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Holocaust Memory: Ukrainian and Polish Experiences Public Lecture at the “Sense” Bookstore in Kyiv

insidethegatesOn 28 July, the sixth meeting of the Polish Institute's History Club took place at the Sens bookshop in Kyiv. This time, the topic was the memory of the Holocaust and World War II — particularly relevant at a time when Ukraine is experiencing a new national trauma.

Historian Anatolii Podolskyi, in conversation with journalist and radio host Yelyzaveta Tsaregradska, discussed the Ukrainian and Polish experiences of commemorating victims, both at the local and national levels. They discussed the role of communities, the need for a systematic approach on the part of the state, and the challenges associated with understanding the Holocaust after the start of a full-scale war.

"For European peoples, the dignity of life is an absolute value, but the dignity of death is no less important. That is why it is so important to properly commemorate all victims of the Holocaust. Soviet and later russian propaganda replaced the word “Jew” with “peaceful population” on memorial signs. After Ukraine regained its independence, research centres appeared that are restoring the historical truth, but they need state support. The Polish example in this regard is indicative," said Anatolii Podolskyi, director of the Ukrainian Centre for Holocaust Studies.

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