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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has added the Ukrainian city of Odesa to its list of protected World Heritage sites amid the war with Russia.
Source: UNESCO adds Ukrainian city Odesa to World Heritage list amid Russian war – UPI.com
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“This inscription embodies our collective determination to ensure that this city, which has always surmounted global upheavals, is preserved from further destruction.”
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Source: How will UNESCO protect Odesa?
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Greece has welcomed the decision by the World Heritage Committee’s to include the Historic Centre of the city of Odessa in Ukraine on the World Heritage List, it said in a statement on Thursday.
Source: Greece Welcomes Inclusion Of Odessa’s Historic City Centre In World Heritage List
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The plight of Odesa recalls the addition of Dubrovnik, in Croatia, to the UNESCO World Heritage in Danger list in December 1991 following Serb bombing of its historic centre.
Source: In Odesa, hopes that a UNESCO listing will preserve historic centre
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UNESCO on Wednesday added the historic centre of Ukraine’s port city of Odessa, often described as “the pearl of the Black Sea”, to its World Heritage List despite opposition from Russia.The site was also added to the List of World Heritage in Danger, which UNESCO says “gives it access to reinforced technical and financial international assistance” to protect or, if necessary, rehabilitate it.
Source: UNESCO lists Odessa historical centre as world heritage site
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Ukrainians and Russians on Saturday (Jan 7) marked Orthodox Christmas under the shadow of war, as fighting persisted despite Russian President Vladimir Putin unilaterally ordering his forces to pause attacks. Despite Mr Putin’s ceasefire order, war-scarred cities in eastern Ukraine saw no significant let-up in the fighting as AFP journalists in the town of Chasiv Yar, south of the frontline city of Bakhmut, heard heavy artillery fire throughout much of Saturday morning.
Source: Little let-up in fighting as Ukraine, Russia mark Orthodox Christmas
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Source: Google Built a Sweeping Online Hub to Preserve Ukraine’s Rich Culture
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Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for “targeted closures” of “Moscow-backed” religious organizations in Ukraine, a more polite way of saying that he wants effectively to ban the Russian Orthodox Church. To be clear, the decree signed by Zelenskyy doesn’t immediately close all parishes and monasteries tied to Moscow (an act that would cause widespread chaos in a country where such parishes and monasteries still account for a majority of Orthodox institutions), but it does open all of them up to potential closure.
Source: Espionage Allegations Against Russian Church Raise Religious Freedom Issue in Ukraine
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In the first few days after Russia invaded Ukraine, Lilia Onyshchenko was hastily directing teams of workers throughout Lviv’s Market Square, which dates to the 16th century. As head of historical preservation in Lviv, she is on a mission to safeguard her city’s invaluable historical treasures from Russia’s unprovoked aggression.
Source: Commentary: The race to save Ukrainian culture, in the real world and online
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The following are some of Ukraine’s most prominent architectural landmarks, which are now in danger of being destroyed amid the conflict.
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With the recent events unfolding in Ukraine, it is only fitting to explore one of the most historical churches in the region: Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv. Ukraine culture, architecture and religion highlight the importance of history for the Ukrainian people.
Source: Faith & Footprints: Saint Sophia Cathedral In Kyiv, Ukraine
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Jan Glazewski braces for the destruction of his ancestral home, a historic, mysterious city, the place of his forefathers, and a prize fought over by power-hungry tsars and emperors.
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Lviv is an important Renaissance and baroque urban centre in Eastern Europe, and its two remaining synagogues survived mass destruction in the Second World War.
Source: Ukraine: Heritage buildings, if destroyed, can be rebuilt but never replaced
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Renowned Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv is urging Russian artists to speak out against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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The UNESCO – listed city of Chersonesus, located on the southwestern part of the Crimean peninsula was an ancient Greek colony.
Source: Ancient Greek City of Chersonesus in Crimea Founded 2,500 Years Ago
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From medieval town centres to ornate cathedrals, the country brims with historic attractions.
Source: 5 Unesco world heritage sites at risk of destruction in Ukraine
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As Russia continues its deadly and destructive advance into Ukraine, UNESCO has called for the protection of the country’s cultural heritage. Its seven World Heritage Sites testify to a rich and diverse history.
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Did you know that some of the world’s most famous landmarks are shrouded with secrets? While some are rumours, others are hidden in plain sight! Here, Times of India have compiled the Fascinating secrets of the world’s 8 most famous landmarks. If you are curious by now, read on to know more.
Source: Fascinating secrets of world’s 8 most famous landmarks
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In February 2022, in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the city of Lviv has been declared the country’s de facto western capital.
Source: Lviv, Ukarine
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