The modern exhibition space makes extensive use of multimedia digital technologies and lighting to deeply immerse visitors in the theme of the tragedy of genocide.
Today, November 6, the National Art Museum in Odesa celebrates its 124th anniversary. However, due to a Russian missile attack the night before, the museum is forced to close for visitors.
Users can take a virtual walk through two floors of the museum, where modern exhibitions are presented, and listen to information about some of the exhibits and their authors accompanied by sign language translation.
A number of cultural heritage sites on UNESCO's endangered heritage list were damaged, as well as several museums that were already damaged by Russian attacks in July this year.
Sophia of Kyiv, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, the historical center ensemble of Lviv, the residence of Bukovinian Metropolitans, and other objects included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and the UNESCO Preliminary List received the highest level of protection.
In addition to the Savior and Transfiguration Cathedral, a number of historical buildings in the central part of the city, which were previously included by UNESCO in the list of World Heritage Sites in Danger, were damaged.
Today, January 25, 2023, at the 18th extraordinary session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris, Ukraine's nomination to include the "Historic Center of the Port City of Odesa" in the List of World Heritage in Danger was considered.