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Ukraine Appoints Tetyana Berezhna to Protect Cultural Heritage

10/22/2025

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On October 21, 2025, the Verkhovna Rada confirmed Tetyana Berezhna as Minister of Culture with 266 votes, after she had served as acting minister since August.
Berezhna had served as acting minister since August.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko emphasized her experience in government and cultural diplomacy.
Berezhna aims to preserve Ukrainian cultural heritage and engage children with Ukrainian culture.
Since the war began, Ukraine has lost 1,599 heritage sites, 2,415 cultural facilities, and at least 240 cultural figures killed.

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On October 21, 2025, the Verkhovna Rada confirmed Tetyana Berezhna as Minister of Culture with 266 votes, after she had served as acting minister since August.
Berezhna had served as acting minister since August.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko emphasized her experience in government and cultural diplomacy.
Berezhna aims to preserve Ukrainian cultural heritage and engage children with Ukrainian culture.
Since the war began, Ukraine has lost 1,599 heritage sites, 2,415 cultural facilities, and at least 240 cultural figures killed.