In anticipation of Independence Day, a unique project has launched in Kyiv, uniting significant relics from the era of Rus. The exhibition "Treasures of Ukraine. Symbols of Statehood" at the National Museum of History of Ukraine unveils the secrets of the past through coins, princely signs, and artifacts, illustrating the development of Ukrainian statehood from Prince Volodymyr to the present day.
Visitors to the exhibition can see rare artifacts, such as gold and silver coins of Volodymyr the Great, as well as the Gородницький treasure, discovered in 2020, which comprises 35 coins and two fragments minted during the reign of Volodymyr the Great and Святополк the Accursed. These artifacts not only possess significant scientific value but also serve as testaments to the historical evolution of Ukrainian statehood.
Among other impressive exhibits are a fragment of a tile with a trident and a battle axe from Chernihiv region, showcasing the connection between past and present. These items represent material evidence of the transition from paganism to Christianity and the formation of princely power.
The exhibition has brought together historians, museum professionals, and all those interested in Ukraine's history. The museum's director, Olena Zemlyana, emphasized the importance of making the collection accessible to the public.
The head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory, Oleksandr Alfiorov, expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to the opening of the Gородницький treasure, particularly the soldier who found it.
The exhibition "Treasures of Ukraine. Symbols of Statehood" is not just a display of artifacts, but a profound gesture of historical memory. It illustrates how symbols of power and national identity have been formed throughout the centuries.
Exhibition "Treasures of Ukraine. Symbols of Statehood"
When: August-September, daily, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, museum ticket office open until 5:00 PM.
Where: Kyiv, Volodymyrska Street, 2.
Cost: 150 UAH; for schoolchildren/students/pensioners — 80 UAH.
