Serhii Kostianchuk

Biography

2025 – Present

Co-author of the “Kyieve Miy” (My Dear Kyiv) project collaborated with Natalia Sokolenko on this initiative launched by the “Holka” Civic Initiative in partnership with the “Museum of Outstanding Kyivans” Public Union. The project was dedicated to Kyiv Day.

2023 – Present

Founder of the “Bakhmut. Help. Rebirth” Charitable Foundation Key achievements during this period:

• Charity Auction: Organized an auction in support of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, raising 1.5 million UAH.
• Exhibition “The Sorrowful Path of Bakhmut”: Organized and held the exhibition at the National Sanctuary “Sophia Kyivska” and the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
• Publishing: Developed and published the “Sorrowful Path of Bakhmut” commemorative calendar.

2020 – Present

Founder of the “Museum of Outstanding Kyivans” Public Union The organization focuses on securing a dedicated space to establish and equip a museum in the capital. Key achievements:

• Exhibitions: Held the exhibition “Honorary Citizens of Kyiv until 1917” at the Museum of the History of Kyiv and the Kyiv City Council, featuring works by the capital’s honorary citizen, Tetiana Yablonska.
• Ivan Marchuk Museum Initiative: Initiated the creation of a museum for Ivan Marchuk, an honorary Kyian and world-renowned artist listed among the “100 Geniuses of Our Time” by The Daily Telegraph. Collected over 3,000 signatures and secured a positive resolution from the relevant Kyiv City Council committees.
• Publishing Program: Published several notable books, including:
  • Old Khreshchatyk and Its Homeowners by Arkadiy Tretyakov.
  • Honorary Citizens of Kyiv: 1872–1917 by Tetiana Vodotyka.
  • Two Blocks of Perfection by Oleksandr Nemyrovskyi.
  • Catholic Churches and Chapels of Kyiv (translated by Dmytro Antonyuk).

2016 – Present

• Founder of the “Kyiv Cultural Foundation” NGO Established this organization to continue long-standing volunteer efforts in popularizing the history of Kyiv. Key achievements:
• “Memories of Kyiv” Historical Calendar Series: In collaboration with renowned Kyiv historian Vitaliy Kovalynskyi, produced a series of thematic calendars:
• Patrons of Kyiv (2007), Buildings of Kyiv (2008), Temples of Kyiv (2009), Monuments of Kyiv (2010), Fountains of Kyiv (2011), Mayors of Kyiv (2012), Women of Kyiv (2013), Architects of Kyiv (2014), Theaters of Kyiv (2016).
• Honorary Citizens of Kyiv (2018), Contribution of Honorary Citizens to Education (2019) – compiled by Arkadiy Tretyakov.
• Distinguished Doctors (2021–2022).