Museums.

Ukrainian Museums and Cultural Heritage again threatened destruction through the war. As she reported 11 April at a briefing at the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy Deputy Minister Galina Grigorenko, The state does not actually have sufficient opportunities for evacuation and safe storage of state museum fund objects. According to Grigorenko, To ensure the preservation of the displaced

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The symbol of the Ukrainian pavilion at the World Exhibition in Japan became a lion stolen from the Kherson Museum.

Ukraine presented its pavilion “Not For Sale” (“Not for sale”) At the Expo World Exhibition 2025 In the Osaka (Japan). “Shop, in which nothing can be bought”. It instead of goods on the shelves presents objects-symbols of the Russian War in Ukraine. One of these items is the replica of ancient marble sculpture of the lion, which Russians were abducted from the Kherson Museum of Local History in

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Chernihiv museums have been preparing for evacuation for three years.

Museum values ​​will be evacuated from Novgorod-Seversky Museum, Chernihiv Regional Museum, Literary Memorial Museum-Reserve Mikhail Kotsyubynsky in Chernihiv, Sosnitsky Literary Memorial Museum Alexander Dovzhenko, Koryukiv Historical Museum and Semeniv Historical and Local History Museum. In the coalition of the approxists of culture claim, which is smaller 10% State Museum Fund evacuated, over 3 millions of valuable objects remain in threatened areas. 11

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The Russians have already damaged the Sumy Art Museum for the second time, which still retains a collection of painting

The Russians have already damaged the Sumy Art Museum for the second time, which still retains a collection of painting

13 April two Russian rockets hit in the middle of Sumy. They took away their lives 32 people. And damaged a lot of historic city buildings. Among them is the Nicanor Onatsky Regional Art Museum. This building is being destroyed for the first time. U 2023 the year during the Russian rocket attack by an explosive wave broke the roof of the building. This time

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Minister of Culture of Ukraine: "Russia stole more 1,7 million Ukrainian treasures and sells them in the black market"

Minister of Culture of Ukraine: “Russia stole more 1,7 million Ukrainian treasures and sells them in the black market”

Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications Mykola Tochitsky declared, that Russia stole over 1,7 A million subjects of Ukrainian cultural heritage, which are now sold in the black market. This includes artifacts from the occupied territories of Ukraine, from archaeological finds to museum collections. In his interview for Ukrinform, Tochitsky noted, that thanks to the efforts of international partners in Ukraine

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Loss of Ukraine's cultural heritage as a result of aggression of

In the frontline territories, the occupiers damaged above 1197 Monuments of culture

Loss of Ukraine's cultural heritage as a result of aggression of: Statistics and Consequences The Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications has published data on damage to cultural monuments in Ukraine as a result of Russia's aggression since the beginning of a full -scale invasion. All damaged or destroyed 1197 Monuments in the frontlines. Damaged monuments in the frontline territories Chernihiv region - 65 objects. Sumy

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Gur: Russians stole from Crimea 164 artifacts

Gur: Russians stole from Crimea 164 artifacts

Russian invaders illegally exported from a temporarily occupied Crimea 164 Archaeological artifacts, found during excavations of ancient cities “Nymph” and “Panticapaeum”. This was reported by the General Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. GUR published a list 14 Russian museums, used for propaganda in the occupied territories and are involved in the abduction of Ukrainian cultural values.

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Bistrushkin: "We need an urgent evacuation of cultural values ​​from the frontlines"

Yaroslav Bystrushkin joined the appeal of cultural figures of Ukraine to the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications relative to the immediate evacuation of cultural heritage objects from the front and threatened territories. Also urgent is the convening of the NSDC, To immediately take the necessary action, go beyond the competence of the Ministry. On today only 10% State Museum Fund evacuated, over 3

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US Stop Stock Aid to Ukraine

US Stop Stock Aid to Ukraine, threatens the cultural heritage of the world!

US Stop Stock Aid to Ukraine, threatens the cultural heritage of the world! Today, 4 March all civilized world was shocked by white house news, On termination of military assistance to Ukraine for its resistance to Russian interventionists!US weapon for Ukraine, This is first and foremost- air defense systems. It is not only the protection of our military. It is a counteraction to Russian

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A horrible list of artists of Ukraine, Who died during Russian intervention

A horrible list of artists of Ukraine, who died during Russian intervention

Russian intervention in Ukraine has not only destroying infrastructure and loss among civilians, but also irreparable losses in the cultural sphere. Many talented Ukrainian artists were killed, Leaving incomplete works and unfulfilled dreams. A horrible list of artists of Ukraine, who died during Russian intervention here. The loss of these artists is irreparable

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The building of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC)

The NSDC applied sanctions to 55 Russian citizens for the destruction of Ukrainian culture

6 February Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine Mykola Tochitsky commented on the introduction of sanctions on Russian cultural figures on the air of public, directors of museums and senior officials of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and Crimea. It is about the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine “On the use of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions)»

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