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Trade and Economic Activity of Black Sea Germans in Advertising Materials

Pastor Oleksandr Gross on the Cultural Heritage of the Germans in Novogradkivka

As for the cultural heritage of the Germans in Novohradkivka, we have a historic building—a very beautiful former Lutheran church, which, however, is in critical condition. In addition, there are many houses that have survived from the time when German colonists lived there.

Remembering Theophil Richter: An Interview with Organist Veronika Struk

From 1916 to 1926, Theophil Richter served as organist at the church (Lutheran Cathedral of St. Paul in Odesa). He was a composer, pianist, organist, and musicologist—a highly educated man. His entire life after moving here was connected with our city. He taught at the conservatory. Later, he was…

Archival photographs from the folkloristic and dialectological expeditions of V.M. Schirmunski

With the permission of V.M. Schirmunski’s descendants, we are publishing part of the archival photographs from the album “The World of the German Colony.”

One Day in the Life of the German Settlement Katharinental

In 2017, as part of a youth project in the village of Katerynivka, Mykolaiv Oblast, photographs were created that reflect the life and daily routines of the German colonists of the Black Sea region.

Private Museum in Katerynivka

Interior of the private museum in Katerynivka (Katharinental), Mykolaiv Oblast.

Private collection of the Schardt family from Mykolaiv

Each item tells the story of successive generations – their work, the hardships of political repression, and their determined efforts to preserve their cultural identity and heritage.

Photo Exhibition of the Virtual Museum of the Black Sea Germans at Cafe Kyiv in Berlin

On February 23, a photo exhibition of the Virtual Museum of the Black Sea Germans was presented in Berlin as part of Cafe Kyiv. The pictures were taken in former German settlements of the Black Sea region. The photographs depict factories, churches, hospitals, schools, theaters, parks, colonists’…

Cafe Kyiv 2026: Panel Discussion on National Minorities and Indigenous Peoples in Ukraine

National minority policy and the protection of indigenous peoples are, at their core, policies of peace, trust, and social cohesion. Yet in today’s world, minority issues are too often instrumentalised and misused as a pretext for political pressure - or even aggression.

Official Online Premiere of the Documentary “The Black Sea Germans: People. Cultural Heritage. Future”

Dear friends, we have some important and joyful news! As part of Cafe Kyiv, the official online premiere of our documentary “Schwarzmeerdeutsche: Menschen. Kulturerbe. Zukunft” will take place.

History and Culture of the Black Sea Germans: An Interview with Dr. Dmytro Myeshkov

The history and culture of the Black Sea Germans have been one of the central focuses of our research ever since the restoration—or, more precisely, the re-establishment—of the Nordost-Institut here in Lüneburg 25 years ago. This group constituted one of the largest German population communities…

Presentation of the Virtual Museum of the Black Sea Germans at IKGN (Lüneburg)

On January 14, a presentation of the Virtual Museum of the Black Sea Germans, implemented by the Council of Germans of Ukraine, took place in Lüneburg at the Nordost-Institut – Institut für Kultur und Geschichte der Deutschen in Nordosteuropa (IKGN e. V.).