Brest, London 2024 : the chaika « Presvyata Pokrova » and her diplomatic mission

Here is a selection of articles evidencing how the Cossack chaika « Presvyata Pokrova » is an outstanding ambassador for Ukraine and for Lviv, the historical city where she was born. All the friends of Ukraine are very proud of her recent achievements in Brest and London.

Ukraine Crisis Media Center, 03/08/2016 – Tchaïka, la diplomatie fraternelle des Cosaques en Bretagne
Chaika, the fraternal diplomacy of the Cossacks in Brittany

In this article Taras Beniakh explains what is his diplomatic vision for the chaika « Presvyata Pokrova ». I have been told it was the publication that got the largest number of French readers for « Ukraine Crisis Media Center »

Pont-Aven, Bretagne, 20/08/2017 – With Taras and his Excellency, M. Oleh Shamshur, former  ambassador of Ukraine to France

Nantes, Bretagne, 27/11/2023 – Tchaïka cosaque, « Presvyata Pokrova », une inconcevable odyssée européenne
Cossack chaika, ‘Presvyata Pokrova’, an inconceivable European odyssey

Chaika « Presvyata Pokrova » was presented by one of her shipbuilder and otaman, Myron Humenetskyy, at the forum of Franco-Ukrainian associations for western France. Jean-Pierre Pasternak and Oksana Melnychuk attended the event.

Brest

Le Télégramme, 12/07/2024 – Du front ukrainien à Brest : la folle parenthèse du sergent Beniakh
From the Ukrainian front to Brest: sergeant Beniakh’s crazy interlude

Very good paper

Ouest-France, 16/07/2024 – VIDÉO. Venue d’Ukraine, « Presviata Pokrova » participe aux Fêtes maritimes de Brest pour la 3e fois
From Ukraine, ‘Presviata Pokrova’ takes part in the Fêtes maritimes de Brest for the 3rd time

Ouest-France, 17/07/2024 – TÉMOIGNAGES. Contre vents et marées, l’équipage ukrainien participe aux Fêtes maritimes de Brest
TESTIMONIALS. Against all the odds, the Ukrainian crew takes part in the maritime festival of Brest

Very good paper

Ouest-France, 23/09/2024 – La galère ukrainienne « Presviata Pokrova » a quitté le Finistère vers la Grande-Bretagne
The Ukrainian galley ‘Presviata Pokrova’ has left Finistère for Great Britain

A diplomatic journey
Taras : « The tchaika transmits Ukrainian culture, and every trip is an opportunity to meet people and tell the story of Ukraine. In July 2024, Presviata Pokrova was at the Brest Maritime Festival, where we were able to share our culture. Ukrainians live in London, so we’re going to visit them at the consulate. This trip is all about diplomacy and exchanges! »

London

Ukrinform, 25/09/2024 – Легендарна козацька чайка «Пресвята Покрова» прибуває до Лондона
The legendary Cossack chaika ‘Holy Intercession’ arrives in London

Ukrainian World Congress, 30/09/2024 – Legendary cossack vessel docks in London

 Defence Operations (UK Government), 01/10/2024

After weeks at sea – we are pleased to have the Presvyata Pokrova in London!⚓️🇺🇦

This historical reproduction of a 16th-17th century Cossack warship, or 'Chaika,' tied up in front of the Royal Docks on Saturday.

A symbol of Ukraine's sovereignty, freedom & rich maritime history pic.twitter.com/FDIl1DOJ9D

— Defence Operations 🇬🇧 (@DefenceOps) October 1, 2024

London, 01/10/2024 –  His Excellency,  Valerii Zaluzhnyi, former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom, on board of « Presvyata Pokrova ».

Любава Малышева, 01/10/2024

Mig Com UA, 01/10/2024 – Легендарна козацька чайка «Пресвята Покрова» прибула до Лондона
The legendary Cossack chaika ‘Holy Intercession’ arrived in London

UNN, 02/10/2024 – Вже пройшла близько 30 тисяч морських миль навколо Європи: козацька чайка прибула до Лондона
After nearly 30,000 nautical miles around Europe, the Cossack chaika has arrived in London

Shotam, 02/20/2024 – У Лондоні пришвартувалася козацька чайка «Пресвята Покрова», збудована в 1992 році (ФОТО)
Shotam, 02/20/2024 – Cossack chaika ‘Holy Intercession’, built in 1992, docks in London (PHOTOS)