Bogdana Brylynska

cultural manager and head of the "Lviv - UNESCO City of Literature" office. She was born in Lviv, where she graduated fromIvan Franko National University with a master's degree in cultural studies. She is the co-author of Lviv's application for the title of "UNESCO City of Literature" in 2013 and 2015. She headed the department of the Lviv City Council, which implemented programs to support creative industries in Lviv, in particular the "City of Literature" program aimed at supporting the city's literary sector. Active member of public organizations "Ukrainian Association of Culturologists - Lviv", "Lviv Cultural Center" and "New Museum". In addition to the office "Lviv UNESCO city of literature" work, she is also involved in the implementation of the "Integration and Resource Centers Near" project to support IDPs in Lviv and heads the monitoring group at the Museum Crisis Center - an initiative aimed at supporting museum workers on the frontline and occupied territories of Ukraine.