Research into the cave complexes of the Kyiv-Pechersk lavra in the 1930s: overview of (little) known sources

A previously overlooked collection of archival and photographic sources from the 1930s reveals new insights into the research history of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra's cave complexes, particularly during a period when the site was repurposed for atheist propaganda. The study identifies three key source groups—press articles, documentary materials, and photographs—that provide evidence of archaeological and historical investigations conducted by researchers affiliated with the National Preserve. For the first time, glass negatives from the preserve's collection are introduced into scientific use, offering visual documentation of the research process. These sources allow for the verification and analysis of past research directions, participant roles, and outcomes, though their full informational potential remains unexplored.

Yanenko, A. (2022). Research into the cave complexes of the Kyiv-Pechersk lavra in the 1930s: overview of (little) known sources. Materials and Studies on Archaeology of Sub-Carpathian and Volhynian Area, 26, 286–301. LOCKSS. https://doi.org/10.33402/mdapv.2022-26-286-301