Monument to children, who were shot in Babi Yar

The Monument to children, who were shot in Babi Yar is a bronze sculpture located within the Babi Yar memorial complex in Kyiv. The artwork depicts young figures and serves as a focal point within the larger grounds dedicated to remembering those who lost their lives there.

The memorial was inaugurated in 2001 and commemorates events that took place between 1941 and 1943 during the Nazi occupation of the region. Its creation marked a deliberate effort to document and remember what happened at this site.

This memorial serves as a gathering place where people come to remember and honor those who were killed, with visitors often leaving flowers and messages of remembrance.

The memorial is located within the Babi Yar grounds and is best reached by exiting at Dorohozhychi metro station, from where a short walk through the complex brings you to the sculpture. The site is accessible throughout the year and open air, so visitors should plan accordingly.

The bronze figures are intentionally small in scale to express the vulnerability of the victims and to create an emotional connection with visitors. This artistic choice emphasizes the contrast between the innocence of children and the brutality of what occurred.

Location: Kyiv

GPS coordinates: 50.47447,30.45021

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03