An exhibition on the preserved cultural heritage of Chernobyl and Lina Kostenko’s expedition will open in Kyiv

On April 15, the Ivan Honchar Museum, the National Center for Folk Culture, will open a major exhibition titled “CHERNOBYL: Rescued Treasures of Polissya | Lina Kostenko on Chernobyl Expeditions.” The event marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. 

This was reported by the Ivan Honchar Museum.

The exhibition is dedicated to the preservation of the cultural heritage of the region, which suffered from radioactive contamination and the evacuation of over 170 settlements. Visitors will be able to see authentic clothing, household items, works of art, as well as recreated interiors of Polissia homes. A separate section reveals a little-known aspect of Lina Kostenko’s work—her participation in field research in the exclusion zone, documented by archival photos and materials.

The exhibition will run until May 31, 2026, and will be accompanied by lectures, workshops, and performances by folk groups. The project was implemented in collaboration with the State Agency of Ukraine for the Management of the Exclusion Zone and the State Scientific Center for the Protection of Cultural Heritage. While a cultural renaissance is underway in the rear, the Russian economy continues to decline, officially entering a recession based on first-quarter results.

The French have completedtheir assessment of the damage to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant one year after the drone strike.

The National Guard of Ukraine is strengthening security at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the Exclusion Zone. In addition, cooperation with units of the Defense Forces is being deepened to ensure maximum security of the facilities.