Ukrainian Institute

Ukrainian institute
Ukrainian: Український інститут
Agency overview
FormedJune 21, 2017 (2017-06-21)
JurisdictionMinistry of Foreign Affairs
Statusactive
HeadquartersKyiv, 01021, Instytutska St 20/8
50°26′44″N 30°32′03″E / 50.44556°N 30.53417°E / 50.44556; 30.53417
Agency executive
  • Volodymyr Sheiko
Websiteui.org.ua

The Ukrainian Institute (Ukrainian: Український інститут, Ukrayinsʹkyy instytut) is a public institution of Ukraine that aims to represent Ukrainian culture in the world, serve as a tool for Ukrainian cultural diplomacy and support international cooperation projects in creative industries, culture, education and science. 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.