“THE SOUL OF ” INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOUNDATION FOR UKRAINIAN NATION

Press release

3 June 2014

An International Foundation for the support of Ukrainian people, under the official patronage of His Holiness Patriarch of and All Rus'-Ukraine , was organized by world celebrities.

June 3, 2014 Ministry of Justice of Ukraine registered “The Soul of Ukraine” Foundation.

The Chairman of the foundation's Board of Trustees is – of Ukraine (first), President of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine. At the same time Academician Paton is the President of the International Association of Academies of Science.

The Co-Chairmans of the foundation's Board of Trustees are Reverend Agapit – Bishop of Vyshgorod, Kyivan Patriarchate Administrator and Vicar of St. Michael's Monastery, and People's Artist of Ukraine Myroslav Vantuh – world legend of dance art, , Academician, People's Artist of Ukraine and Russia, General Manager and Artistic Director of Pavlo Virsky Ukrainian National Folk Dance Ensemble.

The Members of the foundation's Board of Trustees from Ukraine are known figures of Ukrainian culture. Hero of Ukraine and Academician Anatoliy Andrievskiy – is Manager and Artistic Director of H.Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Chorus and President of the Ukrainian National Music Committee of UNESCO International Music Council.

Academician Borys Olijnyk – Hero of Ukraine, Ukrainian Culture Fund Chairman.

Hero of Ukraine, People's Artist of Ukraine, Corresponding Member of Ukrainian National Academy of Arts Evgen Savchuk – Artistic Director of National Academic Choir of Ukraine “Dumka”.

Academician, Hero of Ukraine, People's Artist of Ukraine Eugene Stankovych – is Department Head of Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine.

Hero of Ukraine Myroslav Skoryk – Artistic Director of Ukrainian National Opera and Ballet Theatre of , People's Artist of Ukraine, Corresponding Member of Ukrainian National Academy of Arts, grand-nephew of – a famous Ukrainian opera singer. 2

Beautiful part of the Foundation Board is presented by Anastasia Zholynska – owner representative of InterContinental Kyiv Hotel, and by famous connoisseur of Ukrainian art Oksana Tsybka. Both ladies were awarded the Saint Martyr Barbara for participation in global art project “The Soul of Ukraine”.

The Diamond of the Foundation Board is incomparable Maria Stefijuk – People's Artist with the unique voice, Hero of Ukraine, Professor of Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine.

Also the Foundation Board joined Michael Chemberzhi – Academician, People's Artist of Ukraine, founder and Rector of the Kyiv Academy of Children's Art.

The Founder of the Foundation is the Classic of photographic art, Sergey Melnikoff, who is known in the Art World under laconic pseudonym MFF. The Artist is the only person in the World, who was awarded the Order for performed photo. National Hero of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, Cavalier of the Order of St. Vladimir Equal-to- theApostles. Cossack Melnikoff shouldered not only business negotiations around the World, but also development of Foundation's general direction.

One of the most famous photographers of the world engaged in co-operation of the foundation not only the best Ukrainian minds, but also popular foreign figures.

Borys Paton sent a letter of invitation to support ideas and projects of "The Soul of Ukraine" Foundation to His Majesty Sir Steven Allan Spielberg, talented director of our time, who was honored the highest US award for civilians - Medal of Freedom, Chevalier Legion of Honor of France.

The legendary James Cameron was also invited, the creator of the films "Titanic" and "Avatar", Oscar, BAFTA, Saturn, Emmy and Cesar prize winner.

The Academician's Paton letter was received by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the 38th governor of California, who on his own initiative recorded several video messages to support who stood on the Maidan. Favorite movie hero of children around the world, seven-time prize winner of Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe, as well as countless Golden Globe Awards, Golden Apple, Golden Camera, MTV Movie Awards.

Paton's Letter was also received by star Senator John McCain, whose numerous awards include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. National Hero of Georgia who was awarded the St. George's Order of Victory, Grand Officer of the Order of the Three Stars, was honored the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana of I class.

The Foundation's projects can be found on the web-site: http://soulofukraine.foundation

© 2014, The Soul of Ukraine Foundation