Ukraine has fully reconstructed a national heritage architectural site dated XVIII century – Metropolitan's House in Sofia Kyivska National Reserve for the first time in the past 17 years. The work of architecture belongs to UNESCO World Heritage Sites List.

Completion of reconstruction and opening of Metropolitan's House will be marked by an exhibition from one of the most recognized museums in the world: “Apollo in the Forge of Vulcan. Bronze sculptures from St Louis XIV collection, the Louvre” (Paris, France). The collection will be exhibited outside France for the first time ever.

The following statesmen have been invited to attend the official opening of the exhibition:

Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine
Rinat Akhmetov, President of the Foundation for Development of Ukraine
Anrie Lourette, President and CEO of the Louvre Museum

The Foundation for Development of Ukraine and Sofia Kyivska National Reserve invite you to attend and cover the event.

Celebrations will take place on 12 September in Metropolitan's House, 24 Vladimirskaya Str, Kiev.

Agenda:

15:00-15:30 – media accreditation
16:00-16:45 – press-conference
16:45-17:30 – tour for media representatives
18:00-18:30 – arrival of the President and special guests
18:35-19:00 – grand opening of the exhibition
19:00-21:00 – buffet

Only accredited media are admitted. Please get your accreditation before 11 September, 18:00, by tel. +38 044 502 52 12 (14) or email: ttregobchuk@fdu.org.ua.