About project
The Virtual Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Is an educational and research web platform created to publish the digitized collection of the Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora and its partners, disseminate knowledge about the history and cultural heritage of global Ukrainians, the activities of Ukrainian institutions around the world and prominent personalities of Ukrainian origin, publish scientific and educational materials on diaspora issues, and inform about events and news in the global Ukrainian world.
The mission of the Virtual Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Is to preserve the history and culture of global Ukrainians, strengthen national identity, unite Ukrainians around the world, and enhance Ukraine's positive international image.
Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora. Kyiv, Ukraine
Oseredok. Winnipeg, Canada
Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences. New York, USA
The founders of the Virtual Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Are the Museum of the Ukrainian Diaspora (Kyiv, Ukraine) and the International Charitable Foundation of Ukrainians Worldwide "Diaspora." Partners: Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Center “Oseredok” (Winnipeg, Canada), National Ukrainian Museum of Chicago (USA), Ukrainian Free Academy of Sciences (New York, USA). The circle of partners will include other institutions and individuals.
The Virtual Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora is a collection of exhibits
From the Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora and other partner institutions and individuals. It aims to showcase the history and cultural heritage of Ukrainians worldwide, including items stored in diaspora institutions and reflect the history and culture of Ukraine itself.
The exhibits in the collection are organized by their type. Additionally, there are separate sections dedicated to particular themes or memorials. Some of these include the last President of the Ukrainian People’s Republic in exile, Mykola Plavyuk, the conductor and composer Oleksandr Koshyts, the Krychevsky artistic dynasty, Ukrainians in Canada, and Ukrainians in Australia.
Vasyl Krychevsky. Ornamental composition. Paper, colored pencils. 1951. Museum of the Krychevsky family in Opishne
Liudmyla Morozova. Catskill landscape in March. Canvas, oil. 1972. The Ukrainian Museum in Chicago
Stepan Khvylya. Exhibition. Cardboard, oil. 1980. Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Kateryna Krychevska-Rosandich. Grand Canal. Venice. Paper, watercolor. 1966. The Ukrainian Museum in New York
Certificate of membership of Dmytro Matsko in the mutual benefit society "Concord of Brotherhoods." Olyphant. 1917. Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Promotional poster dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Taras Shevchenko's birth and the Ukrainian (Native) School movement. Winnipeg. Canada. 1914. Oseredok
Diploma of Tymofiy Messak, issued by the Royal Art Society of South Australia. 1975. Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
"Centaurs of Scythia". An article from the Evening Tribune, Winnipeg, dated 4. V. 1927. Oseredok
The "Names" section
Showcases individuals who left a significant mark in various fields of activity and belong to the three waves of emigration from Ukraine. The selection is based on available funds and also aims to bring back almost forgotten natives of Ukraine into the context of Ukrainian history and culture.
Kateryna Krychevska and Mykhailo Voskobiynyk. Heidelberg. Germany. 1948. Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Olimpia Dobrovolska and Yosyp Hirniak. 1969. The Ukrainian Museum in New York
Oleksandr Koshyts on St. Mark's Square in Venice. UVAN archives
The Virtual Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora also shares information about collections of world Ukrainians kept in various museums and archives, publishes diaspora research, announces thematic events, etc.
Project team
Oksana Pidsukha
Editor-in-Chief and curator of the Virtual Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Art historian, Head of the Board of the Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Anna Leksina
Executive editor of the Virtual Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Art historian and director of the Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora, Member of the Board of the Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Julia Kovalska
Executive Director of the Virtual Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Head of the Board of the International Charitable Foundation of Ukrainians worldwide "Diaspora"
Olha Sukhobokova
Research Director of the Virtual Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Historian, Ph.D. in History, Associate Professor of the Department of Modern and Contemporary History of Foreign Countries at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Member of the Board of the Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Olena Podobied
Research editor of the Virtual Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Historian, Ph.D. in History, Associate Professor of the Department of Source Studies and Special Historical Disciplines at the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University, Member of the Board of the Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Oleksandra Drach
Scientific editor of the Virtual Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Cultural studies expert, a leading graphic designer at the Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Anna Korcheva
Scientific editor of the Virtual Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
Cultural studies expert, senior researcher at the Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora
We welcome museums, archives, researchers, collectors, and media to collaborate and build a museum for Ukrainian diaspora’s history and culture together!
Museum — Uniting to Create!
