As a part of the international project "Ukraine for World" a two-year tour of the exhibition "Glory to Ukraine. Golden Treasures and Lost Civilizations" ended.
The Museum of Historical Cultural Heritage "PLATAR" and Charitable Foundation in memory of Sergey Platonov "PLATAR" " thanks for the opportunity and support in holding the exhibition to Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Ukraine and National Kyiv-Pechersk Historic and Cultural Reserve.
We take this opportunity to express our deep respect and gratitude to the President of Ukraine Mr. V.Yanukovych, Presidential Adviser, Presidential Administration Main Office for Humanitarian and Social-Political Affairs Head of Ukraine Mrs. A. German for assistance in strengthening cultural relations between Ukraine and the United States of America.
Especially we would like to mention representatives of Ukraine Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador Mr. O.Motsyk and United States Ambassador to Ukraine Mr. J. Tefft, under the patronage of which the tour of the Ukrainian treasures in the museums of America was conducted, our partner in the United States - Foundation for International Arts and Education, and its president Mr. Greg Gurov for the opportunity to show the unique treasures of our country and introduce the history of Ukraine to American people, U.S.-Ukrainian Business Council for organizing business seminars and events of the grand opening of the exhibition.
The largest cities in the United States - Washington, Omaha, Houston and Minneapolis - delighted the exhibition. American society has received a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the rich history of Ukraine from Trypoilska culture achievements, acquiring the inheritance of Antiquity and traveling through the Great Scythia and warrior Sarmatia to masterpieces made by artists of Kievan Rus that impress with their majesty and importance. The exhibition was visited by nearly 2 million Americans, and this fact is an unprecedented event in the cultural relations between our countries.
And not only positive comments in the press, but also a high level of visiting exhibitions, show extraordinary interest of Americans to Ukraine and consequently promulgate our history and culture.
Thus, we would like to have such a great opportunity to continue this successful project.