Abstract
The article presents the results of a comprehensive research of the creative heritage of Mikhail Vrubel, that based in the funds and collections Ukrainian museums. An attempt was made to characterize the main features of «Kyiv» period the artist of the late XIX — early XX century, analyzed important works that created in Ukraine, and their importance in the artistic works of the artist. The necessity of thorough study of the national cultural heritage as one of the communicative means in the conditions of intensive cultural policy of Ukraine is indicated.