Ukrainian Institute
The Ukrainian Institute (, "Ukrayinsʹkyy instytut") is a public institution of Ukraine that represents Ukrainian culture in the world and forms a positive image of Ukraine abroad. The institute was founded by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in 2017 and is affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. It fully began its activities in the summer of 2018, after the appointment to the position of General Director Volodymyr Sheiko, as a result of an open competition and the creation of a team of specialists. Mission. The mission of organization is to strengthen Ukraine's international standing  through the means of cultural diplomacy. We facilitate international connections between people and institutions and create opportunities for Ukraine to interact and cooperate with the world. Programme priorities. The priorities of activity of the Ukrainian Institute formed based on: The priorities of the programme activity of the Ukrainian Institute are as follows: Activity. The work of the Ukrainian Institute is divided into sectors: cinema, music, visual arts, literature, performing arts, academic projects and programs, image projects and programs, development of cultural diplomacy and research Among the programs and projects organized by the Ukrainian Institute are: In July 2020, in cooperation  with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, a series of discussions was held on cultural diplomacy and the strategy of the Ukrainian Institute. Team. Director General Volodymyr Sheiko is a specialist in culture management, marketing and communications. For 11 years he held senior positions in the Ukrainian mission of the British Council. Organizer of numerous cultural projects and events in the UK and 15 European countries: exhibitions, art residencies, film festivals, professional internships, concerts, literary programs, trainings, theater productions. A graduate of the Institute of International Relations of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. In 2009 received a  professional diploma in marketing, and in 2014 - a diploma in digital marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK). In 2011 he graduated from the Summer School of Scottish Universities SUISS in the field of "Contemporary British and Irish Literature" (Edinburgh, Scotland). Member of the 2016 Summer School of Global Governance and member of the international network of Bucerius Summer School (ZEIT-Stiftung, Hamburg, Germany). Member of the IETM International Professional Performing Arts Network and the Total Theater Network. Creative Director Tetyana Filevska is a specialist in the field of contemporary art. Executive Director Nataliya Neniuchenko. She got many years  of civil service experience. Programme Director Iryna Prokofieva is a specialist in project management, organisational development, and international cooperation. Communications Director Tetyana Oliynyk Deputy Director General Alim Aliev. Journalist, human rights activist, researcher and manager of educational and cultural projects. Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board is an advisory body that contributes to governance of the Ukrainian Institutes by helping define its priorities, manage assets and monitor implementation of statutory objectives. The Supervisory Board includes representatives of four Ministries as well as prominent Ukrainian artists, culture managers and civil society actors: