“the concept of the “Russian World” does not apply to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and that the monastery remains a shrine beyond politics.

Kyrylo Budanov ›

Head of the Presidential Office

Reported

“the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra remains an Orthodox shrine beyond politics and the “Russian World.”

Kyrylo Budanov ›

Head of the Presidential Office

Reported

“The Lavra should be... put in order, everything that has been in decline for many, many years should be restored.

Kyrylo Budanov ›

Head of the Presidential Office

Direct quote

“Connection, continuity, the history of generations – this is the same thing that existed a thousand years ago. Today we can feel it, touch all of this

Kyrylo Budanov ›

Head of the Presidential Office

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