Elena Zelenskaya: It is necessary not only to speak in the world about Ukrainian, but also to distinguish your

The First Lady Elena Zelenska participated in the annual International Forum of Cultural Diplomacy, organized by the Ukrainian Institute and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. “Now it is extremely important for us not only to talk about Ukrainian, but to distinguish our own from Russian. These are decolonization projects, when we must literally wash each name from Russian layers, ”she stressed. The president's wife told about her cultural diplomacy.

In particular, the introduction of audio guides in the Ukrainian language in the leading monuments of the world and the creation of Ukrainian bookshelves in world libraries. There are already 89 audio guides in 47 countries and more than 200 book shelves in 50 countries. The first lady also noted the importance of the global coalition of Ukrainian studies.

It enables educational institutions around the world to open courses in Ukrainian language and culture and to start certain departments of Ukrainian studies, conferences, and summer schools. In addition, the forum discussed, in particular, the role of cultural relations on the path to European integration and counteracting misinformation. Foreign experts took part in the discussions.