Ukraine in miniature

An interactive exhibition that showcases the cultural heritage of Ukraine and the damage caused by Russian aggression through 3D printing, virtual tours, and immersive videos.

StatusCompleted

Duration1 Oct 2023 - 1 Jun 2024

Financed byUSAID

CoordinatorSkeiron

PartnersJoin Up! Civic Engagement Program, Pact in Ukraine

Project Objective:

To emphasize the cultural importance of Ukraine's immovable cultural heritage in the European context and to show the scale of destruction caused by Russian aggression.

Key stages of the project:

Process data of 29 cultural heritage objects from different regions of Ukraine (among them Saint Sophia Cathedral, Saint George's Cathedral, and other unique monuments).
Create digital copies and print these objects on a 3D printer.
Prepare audio descriptions of the objects in eight languages for an international audience.
Develop VR tours and immersive videos for a deeper immersion into the space of cultural heritage.
Organize an interactive exhibition that started in Finland on June 26, 2024, and will travel through Latvia, Hungary, France, Germany, and later — Ukraine.

Photo: National Kyiv-Pechersk Historical and Cultural Reserve