Nadiya Nikitenko

Nadiya Nikitenko is a prominent Ukrainian historian and researcher specializing in the history of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, where she has worked for over 40 years. She is known for her research on the cathedral's historical significance and its preservation through tumultuous periods, including Soviet rule. Her scholarly work contributed to the recognition of St. Sophia as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and highlighted the impacts of historical neglect and propaganda on the monument's integrity.