On February 24, 2025, the Swedish government announced that it will provide financial support to the Ukrainian Institute in Sweden in the amount of SEK 9 million to implement projects aimed at promoting Ukrainian culture.
“Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has caused enormous cultural destruction. Russia’s attack on Ukrainian cultural identity is manifested in everything from the massive looting of cultural heritage to the destruction of historical monuments,” the country’s highest executive body said in a statement.
The Ukrainian Institute in Sweden was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Stockholm. The main areas of its activity are cultural diplomacy, education and public opinion formation.
“The Ukrainian Institute in Sweden plays a key role in preserving Ukrainian culture beyond the Russian destruction and ensuring that Ukraine is represented on international cultural platforms. Recognizing this important mission, the Swedish government has decided to provide financial support to the Institute to continue its activities,” the Swedish government said.
In the face of Russian attempts to deprive Ukraine of its cultural identity, the Institute works to preserve Ukrainian cultural heritage. This is achieved by disseminating knowledge about Ukraine, its history and culture, creating a platform for Ukrainian art abroad, representing Ukraine in the Swedish and European cultural space, and promoting Ukraine’s European integration through cultural dialogue.
Raising awareness of Ukraine in Europe and vice versa also reduces the impact of disinformation and strengthens the resilience of Ukrainian society.
