October 21–28, 2025, Kyiv
The aim of the initiative was to deepen knowledge of Orlyk’s legacy, popularise his ideas of statehood, freedom and responsibility, and to show their relevance in a contemporary Ukrainian and European context.
Programme of the Week
Excursion and lecture at Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra — October 25, 11:00. Topic: “Ukraine’s Voice in Europe. Why Pylyp Orlyk’s Legacy Matters Today”. Lecturer: Yaroslav Zatyliuk, Candidate of Historical Sciences.
Open lecture “Pylyp Orlyk: A Hetman’s Fate, A Cossack Fortune” — October 28, 14:40. Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Lecturer: Olena Bachynska, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor.
Public discussion “Ukraine’s Voice in Europe. How Pylyp Orlyk’s Legacy Is Useful Today” — October 28, 18:30. Pylyp Orlyk Foundation office. Participants: Olena Bachynska, Oleksii Sokyrko, Maryna Trattner. Moderator: Serhii Stukanov.
Outcomes
Pylyp Orlyk Week became a meaningful event that combined historical analysis with a modern vision of Ukrainian statehood. The events held contributed to promoting Orlyk’s ideas as part of the European political tradition and strengthening public interest in Ukrainian history and diplomatic heritage.
