Holodomor Memorial to Victims of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932–1933

The Holodomor Memorial is a memorial in Washington dedicated to victims of the 1932-1933 famine. A bronze relief sculpture shows wheat stalks fading into the distance, symbolizing the agricultural devastation of that era.

The memorial was completed in 2015 to honor millions of Ukrainians who died during Soviet-engineered starvation. This event defined a period of Ukrainian history and created lasting wounds in the nation's collective memory.

The memorial serves as a place where visitors encounter the story of Ukrainian suffering and loss during this dark period. People stop here to learn about an event that shaped Ukrainian identity and memory.

The memorial stands at the intersection of North Capitol Street and Massachusetts Avenue and is open daily. You can reach it on foot from Union Station or use public transportation to get there easily.

The memorial was designed by artist Larysa Kurylas and is one of only three monuments in Washington designed or co-designed by women. This makes it a noteworthy example of female representation among the city's major memorials.

Location: Washington

Operator: United States National Park Service

GPS coordinates: 38.89754,-77.00956

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44