Since the start of 2026, Ukrainian-language audio guides have been launched in five more European countries, and 25 new Ukrainian book corners have also opened worldwide. This was announced by First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska.
In particular, audio guides have been introduced at the Hof van Busleyden Museum (Belgium), the Einstein Museum (Switzerland), the Junibacken Children’s Museum (Sweden), on sightseeing cruises around the Helsinki archipelago (Finland), and at the Mauthausen Memorial complex (Austria).
Over the course of the project, it has now reached 122 Ukrainian-language audio guides in 59 countries worldwide.
“Wherever Ukrainians travel, they should be able to receive information in their native language. And the world should get used to our language occupying its rightful place alongside others,” the First Lady emphasized.
8 Ukrainian book corners have opened in Hungary, four in Greece, and one each in Norway, Poland, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Italy, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Chile, Egypt, Slovenia, and Slovakia. For the first time, book corners have been established in Panama and Iraq.
The project now spans 73 countries and the headquarters of the international organization UNESCO. In total, there are more than 390 book corners containing over 100,000 books.
“Ukrainian literature, science, and history books with deep, objective information about our country should become accessible in all corners of the world—everywhere Ukrainians are—to support them. And also so that our international friends can better understand us. Understanding comes only from objective knowledge and a willingness to comprehend. We are working toward this—for Ukraine and the world,” Olena Zelenska said.
