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Artistic Heritage column continues presenting the paintings of the Refectory Church of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.

Curious facts about Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra

Did you know that in November 1929, the Museum of Science and Art Figures of Ukraine of the All-Ukrainian Academy of Sciences moved to the territory of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and joined State Historical and Cultural Preserve called “All-Ukrainian Museum Town”.

Curious facts about Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra

Did you know that Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra was attacked by locusts in 1748–1749. To protect the Monastery’s estates, which were almost devasted by this type of vermin, the fight was organized against them.

Photo project “In memory of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra”

We are glad to present the new release of “In memory of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra” photo project to you.Today we begin a series of stories about the life of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra in the middle - second half of the 20th century. The first stories will tell you about the reconstruction of the architectural ensemble of the ancient monastery, and the restoration of museum activities that functioned within the premises of the monastery during the first postwar years.

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