The effects of the war in Ukraine on the environment of Ukrainian artists: An evaluation by a diagnostic survey

Abstract

The 2022 invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation has triggered many socioeconomic changes, not only in the countries directly affected by the hostilities but also in the global economy. It should be noted that there has been considerable academic interest in various aspects of international security and stability. This study seeks to address the lacuna in research by evaluating the effects of the war in Ukraine on the environment of Ukrainian artists. By conducting a diagnostic survey, the study aims to assess the socio-economic and cultural challenges faced by artists in conflict-affected areas. Through this investigation, the study attempts to shed light on the unique struggles and resilience of Ukrainian artists amidst the turmoil of war. The results of the research indicate that artists working in the audiovisual arts sector are more likely than other groups distinguished by the cultural sector to perceive a consequence of the war for producers of Ukrainian cultural products internationally in the form of increased financial assistance from international partners, investors and the diaspora. On the contrary, artists working in the performing arts sector are less likely than other groups to see the breaking of partnerships with lobbyists of Russian aggression in Ukraine because of the war for producers of Ukrainian cultural products in Ukraine. Furthermore, the need for Ukrainian artists to relocate after Russian military aggression has not affected their cultural and artistic initiatives for war-related purposes.