Ukrainian Audio Guides Expand Globally

In a significant cultural expansion, three new Ukrainian-language audio guides have been introduced in the Netherlands, Latvia, and Jordan, as announced by Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska. This initiative marks a continued effort to promote Ukrainian culture and language across global landmarks.

The audio guides are now available at the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam, a unique institution dedicated to the Dutch artist’s life and work. Visitors to the Latvian National Museum of History in Riga can also enjoy the new guides, enhancing their understanding of Latvia’s rich cultural heritage. Additionally, tourists exploring Petra, the ancient rock city in Jordan and a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, can now do so with the help of Ukrainian-language narration.

This development is part of a broader project aiming to install 110 Ukrainian-language audio guides in museums and cultural sites across 56 countries. The initiative underscores the resilience of Ukrainian cultural preservation amidst ongoing challenges, as highlighted by the First Lady. “The history of every world landmark is a story of preserving heritage despite all challenges,” Zelenska commented, emphasizing the importance of cultural preservation in the face of adversity.

The Ukrainian Audio Guide project is not only a step towards making history and knowledge more accessible but also a gesture to foster intercultural understanding and support the Ukrainian language globally.