Museum Diplomacy in Ukraine During the Russian Full-scale Invasion
Museum Diplomacy in Ukraine During the Russian Full-scale Invasion
Author(s): Elżbieta OlzackaSubject(s): Museology & Heritage Studies, Political Sciences, Sociology, Recent History (1900 till today), Geopolitics, History of Sciences
Published by: Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave, Filozofická fakulta
Keywords: museum diplomacy; war; Ukraine; Russian invasion; war museum;
Summary/Abstract: This article explores museum diplomacy during armed conflict, focusing on the international cooperation of Ukrainian museums amid Russia’s full-scale invasion. It highlights the expanding role of museums as diplomatic and political actors, balancing state-led objectives with independent cultural initiatives. A case study of the War Museum in Kyiv analyses its international exhibitions as instruments of museum diplomacy, demonstrating their role in shaping global perceptions of the war and mobilising solidarity with Ukraine.
Journal: Muzeológia a kultúrne dedičstvo
- Issue Year: 14/2026
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 29-47
- Page Count: 19
- Language: English
