The spring of 2022 marked a tragic end for 14-year-old Anna Mishchenko from Bucha, while 5-year-old Nicole Haranska from Kyiv met her fate in 2025.

At the Museum of the History of the St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, the exhibition 'They Painted the Sky' has been launched, telling the heartfelt story of two young girls with big dreams. This was reported by the Department of Cultural Heritage Protection of the Kyiv City State Administration.

Anna Mishchenko, who aspired to be an artist, lost her life in March 2022. She was killed alongside her mother and a volunteer on Yablunska Street in Bucha when their vehicle was shot at during evacuation by Russian soldiers.

5-year-old Nicole Haranska painted rainbows as a symbol of hope. Her life was also cut short in March 2025 when she perished in a house that burned down during shelling. Her family had relocated to Kyiv from the Zaporizhzhia region.

Both girls did not have the chance to grow up, yet their artwork conveys a vital message — the ability to see the sky even in the darkest times.

The exhibition features their creations, allowing visitors to feel their energy. It serves as a memory of children whose lives were taken by war and a reminder of dreams that were never realized.

The exhibition is organized by the platform 'Thank You from the Heart' and the 'Ukrainian Family' foundation with the blessing of Archbishop Vladyka Agapit.

Hours of operation: daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Monday and Tuesday — days off)
The Museum of the History of the St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery is located at 8 Tryokhsviatytelska Street.