From 30 May to 1 June 2023, the Forum of the European Alliance of Academies with the participation of the National Academy of Arts of Ukraine was held at the Central European University (Budapest)
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The National Academy of Arts of Ukraine is the only Eastern European academy that is a member of the Alliance. First Vice President of the NAA of Ukraine, academician Valerii Bitaiev, delivered a presentation at the Forum, informing the Alliance members about the current activities of the NAA of Ukraine, in particular, the implementation of the following targeted programmes of the Academy:- development of scientific research on the challenges of the state-building mission of Ukrainian art;- creation of a series of scientific works on the study of the historical genesis of Ukrainian art, its national identity and the definition of identity criteria;- preservation and recreation of the national artistic heritage, its protection from Russia's hostile aggression;- implementation of artistic events, including art exhibitions, art therapy for different age groups affected by the war. Alliance members expressed a positive assessment of the NAAU's programmes of activities and showed solidarity in support of the Ukrainian people's fight against Russian aggression.