The Domino Foundation, founded by Anton Shukhnin and known for its systematic support of units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, has joined the effort to establish the War Museum at the National Defense University of Ukraine — a key military educational institution of the Ministry of Defense in Kyiv.
The foundation’s involvement focuses on the development of the museum space, including the presentation of battle flags from Ukrainian units, which have become part of the permanent exhibition. These artifacts not only enrich the museum but also directly document the experience of modern warfare — as it truly is.
Founder of Domino Foundation Anton Shukhnin personally participated in the initiative during his visit to the museum. For him, the issue of war and its remembrance is deeply personal: after the occupation of Donetsk in 2014, he was forced to leave his hometown, where he was born and worked. The loss of his home became a turning point that shaped his future civic stance and charitable activities.
During his visit, Shukhnin emphasized the importance of the National Defense University as the place where future officers of the Ukrainian armed forces are trained.
“This is the alma mater of the Ukrainian army, an institution with a long history. Generations of officers were trained here, and it is important for us to support such institutions,” he said.
Pavlo Netiosov, Head of the War Museum at the National Defense University of Ukraine, stressed that the museum develops solely through the support of patrons and charitable organizations, without the use of budget funds.
“Everything displayed in the exhibition was not created with state money. The assistance of philanthropists allows the museum to be filled with living meaning. When foreign delegations or members of parliament visit us, they often hear many important stories here for the first time — stories they later use in their work to benefit Ukraine,” Netiosov said.
At the Domino Foundation, they explain that participation in the museum’s creation is a logical continuation of the foundation’s work. Previously and alongside this initiative, the foundation’s primary efforts were focused on practical support for units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
The foundation has provided vehicles, equipment, and drones to combat and special units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense. Special attention was given to units operating in the Pokrovsk direction of Donetsk region, where transport and technical support are critically important for logistics, evacuating the wounded, and saving the lives of soldiers.
In addition to military assistance, the Domino Foundation carries out humanitarian initiatives for civilians affected by the war: supporting internally displaced persons, the elderly, and children from orphanages by providing them with communication devices, equipment, clothing, and educational materials.
The foundation emphasizes that preserving the memory of the war is an important component of national security. That is why involvement in the creation of the War Museum at the National Defense University of Ukraine is seen as a contribution to shaping historical truth and the identity of future generations.