CULTURAL TOURISM IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR

Abstract

With the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine, mass migration processes took place. A large part of the refugees went to the countries of the European Union. The governments of these countries needed to quickly resolve a number of problematic issues related to the organization of the life of Ukrainian refugees outside of Ukraine. In the article, the author examines the measures of state governments aimed at visiting historical monuments and the importance of visiting cultural events by refugees as one of the stages of adaptation in a new environment. The main purpose of cultural tourism is to visit historical and cultural attractions, get acquainted with historical, architectural, artistic, natural and ethnic features of the region. Cultural tourism contributed to the accommodation of Ukrainian refugees in countries that welcomed and sheltered Ukrainian citizens. It is obvious that the refugees primarily needed solutions to issues related to life and employment. In most countries of the European Union, such assistance was provided. In addition, state governments understood the importance of not only material, but also psychological assistance. It is cultural tourism that allowed Ukrainians to get to know the culture of the country where they are staying. Visiting various cultural events and museums allowed Ukrainians to distract themselves from the psychological stress that Ukrainian citizens had to experience in connection with the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. In addition to getting to know the culture and history of other countries, Ukrainian artists had the opportunity to organize art events aimed at presenting their own works of art and cultural heritage of Ukraine. Ukrainian museums sent works of art from their collections to European countries for storage. In general, the full-scale invasion drew attention to Ukrainian art outside of Ukraine. The process of knowledge exchange between countries has been intensified. European countries contributed to the support of Ukrainian artists and continue to cooperate with cultural specialists. The countries of the Western world contribute to the protection and restoration of the cultural sector of Ukraine.