Krasnyi Lane, 20, Odesa, 65026
Phone: +380 482 35 71 36, факс: +380 482 34 66 40
e-mail:hfc@hfcodessa.org
Working hours: 10:00 to 17:00, open daily
The Odesa branch of the Hellenic Foundation for Culture was established in September 1994 by a decision of the Foundation’s Administrative Council and based on a permit from the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine (registration no. 27, dated April 8, 1994). The Odesa City Council provided the branch with three buildings, one of which historically belonged to Grigorii Ivanovych Marazli, where Greeks lived and members of the “Filiki Eteria” society gathered.
Main areas of activity:
ORGANIZES exhibitions, concerts, theatrical performances, lectures, seminars, scientific conferences, discussions, and musical evenings;
PARTICIPATES in events, anniversaries, and weeks dedicated to theatre, cinema, and music;
PROMOTES the Greek language through teaching it at the branch, schools, gymnasiums, and the university, providing materials, textbooks, and other teaching aids;
ADVOCATES Greek literature by presenting authors, supporting translations, and participating in international book fairs;
SCREENS Greek films;
PUBLISHES books, monographs, catalogs, and event booklets as a result of its activities;
DEVELOPS educational and cultural activities in schools and other institutions in cooperation with local authorities and Greek communities in Ukraine, organizing contests and scientific conferences;
FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS creative, publishing, scientific, and other projects.
The branch houses the “Filiki Eteria” museum. It has halls for events and a library with a reading room. Courses for learning Modern Greek are organized at four levels, and it is home to the only examination center in Ukraine for obtaining an international certificate in Greek language proficiency. A Greek song choir and a dance ensemble have been established. By collaborating with organizations and individuals in various fields of knowledge and culture, the branch continuously supports various educational, scientific, publishing, and other programs. It promotes the establishment of direct contacts and cultural exchanges between organizations in Ukraine and Greece.