ABSTRACT
This article describes the state of museum education in Ukrainian museums after the Russian armed invasion. The research was based on interviews with museum workers from five cities in Ukraine. Museums represent different regions of Ukraine and museums of different directions. The author analyzes what changes have taken place in educational work during the last two years.
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7 “One year of supporting Ukrainian museums and their professionals.”
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Svitlana Tymkiv
Svitlana Tymkiv studied art conservation at the Lviv National Academy of Arts. She is a curator of art projects and a manager of educational events. Her research interests include culture, architecture, urbanism, inclusion, education and learning in formal and informal learning environments.