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Association of Ukrainian
Organisations in Estonia

The Association of Ukrainian Organisations in Estonia (Estonian: Ukraina Organisatsioonide Assotsiatsioon Eestis) is a voluntary non-profit association of Ukrainian communities and other legal entities. It serves as an umbrella organisation for Ukrainian associations operating in different regions of Estonia.

The Association was founded on 7 February 2000 and officially registered in Estonia on 30 May 2000. Its registry code is 80127690.

Members of the Association of Ukrainian Organisations in Estonia

Statutory Objectives
According to its Statutes, the Association’s main objectives are to unite Ukrainian communities in Estonia, coordinate their activities, improve the effectiveness and expand the work of its member organisations, and support and develop Ukrainian–Estonian and international cultural relations.

The Association represents the interests of its member organisations, supports their organisational development and cooperation, promotes the participation of Ukrainians in Estonia’s social and integration processes, supports Ukrainian schools and cultural and youth initiatives, and develops humanitarian assistance for Ukraine.

Mission of the Association
To unite Ukrainian organisations and communities in Estonia, preserve the Ukrainian language, culture and national identity, support the integration of Ukrainians into Estonian society, and strengthen the partnership between Ukraine and Estonia.

Member organisations retain their independence in their activities. The Association provides a common platform for coordination, partnership and the implementation of joint projects.

Learn more about the Association's work since 2000

Registration data of the Association of Ukrainian Organisations in Estonia

18 Ukrainian organisations are members of the Association of Ukrainian Organisations in Estonia
  1. Creative association “Orpheus” (MTÜ ORPHEUS), Tapa. Head: Liubov Laur

  2. Ukrainian community “Vodohray” (Ukraina Kaasmaalaskond Sillamäe Vodograi), Sillamäe. Head: Larysa Zhytnik

  3. Ukrainian Youth Association in Estonia (Ukraina Noorsoo Liit Eestis), Tallinn, Tartu. Head of the National Board: Volodymyr Palamar

  4. Ukrainian society “Vitchyzna” (Ukraina Selts Vitšisna), Pärnu. Head: Liudmyla Fainytska

  5. Ukrainian cultural and educational society “Prosvita” (UKRAINA Kultuuriharidusühing PROSVITA), Tallinn. Head: Hanna Shulika

Volodymyr Palamar, Chairman of the Board of the Association
Leadership Volodymyr Palamar Chairman of the Board of the Association of Ukrainian Organisations in Estonia
  1. Choreographic ensemble “Kolor” (Koreograafiaansambel Kolor), Tallinn. Head: Nina Gets

  2. Ukrainian art studio “MRIJA” (Ukraina Kunstide Stuudio MRIJA), Tallinn. Head: Oleksandr Smirnov

  3. Ukrainian community “Spohad” (UKRAINA KAASMAALASKONNA PAIDE SPOGAD), Paide. Head: Tetiana Poniatenko

  4. Ukrainian studio “Kobzaryk” (Ukraina Stuudio KOBZARIK), Tallinn. Head: Mykola Rybchenko

  5. Ukrainian Media DRUZI (Ukraina meedia Druzi), Tallinn. Head: Inna Hordiienko

  6. Art studio “Anima” (MTÜ Art Studio "Anima"), Tallinn. Head: Alla Inno-Yakymenko

Cultural events of the Association of Ukrainian Organisations in Estonia
  1. Ukrainian society “Kalyna” (MTÜ Valga Ukraina Selts "Kalyna"), Valga. Head: Ruslana Dovha

  2. Shared library Spilno (MTÜ Spilno library), Tallinn. Head: Daria Shiaulienie

  3. Ukrainian folk music ensemble “Dibrova” (MTÜ Ukraina Rahvamuusikaansambel Dibrova), Tallinn. Head: Olena Duminika

  4. Children’s reading club “KOLO” (MTÜ KOLO), Tartu. Head: Aliona Kuts

  1. Stand Up from UA (OÜ Gumor UA), Tallinn. Head: Serhii Oliinyk

  2. Ukraina Käsitöö Meistrid MTÜ, Tallinn. Head: Oleksandra Pshonovska

  3. Kotygoroško (MTÜ Kotygoroško), Tallinn — psychological support for children and adolescents. Head: Tetiana Panasiuk

The Association traditionally organises and supports cultural events: the international festivals “Northern Star” and “Flowers of Ukraine”, the ethno-festival “Vyshyvanka Unites”, concerts, literary and chamber evenings, vocal competitions, cultural and educational city events, conferences and other events for children and adults.

One of the Association’s main areas of work is the work of its member societies with children and young people. From the very first years of the communities, Sunday and Saturday schools, in-depth language classes and amateur art groups were opened in several cities.

Weekend schools operate at the Association and its member organisations; all of them are listed among the national minority Sunday schools of the Integration Foundation (Integratsiooni Sihtasutus):

  1. Tallinn – “Nadija” Ukrainian Expatriate Community Sunday School
    Classes: Saturdays 10:00–14:00, Nafta tn 6-2, Tallinn. Pupils aged 6–18; tuition is free.
    Head: V. Palamar
    Run by: Association of Ukrainian Organisations in Estonia
    Contacts: info@ukraine.ee, +372 5350 0609
    School profile on the Integration Foundation website
    EHIS profile
    AIKOM profile (Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine)
Children at Sunday school classes
  1. Sillamäe – “Vodograi” Ukrainian Expatriate Community Sunday School
    Head: L. Zhytnik
    Run by: Ukrainian community “Vodohray” (Ukraina Kaasmaalaskond Sillamäe Vodograi)
    Contacts: vodograi.estonia@gmail.com, +372 5813 9433
    School profile on the Integration Foundation website
    EHIS profile
  2. Valga – “Kalõna” Ukrainian Saturday School
    Head: R. Dovha
    Run by: Ukrainian society “Kalyna” (MTÜ Valga Ukraina Selts „Kalyna“)
    Contacts: dovha.ruslana@gmail.com, +372 5830 6139
    School profile on the Integration Foundation website
    EHIS profile
  1. Tallinn – Ukrainian Sunday School “CYM”
    Classes: Saturdays 10:00–14:00, Maneeži 3, Tallinn. Pupils aged 6–18; tuition is free.
    Head: A. Kozachok
    Run by: Ukrainian Youth Association in Estonia (Ukraina Noorsoo Liit Eestis)
    Contacts: cym@ukraine.ee, +372 5377 4435
    School profile on the Integration Foundation website
    EHIS profile
    AIKOM profile (Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine)

All four schools are registered in the Estonian Education Information System (EHIS). The Nadija and CYM schools are also verified by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and included in the register of Ukrainian educational centres abroad (AIKOM). Learning results of the CYM school in Ukrainian studies subjects (grades 1–9) are recognised in Ukraine.

The Association also initiated optional Ukrainian language classes at state upper secondary schools in Tallinn and Sillamäe.

Join our classes and events – we welcome children and adults alike!

In 2001, the Association was awarded the Certificate of Honour of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine “For a significant contribution to creating a positive image of Ukraine in the world and for active public work”. The Association has repeatedly received letters of thanks and certificates from the Estonian Ministry of Population Affairs, the Estonian Ministry of Culture, the city governments of Tallinn and Tartu, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Estonia and the Estonian Integration and Migration Foundation. Metropolitan Filaret awarded the Association a Letter of Blessing and a medal of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kyiv Patriarchate, and His Beatitude Lubomyr Husar awarded it a commemorative medal of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.

Since 2014, the Association has been actively supporting the Ukrainian people in their struggle for independence and freedom. With the beginning of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Association set up the Aid for Ukraine Headquarters, as well as cultural and educational initiatives and projects supporting Ukrainians in Estonia and in Ukraine.

Awards of the Association of Ukrainian Organisations in Estonia

Thanks to the work of the Association and its member organisations since 2000, the role of the Ukrainian community in Estonia continues to grow. In our work we are guided by the Code of Ethics for Civil Society Organisations and by the wish to unite around shared values to fulfil our mission.

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