A new report led by researchers at the University of Stirling has revealed how Ukraine’s cultural heritage is being protected following Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Based on research conducted across nine countries, including Ukraine, the in-depth study traces networks of cultural professionals, civil society, state actors and diverse international organisations across Europe, who acted quickly to mobilise care and resources for at-risk heritage, such as monuments, artefacts and archives, at a time of widespread destruction and displacement.

The report also highlights grassroots innovations in care for heritage during war, and the growing importance of everyday heritage in Ukraine’s cultural resilience during Russia’s full-scale invasion.

However, the authors of the report have said more targeted funding is vital for local organisations to continue their work, particularly in smaller cities and rural areas.

The report is co-authored by Dr Diána Vonnák and Professor Siân Jones (University of Stirling), with contributions from Dr Josephine Munch Rasmussen and Dr Samuel Hardy (whilst working for the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research).

A press release detailing the findings and recommendations from the report can be accessed using the 'find out more' tab on the right-hand side of the page. The full report can be downloaded for free, here.