From January to March 2026, the Donetsk Regional Ecology and Nature Center hosted the regional round of the All-Ukrainian Children’s Drawing Contest “Zoological Gallery.”
This year, the contest brought together 149 talented young artists from 29 local communities in the Donetsk region, who submitted 276 works. Through their creativity, the children expressed their vision of the biodiversity of their native land, conveyed its beauty and uniqueness, and called for a respectful attitude toward the surrounding world.
Participants submitted works depicting birds and mammals that inhabit both Ukraine and other parts of the world. The jury noted the originality and imagination, as well as the high level of artistic skill among the contestants. The drawings that stood out for their detail, accurate depiction of the texture of feathers or fur, and the authors’ deep artistic vision made a particularly strong impression.
The winners’ works will be presented at the national level, which is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the high level of creativity and environmental awareness among the youth of Donetsk Oblast.
The contest results are available on the official DOENC website: https://surl.li/eyjxtd