Photo: University of Stirling, ©Natalia Khasanshin, ©Diána Vonnák
As part of the recently completed DECOPE project (Destructive Exploitation and Care of Cultural Objects: Professional/Public Education for Sustainable Heritage Management), researchers in Norway, Scotland, and Spain have addressed the challenges of providing effective and appropriate care for cultural heritage in contexts of war and conflict, with a focus on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Within this framework, researchers Diána Vonnák, Siân Jones, Josephine Rasmussen, and Samuel Hardy have published a new report, Mobilising Care for Cultural Heritage in Russia’s War Against Ukraine.
The report provides an overview of key transnational networks, trends, and challenges in the care of cultural heritage in Ukraine between the 2022 full-scale Russian invasion and February 2025. Drawing on extensive qualitative research, it maps the complex landscape of actors, from local professionals to international NGOs, working to protect heritage under extreme conditions. The findings offer valuable insights for improving coordination and support for heritage protection in conflict zones.
The report is available in English and Ukrainian.