Updated Ivan Franko Ukrainian Library opened in Budapest

27.09.2026, 10:38◉ 02 min readEditorial team “SHCHO STALOSIA”

The grand opening of the renovated Ukrainian library named after Ivan Franko took place in the premises of the State Self-Government of Ukrainian nationality of Hungary (SSU) in Budapest. — Ukrinform.

Updated Ivan Franko Ukrainian Library opened in Budapest

The event unitedthe Ukrainian community of Budapest, representatives of educational institutions, public organizations and connoisseurs of Ukrainian culture.

At the initiative of the parliamentary representative of Ukrainian nationality Liliana Greksa, the library was named after Ivan Franko, and her book fund was replenished with new editions.

The event was attended by the leadership of the State Self-Government of Ukrainian nationality of Hungary, residents of Budapest, students and teachers of schools of Ukrainian nationality. The opening was also attended by pedagogical teams and pupils of the Hungarian-Ukrainian School in Budapest and the Lesya Ukrainka School of Ukrainian Language and Ethnology.

The DSU stressed that the opening of the updated library was another important step in the development of the Ukrainian cultural and educational environment in Hungary.

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According to the DSU, the updated Ivan Franko library has every opportunity to become another center of Ukrainian life in Budapest — "a place where the Ukrainian book will unite the community, and the native word will sound for new generations Ukrainians.

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"For Ukrainians abroad, such centers are of particular importance. They not only provide access to literature in their native language, but also create a space for communication, cultural meetings and transfer of national heritage to the next generations, "the self-government said.