War in Ukraine, Italy will rebuild the Mariupol Theater

Summary

Italy has committed to rebuilding the Mariupol Theater in Ukraine, which was destroyed during the Russian invasion, with the Italian Ministry of Culture approving the provision of resources and means for its reconstruction.

Abstract

In response to the destruction of the Mariupol Theater in Ukraine due to Russian bombings, Italy has stepped forward with a commitment to reconstruct the cultural landmark. The Italian Ministry of Culture, led by Dario Franceschini, has approved a proposal to offer the necessary resources and means for the theater's reconstruction. This initiative has been acknowledged with gratitude by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who expressed appreciation to Minister Franceschini and emphasized the global significance of cultural heritage. The theater, which had been used as a shelter during the conflict, saw 130 people emerge from the rubble after its destruction, but it is believed that around 1300 may still be trapped. The gesture of reconstruction is seen as a symbol of solidarity and an example for others to follow in the rebuilding of Ukraine.

Opinions

Dario Franceschini, the head of Italy's cultural heritage department, views theaters of all countries as part of humanity's collective heritage, indicating Italy's readiness to rebuild the Mariupol Theater.
President Zelensky expressed his thanks to Minister Franceschini, commending the Italian initiative as a model to be followed and affirming the shared commitment to rebuild Ukraine "to the last brick."
The article implies a broader sentiment of solidarity with Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural heritage amidst the devastation of war.
The destruction of the theater, which served as a refuge, underscores the human cost of the conflict and the urgency of both humanitarian aid and post-war reconstruction efforts.

Zelensky thanked the Ministry of Culture. The proposal to offer means and resources for reconstruction has already been approved by Rome

Italy is ready to rebuild the Mariupol Theater in Ukraine, bombed during the attack on Putin’s Russia: Zelensky thanked the Ministry of Culture, whose proposal to offer means and resources for reconstruction has already been approved by Rome.

Dario Franceschini, head of the Italian department dedicated to cultural heritage, made the important announcement yesterday, speaking of “World Heritage”:

“Italy is ready to rebuild the Theater of Mariupol. The cabinet of Ministers has approved my proposal to offer Ukraine the resources and means to rebuild it as soon as possible. Theaters of all countries belong to the whole humanity “.

Shortly after the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky directly thanked the minister with these words:

“Thanks Dario Franceschini. You set a good example to follow. Together we will rebuild the country to the last brick“.

The theater, whose basements have been used as a refuge since the beginning of the conflict, was destroyed by bombs: 130 people survived and emerged from the rubble, but there would still be 1300.

War in Ukraine, Italy will rebuild the Mariupol Theater

Zelensky thanked the Ministry of Culture. The proposal to offer means and resources for reconstruction has already been approved by Rome

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