Portfolio of Family Coat of Arms, devised by Kasyanenko Rostyslav, ENG

The Ukrainian and German journalist Rostyslav Kasyanenko has dedicated himself to genealogical research and heraldry. Originally Ukrainian, now living in Munich (Bavaria) he working in Ukrainian Free University (Est. 1921) as archivist. Curator of Heraldic Teams, Member of Ukrainian Heraldry Society (UHS) R.Kasyanenko is Deviser of the Family and Municipal Coat of Arms and Author of the exhibition concept project: “Maritime flags and arms of the Black Sea countries vs. Mediterranean: what has changed in 175 years?”

Author of scientific articles (2023-24):
Parallels between the meaning of Symbol and Myth according to Hryhorii Skovoroda and heraldic systems
Heraldry as a marker of evolution of national identity in Ukraine and Slovakia: from the Princely era to the "Spring of Nations" (XI-XIX centuries)
Historical parallels in the formation of national awareness in Ukraine and Slovakia in modern times (1848-1992)
Proto-heraldry of Kievan Rus': dynastic symbols of the Princely era, and how does the Palatine Lion relate to this?
Symbols of the House of Romanovyches: the Bavarian influence in Ukrainian heraldry

Participant of Scientific Conferences (2023-24):
- XXХІІІ Heraldic Conference of the Ukrainian Heraldry Society, October 13, 2023, Lviv
- International Conference “Slovak-Ukrainian Relations in the Field of Language, Literature, and Culture in Slovakia and the Central European Space”, University of Prešov, Institute of Ukrainian Studies, Faculty of Arts, 18-20.10.2023
- International Conference „The Past, Present, and Future of Heraldry: Universality and Interdisciplinarity“, Vilnius, 12-13.06.24
- International Conference "Coats of Arms as Weapons – Heraldic Symbols in Political, Dynastic, Military, and Legal Conflicts of the Middle Ages and Early Modern Period”, Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg Greifswald.
According to the heraldist, he has worked with many heraldic artists over
the years. However, he developed the ideas for all the coats of arms himself, except for his own. The case of the Kasyanenko (from the Shovkoplias clan) family coat of arms — featuring an audacious Cossack riding a rhinoceros — deserves special attention. "After all, one could talk about one's own crest, just like one's ancestors, for an eternity," he says.

1. PORTFOLIO OF PERSONAL COATS OF ARMS supervised by Ukrainian heraldist Rostyslav Kasyanenko Armorials: UHT ( Ukrainian Heraldry Society), SVRT (Union for the Revival of Family Traditions), 'O herbakh' ('About Coats of Arms')

2. Ukrainian Heraldists : Rostyslav Kasyanenko Curator of Heraldic Teams The Ukrainian and German journalist Rostyslav Kasyanenko has dedicated himself to genealogical research and heraldry, by his own account, not for very long. "What are a few, even a dozen years, compared to eternity?" he jokes, hinting at the times of the Crusades, during which the first armigers (bearers of coats of arms) appeared . According to the heraldist, he has worked with many heraldic artists over the years. However, he developed the ideas for all the coats of arms himself, except for his own. The case of the Kasyanenko ( from the Shovkoplias clan) family coat of arms — featuring a n a udacious Cossack riding a rhinoceros — deserves special attention. "After all, one could talk about one's own crest, just like one's ancestors, for an eternity," he says . Spravzhnza Varta ( varta.com.ua) , 21.12.2022

3. Rostyslav Kasyanenko Curator of Heraldic Teams . Member of Ukrainian Heraldry Society Deviser of the Family and Municipal Coat of Arms Author of the exhibition concept project : Maritime flags and arms of the Black Sea countries vs. Mediterranean : what has changed in 175 years ? Author of scientific articles (2023-24): Parallels between the meaning of Symbol and Myth according to Hryhorii Skovoroda and heraldic systems Heraldry as a marker of e volution of national identity in Ukraine and Slovakia: from the P rincely era to the "Spring of Nations " ( XI-XIX centuries ) Historical parallels in the formation of national awareness in Ukraine and Slovakia in modern times ( 1848-1992 ) Proto-heraldry of Kievan Rus ': dynastic symbols of the Princely era, and how does the Palatine Lion relate to this? Symbols of the House of Romanovyches: the Bavarian influence in Ukrainian heraldry Participant of Scientific Conferences (2023-24): X X ХІІІ Heraldic Conference of the Ukrainian Heraldry Society, October 13, 2023, Lviv International Conference “Slovak-Ukrainian Relations in the Field of Language, Literature, and Culture in Slovakia and the Central European Space”, University of Prešov, Institute of Ukrainian Studies, Faculty of Arts, 18-20.10.2023 International Conference „The Past, Present, and Future of Heraldry: Universality and Interdisciplinarity“ , Vilnius , 12-13.06.2 4 International Conference " Coats of Arms as Weapons – Heraldic Symbols in Political, Dynastic, Military, and Legal Conflicts of the Middle Ages and Early Modern Period” , University of Greifswald, Alfried Krupp Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg

4. Armorials: UHS ( Ukrainian Heraldry Society), 'O herbakh' (The Public Register ) , URFT (Union for the Revival of Family Traditions ) Great and Small Coat of Arms devised or commissioned by Rostyslav Kas y anenko

5. The SPODARYKS from Nadsyannya and Galicia Family Coat of Arms Blazon Shield: Per pale Gules and Azure, a key Or palewise with an embattled cross Argent in the bow, and a cross crosslet and a six-pointed star cut in the ward; in dexter chief Gules, an oak leaf Or, above it two six-pointed stars in pale, the dexter star Or above the sinister star Argent; in sinister base Azure, a fortress Or with a closed gate, above it a crescent Argent horns upward. Crest: A phoenix Or displayed, langued Gules, with an emerald on a ribbon Gules. Supporters: Dexter, a lion Or langued Gules and armed Argent; sinister, a bear Sable langued Gules and armed Argent, holding an almond-shaped shield Gules with a cross Or within an annulet. Motto: On a scroll Or lined Azure, the motto in Azure: “SI DEUS PRO NOBIS, QUIS CONTRA NOS” (“If God is for us, who can be against us”). The coat of arms was devised by Rostyslav Kasianenko and Maksym Karyi, designed by M. Karyi ( No . 733 in UHS Register ) Armigers :   Maria Mykolaivna ( née SPODARYK ) and Anna Yevhenivna SYUCH (both from Lviv )

6. More Family Coat of Arms devised with Maksym Karyi   Armiger :   Vero K OZLOVSKI from Helmond No. 864   in UHS Register Armiger :   Yevhen SYUCH from Lviv No. 736   in UHS Register Armiger : HRABOVETS from Piddubivka No. 737  in UHS Register

7. Armigers :  KOLISNYK S from Luhansk, Starobilsk and Yevsug No. 770   in UHS Register Armiger :   Prokop KOLISNYK from Yevsug   No. 747   in UHS Register Armiger :  Zinaida PODSTYOGIN A from O . -Zuyevo   No. 753   in UHS Register Family Coat of Arms devised with Valeriy Napitkin

8. Armiger :   KASYANENKO from Luhansk No. 763   in UHS Register Armigers :  KOLISNYK S from Luhansk and Sunnyvale , USA No. 762 in UHS Register Armigers :  PODSTYOGIN S from O . -Zuyevo URFT Register, part II   Family Coat of Arms devised with Maksymov, Karyi, Chernukhin , Napitkin

9. Blazon Shield: Or , in chief a Cossack proper riding a rhinoceros Gules, his chub (forelock) and mustache Sable, wearing boots of the same, an azure caftan with sharovary (sirval) of the same, belted Gules, with a sabre featuring a golden hilt in black scabbards adorned with Or , hanging from the belt, and bearing aloft in both hands a segment of azure fabric . Crest : Upon a simple helmet affronty, wings of a hawk elevated Or, burdened with numerous drops of water: to dexter Gules, to sinister Azure, between the wings a Gules purse, fastened with a golden button. Azure mantling, doubled Or. Motto : Inscribed in golden letters upon an azure ribbon: "KROV NE VODA, ROZLIVATI SHKODA" ("Blood is not water, to spill is harmful "). The coat of arms is supplemented by a ribbon of the Order of the Patriotic War (1941-45) , between two ribbons of the Order of the Red Star, emerging from below the shield. The coat of arms was entered into The Public Register in 2019. Devised by Ilya Yemelin and Alexey Maksimov; designed by A. Maksimov (commissioned by Rost y slav Kasyanenko ): Armiger :  Vasyl Andriyovych Kas y anenko from Yastrubene ( Sumy County, Kharkiv Governorate ) The Kasyanenko (from the Shovkoplias clan ) Family Coat of Arms

10. Дякую за увагу! Thank you for your attention ! Rostyslav Kasyanenko heraldist, curator of Heraldic Teams, UA Ro [email protected] Facebook | LinkedIn | [email protected] (+ 38 067) 573-73-25 | TG , Whatsapp, Viber