How in Ukraine the memory of the victims of the Holocaust was honored: lessons that cannot be forgotten

January 27, 2025, on the International Day of Memory of the Holocaust Victims, ceremonies were held throughout Ukraine, dedicated to preserving the memory of the tragedy of the Jewish people.

These events united not only representatives of Jewish communities and authorities, but also ordinary residents who came to pay tribute to millions of dead.

At the state level, Ukraine celebrated the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the death camp of Aushvitz-Birkenau, which became a symbol of the Holocaust. As noted in the United Nations, the Holocaust tragedy remains an important reminder for all mankind about what hatred, anti -Semitism and discrimination lead to.

In large cities of Ukraine, such as Uzhgorod, Lviv, Odessa, Dnipro, Nikolaev, Ivano-Frankivsk and Kyiv, commemorative events were held. Prayers, laying of flowers and memorial meetings were also held in rural and urban communities.

“We see that the memory of the victims of the Holocaust remains in the hearts of people. This is not just a tribute to the past, this is a lesson for the future, ” – noted in Jewish organizations.

Basic events in cities

• Uzhgorod: Representatives of the Jewish community and local authorities gathered at the building of the former synagogue, now the regional Philharmonic. At the monument with the image of the star of David, candles of memory were lit.
• Lviv: After the ceremony at the Memorial of the victims of the Lviv ghetto, the participants headed for the memorial stone on the territory of the former Yanovsk concentration camp, where lamps in memory of the dead were lit.
• Odessa: In the Prokhorovsky Square, a ceremony of laying flowers was held to the memorial to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust and the alley of the righteous of the peoples of the world.
• Dnieper: The Museum “Memory of the Jewish People and the Holocaust in Ukraine” was shown by the film “Why I am Living”, which talks about the events of the Holocaust and the tragedy of the Jewish family in Mariupol.
• Ivano-Frankivsk: The Jewish cemetery was remembered by victims of mass executions, as a result of which about 120 thousand people were killed.

State support

At the state level, Ukraine also pays great attention to preserving the memory of the Holocaust. Within the framework of events throughout the country, representatives of the authorities, educational institutions and public organizations took an active part. In Kyiv, a tour was organized for schoolchildren and lyceum students to the National Historical and Memorial Reserve “Babi Yar”.

“Large -scale tragedies, such as the Holocaust, must not be forgotten. Today, in the context of new challenges for Ukraine and Israel, the memory of these events becomes especially important, ”the organizers of the events noted.

Zelensky: “The memory of the victims of the Holocaust is our common mission”

The President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky on this day addressed Ukrainians and the international community with an important message. On his official page, he recalled that the Holocaust is not just a tragedy of the Jewish people, but also a lesson for all mankind.

“On January 27, the world honors the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. This was a purposeful destruction by the Nazis of an entire people – six million Jews, 1.5 million of whom were Ukrainian Jews. Evil did not disappear from our world, and we must be united in the struggle for justice, peace and human dignity, ”Zelensky emphasized.

Zelensky also took part in the memory ceremony in Kyiv, which was held in the National Historical and Memorial Reserve “Babi Yar”. In his speech, the president noted the importance of preserving the memory of the victims of the Holocaust, and also emphasized the need to combat modern manifestations of hatred and aggression.

“We must remember that indifference is a nutritious soil for evil. Ukraine today knows what the struggle for life is, and we understand the importance of memory of the past to build the future, ”the president said.

These words sound especially acute in the conditions of Russian aggression against Ukraine, when the country again encounters violence and destruction.

Memory in every corner of the country

According to the data United Jewish community of UkraineThe ceremonies were held in many settlements, including small cities and villages. In each place, the event was unique, but united their common goal – to preserve the memory of the millions of innocently dead.

On the site of Nanovosti – Israeli news It is noted that the preservation of the memory of the Holocaust is important for both Ukraine and Israel. This is not only a tribute to the dead, but also a reminder to future generations about the need to fight hatred and discrimination.

Conclusion

Ukraine demonstrates deep respect for the memory of the victims of the Holocaust, preserving the historical heritage and organizing events at all levels – from local communities to state structures.

Read more about the most important historical events that unite Ukraine and Israel on the site Nanovosti – Israeli News.

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