Putyvl: The Revival of Historic Landmarks

March 3, 2007. Sumy Regional State Television and Radio Company. The program “Putivl: Regional Development” is dedicated to the preservation of the historical and cultural heritage of the Putivl region, the restoration of architectural landmarks, and the prospects for the region’s economic and tourism development.

The video features panoramic views of Putivl and its surroundings, the monument to Yaroslavna, city streets, residential buildings, new construction, shops, a coffee shop, local residents, and children sledding down snow slides. The video shows the restoration of the church, the Movchansky and Sofronievsky monasteries, the “The Tale of Igor’s Campaign” museum and its exhibits, and the neglected “Yaroslavna” tourist resort. The story of the region’s cultural life is complemented by clips from the “Golden Water Lily” arts festival and authentic singing by the Goryun folk group.

Commentary is provided by artist Oleksandr Tatarinov and Putivl Mayor Galina Menshova.

The program was produced by writer Raisa Stoyan, cameramen Andriy Gerashchenko and Viktor Lapchenko, director Olena Borysenko, and sound engineer Oleksandr Demydenko.