The scandal with Klopotenko in the Lavra – the reserve gave an explanation – Kyiv

It is noted that the event took place in the Dining Hall, which is not a temple and has always been used for celebrations. This fully complies with the current legislation.

The general director of the National Reserve “Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra” Maksym Ostapenko clarified the situation with the filming of the project about food with the participation of chef and restaurateur Yevhen Klopotenko.

This is stated in a statement on the reserve's Facebook page.

It is noted that a charity event organized by the “Real History” project team took place in the Lavra. As part of the event, filming took place for the social project 1+1 “Make the Dream Come True”, which realizes the dreams of children of fallen soldiers.

“Recently, controversial statements regarding the charity event organized by the team of the Real History project to popularize…