State Archive of Lviv Oblast

The State Archive of Lviv Oblast houses documents spanning many centuries, including administrative files, personal correspondence, and materials documenting the region's past. The collection features records from medieval states, letters of significant historical figures, and ancient birchbark texts.

The archive was established in 1939 when three separate institutions merged to create a unified repository for regional records. This consolidation brought together collections that previously existed in different locations, creating a central resource for the area's documented past.

The documents reflect how different rulers and peoples shaped the region over centuries through their administrative systems and daily records. Visitors can trace the cultural layers left by successive civilizations in the preserved materials.

Researchers can visit the facility and receive guidance from specialists when searching for documents. It helps to research what materials are available ahead of time to make the most of your visit.

The facility holds letters written by Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, a pivotal figure in Ukrainian history, as well as rare birchbark manuscripts. These texts come from the ancient city of Zvenyhorod and offer insight into early forms of written communication.