The War Museum presented “Tampere ❤️ Kyiv. Drawings by children of the Twin City” on the eve of Children’s Day and the 70th anniversary of the twinning between the Ukrainian and Finnish cities.
“Tampere was the first foreign city with which Kyiv signed a twinning agreement,” said Serhiy Anzhyak, Director of the Department of Culture at the Kyiv City State Administration. “Now, during these times of war, Tampere offers significant support to Ukrainians, especially to the residents of Kyiv, by providing charitable assistance and organizing recreational activities for children affected by the war.”
This exhibition is part of a series of cultural and artistic events celebrating the anniversary of the twinning. The drawings of the Motherland Monument were created by Finnish children aged 2 to 14 during themed lessons in support of Ukraine.
Diana Marynych, the Head of the Department of Culture, Tourism, and Protection of Cultural Heritage at the Pechersk District State Administration, shared more details about the campaign in Tampere. She mentioned that the Finnish city already has an art tram adorned with drawings by children from Kyiv art schools. This is evidence of the genuine brotherhood and solidarity between the two twin cities.
Oleh Kucheriavyi, Deputy Director General of the War Museum, expressed gratitude to the exhibition’s creators and emphasized that this demonstration of cultural diplomacy plays a significant role in showcasing Ukraine to the world and promoting wider awareness of our culture. This is especially important in the face of armed aggression.
The exposition harmoniously complements the exhibition “Redefinition”—a photo chronicle of replacing Soviet symbols on the Motherland Monument’s shield—as children’s drawings show the Motherland Monument holding the Sign of the Princely State of Volodymyr the Great.
The exhibition can be accessed by the public with a general admission ticket to the Main Building during regular opening hours.
