Over ₴152 million has been earmarked for the development of culture in the Kherson region

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A total of 152.6 million hryvnias is set to be allocated to the development of culture and spirituality in the Kherson region for the period 2025–2027.

The relevant amendments to the regional programme were approved by Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration.

According to the order, funding for the programme has been allocated as follows:

• 2025 — 44.8 million hryvnias;
• 2026 — 50.8 million hryvnias;
• 2027 — 56.95 million hryvnias.

The bulk of the funds — 152.03 million hryvnias — is to be provided from the regional budget. A further 550,000 hryvnias has been earmarked from other sources. The level of funding from other local budgets will be determined annually depending on their financial capacity.

The programme aims to support the cultural sector under martial law, preserve historical, cultural and intangible heritage, foster creativity and provide cultural services to the public.

The order also repealed the previous decision of 4 February 2026 amending this programme.

Order of the Head of the Regional Military Administration Oleksii Prokudin

Order of the Head of the Regional Military Administration Oleksii Prokudin

It should be noted that the Oleksii Shovkunenko Kherson Regional Art Museum was ranked 24th among the world’s most active and influential cultural institutions.