Memorial in Commemoration of Famines' Victims in Ukraine, Memorial complex and museum in Pechersk district, Kyiv, Ukraine
Description
The memorial is a complex in Kyiv with a 32-meter white concrete chapel shaped like a candle and topped with gilded flame patterns. Its windows are designed with Ukrainian embroidery motifs, making the structure itself a visual symbol of remembrance.
History
The memorial opened in 2008 to honor millions of Ukrainians who died during the 1932-1933 famine. This tragedy was legally recognized as genocide by Ukrainian law in 2006.
Culture
The name references the hunger catastrophe known as Holodomor, meaning "death by hunger" in Ukrainian. Visitors can see stone tablets in the Hall of Memory listing affected locations, showing how widespread the tragedy touched the nation.
Practical
The complex is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, including holidays, and visitors can walk through at their own pace. The grounds offer plenty of space to view the stone tablets and display areas without feeling crowded.
Did you know?
Visitors walk through the "Black Boards" alley, where historical documents and survivor testimonies are displayed alongside each other. These personal accounts bring the past close and make it real for anyone who reads them.
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