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05/06/2026
Photo exhibition “Impressions of War – The Russian War in Ukraine” at Museum of Military History in Vienna/Austria from Feb. 10 to August 2
On February 10, 2026, the Museum of Military History in Vienna/Austria opened the photo exhibition “Impressions of War – The Russian War in Ukraine”. This exhibition was initiated and is shown until August 2 in partnership with Ukrainian-Austrian Association (UAA).
The photos of the exhibition were provided by the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers with the help of UAA-President Alfred F. Praus who had the honour of delivering an opening address.
The photo installation depicts the impact of the Russian war of aggression on the Ukrainian population. These are snapshots of civilians affected by violence and damaged civilian infrastructure, which are targeted daily by the Russian aggressors. The seemingly chaotic and disordered presentation aims to reflect the experiences of everyday life during the war and provide a concise picture of civilian life in wartime.
Heeresgeschichtliches Museum
Arsenal, Objekt 1, Ghegastraße A-1030 Wien
Tel.: +43 5020110 60 301
Museum of Military History
09/02/2026
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SUSANNA CHAKHOIAN Sopran
ALEJANDRO PICÓ-LEONIS Klavier
KATERYNA MOVCHAN Flöte
Nach dem großen Erfolg des letztjährigen Konzerts Noche española kehrt die renommierte Sopranistin Susanna Chakhoian,
Star der Nationaloper Kyjiw, gemeinsam mit dem vielgefragten spanischen Pianisten Alejandro Picó-Leonís
wieder in den Ehrbar Saal zurück.
Am 10. März präsentieren sie ein internationales Lieder-Bouquet über Schönheit, Liebe, Träume und Lebensschicksal.
Dies ist bereits die 10. Veranstaltung, stets verbunden mit einem Meet & Greet, im Rahmen des von der
Ukrainian-Austrian Association gemeinsam mit Susanna Chakhoian initiierten Programms Kultur verbindet
im historischen Ehrbar Saal.
15/10/2025
150 years anniversary of Chernivtsi university on 11 October 2025 initiated and organized by Ukrainian-Austrian Association (UAA): The university had been founded on the initiative of Austro-Hungarian emperor Francis-Joseph I as Franz-Joseph Universität.
UAA-president Alfred F. Praus moderated the high-profile event featuring a trialogue of historians from Austria, namely Univ. Prof. Boerries Kuzmany, and Ukraine, i.e. Univ. Prof. Ihor Zhaloba and Univ. Prof. Anatoliy Kruglashov of Chernivtsi university, and a gala-concert by Kyiv Camerata, followed by a VIP-reception.
Thanks to Raiffeisen Bank UA for their general sponsorship.
Guests included high-level representatives from the city and region, other regions of Ukraine, several members of Romanian parliament and last not least Karl Habsburg who was delivering an address, as well as personalities from the Austrian community.
Audience of several 100. Much applause. Great success!
27/09/2025
Symposium Ukraine in geopolitically turbulent times City Hall of Vienna on 24 September 2025
On 24 September Ukrainian-Austrian Association had, after the very successful Ukraine-symposium in April 2024, the privilege to organize a Ukraine symposium in partnership with the Diplomatic Academy upon invitation by the mayor of Vienna, Michael Ludwig at the elegant ceremonial hall of Vienna City Hall.
Opening speeches were given by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Oleksandr Mischenko and ambassador Vasyl Khymynets from the Ukrainian side and member of the Vienna Municipal Council Omar Al-Rawi and director of Diplomatic Academy Martin Eichtinger from Austria.
President of Ukrainian-Austrian Association Alfred F. Praus moderated the intensive discussion of panelists, namely Austrian ambassadors Emil Brix and Harald Stranzl, political analyst Gustav Gressel, Peter Dickinson, editor and commentator from Ukraine, and Oksana Stavrou, author of the book “Russlands Krieg gegen die Ukraine”, which will be published in English by Springer Verlag still this year.
Overarching conclusions: world order is in the process of a radical change against the backdrop of erratic US-politics; further escalation by Russia of the war in Ukraine is likely, as are hybrid Russian attacks on EU/NATO territory which have to be countered with level-headedness and prudence; with EU- and NATO-countries quickly supporting and arming Ukraine finally in a sufficient way, Russia may indeed be driven out of Ukrainian land they have grabbed. Such success would mean victory over Russia. Frozen Russian Central Bank money may fund such support.
During the following reception with traditional Austrian food and beverages the international audience of some 200 discussed the many aspects raised in the panel.
Report by Ukrinform
22/08/2025
150 years anniversary of Chernivtsi university on 11 October 2025
University in Chernivtsi was founded in October 1875 as Franz-Joseph University upon the initiative
of emperor of Austro-Hungarian monarchy Franz-Joseph Habsburg, then ruling Bukowina.
In order to celebrate this anniversary, UAA has initiated and is co-organising this celebration
with a scientific trialogue of distinguished historians from Ukraine and Austria and a gala concert
by highly esteemed long-term soloist of National Opera of Ukraine, Susanna Chakhoian with the acclaimed
Kyiv Camerata orchestra. A long series of distinguished guests will include university alumnus, former
prime minister of Ukraine,
Arseniy Petrovych Yatsenyuk and the actual head of Habsburg dynasty, Karl Habsburg. Join us!
Many thanks to Raiffeisenbank UA for their general sponsorship of this distinguished event,
150 years anniversary of Chernivtsi university on 11 October 2025.
14/05/2025
High Ukrainian Order HONOR AND GLORIA awarded to UAA President in May 2025
On 14 May 2025 at the Austrian Embassy in Kyiv, Alfred F. Praus, President of Ukrainian-Austrian Association was awarded the Ukrainian order HONOR AND GLORIA. It is a privilege indeed to receive this high award for many years of support of Ukraine, together with Austrian ambassador Robert Mueller and Serhii Lukashov, National Director of SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine, upon the kind initiative by philanthropist and successful business woman Lida Filatova. At the ceremony, Alfred F. Praus assured the continuation of his efforts for the successful future of Ukraine
02/05/2025
Vienna Ball at Hotel Fairmont in Kyiv on 2 April 2025
Ukrainian-Austrian Association is partner of the Vienna Charity Ball on 2 April, 2025 at Hotel Fairmont in Kyiv. High society in Kyiv had waited for such an elegant event. Fortunately without being disturbed by an alarm it was a big success indeed. President of UAA delivered greetings from the City of Vienna
Save the date – Ukraine-Symposium at City Hall Vienna on 24 September 2025