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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.).

A Good Example of Cultural Heritage Preservation: Commentary by the Head of the CNCU

The 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

On 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

On 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…

German Toponyms in Odesa Region

Did you know that the map of the Odesa region once featured Liebental, Freudental and Hoffnungstal — the "Valleys of Love, Joy, and Hope"? Discover the history of the German settlements in the Black Sea region and their invaluable contribution to the development of the area in the new episode of…

The Virtual Museum was presented online in Bonn

On 15 November, an online presentation of the Virtual Museum of the Black Sea Germans took place in Bonn as part of the 6th conference “Cultural Institutions in Dialogue: Homeland Associations and Cultural Institutions of Expellees in Dialogue with the Federal Government, Federal States, and the…

The Virtual Museum of the Black Sea Germans was presented in Odesa

On November 14 in Odesa, as part of a professional development programme for members of the Council of Germans of Ukraine, a presentation of the Virtual Museum of the Black Sea Germans was held. The event brought together leaders of German community organizations in Ukraine, for whom the…

Reconstruction of the church in Novogradkivka

The German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine has begun work on the reconstruction of the historic church in the village of Novogradkivka (formerly Neuburg). The building, which had been in a state of disrepair for many decades, will be restored according to historical facade drawings. The…

Virtual Museum of the Black Sea Germans: Presentation in Odesa

The Virtual Museum of the Black Sea Germans will be presented in Odesa on November 14 at 4:00 PM (Gagarinn Hotel, 5B Arkadiyske Plato).

Presentation of the “Virtual Museum of the Black Sea Germans”: Welcome Speech by Dr. Lilia Antipow

The Virtual Museum of the Black Sea Germans has been presented in Munich

On October 28, 2025, the Virtual Museum of the Black Sea Germans was unveiled at the HDO, accompanied by an exhibition featuring around fifty photographs from the project. The works were created by three Ukrainian photographers — Herman Krieger, Dmytro Kolosov, and Oleksandr Malion. The pictures…