Ukraine and Sweden launch major scientific project to study and preserve the Lower Dnipro's cultural and natural heritage
They laid the groundwork for the agreement last year, when Fred Hocker, president of the International Congress of Maritime Museums, spent nearly a month working in Zaporizhzhia. During his visit, he explored Khortytsia, studied the collection of the Zaporizhzhia Museum of Shipping, and met with Ukrainian museum professionals.
The partnership has since evolved into a three-year action plan running through 2028. Under the memorandum, Ukrainian and international experts plan to implement a range of key initiatives, including:
A separate focus of the initiative will be the restoration of Cossack chaikas. Unique surviving fragments of these historic boats, preserved at the National Reserve Khortytsia, will be studied, documented, and restored in cooperation with international partners.
The project will focus on the Velykyi Luh area, which re-emerged after Russian forces destroyed the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant. Researchers will study how nature is recovering from one of the largest human-made environmental disasters of modern times. The findings are expected to create new opportunities for scientific research and education while helping shape the region's post-war recovery strategy.
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