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Archival photographs from the folkloristic and dialectological expeditions of V.M. Schirmunski
3 March 2026With 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
26 February 2026In 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
26 February 2026Interior of the private museum in Katerynivka (Katharinental), Mykolaiv Oblast.
Private collection of the Schardt family from Mykolaiv
26 February 2026Each 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
24 February 2026On 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
23 February 2026National 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”
23 February 2026Dear 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
28 January 2026The 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)
16 January 2026On 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.).
A Good Example of Cultural Heritage Preservation: Commentary by the Head of the CNCU
18 December 2025The Head of the Council of National Communities of Ukraine, Ashot Avanesyan, attended the presentation of the Virtual Museum of the Black Sea Germans, which took place on December 11 at the German House–Kyiv.
Prof. Andrii Kudriachenko takes part in the presentation of the Virtual Museum of the Black Sea Germans in Kyiv
16 December 2025On December 11, the presentation of the Virtual Museum of the Black Sea Germans took place at the German House–Kyiv.
Presentation of the Virtual Museum of the Black Sea Germans in Kyiv
4 December 2025On December 11 at 4:00 p.m., the presentation of the Virtual Museum of the Black Sea Germans will take place at the German House-Kyiv (37 Volodymyrska Street). Guests will have the opportunity to explore the virtual museum, its thematic sections, and valuable materials. A highlight of the program…
