Rest in Peace

A renowned Ukrainian historian, archaeologist, and local historian, Yuriy Kovalenko, was killed while fighting for Ukraine's independence. This tragic news was reported by the press service of Shevchenko University, where Yuriy had graduated. He was 56 years old and had worked at the Hlukhiv National Reserve, taking part in numerous archaeological expeditions, including exploring the ruins of Baturyn, which had been destroyed by Moscow invaders in 1708 on the orders of Peter the Great. Yuriy was the one who discovered the location of the main church of the Hetmans capital, the Cathedral of the Life-Giving Trinity, in the northern part of the former fortress.

He was the author of more than 70 scientific articles and the head of the research department of the Hlukhiv Nature Reserve. In 2021, he had defended his dissertation and received his PhD in History. At that time, he was already serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

May his memory live on forever! Heroes never die... 🕯