Ukraine commemorates Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day; Holodomor museum opens for public
On 22 November, Ukraine commemorates Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day. The Holodomor Museum in Kyiv will be open to the public from 13:00 (1 p.m.), with free admission for all, according to the museum’s website.
At 4 p.m. on 22 November, Ukraine will honour the memory of millions of innocent Holodomor victims with a nationwide minute of silence.
In 1932–1933, the communist totalitarian regime carried out genocide against the Ukrainian people. Millions died from artificial famine caused by the violent seizure of food, the blockade of villages, travel bans, and repression against those who resisted.
In the context of the new Russian-Ukrainian war, the policy of destruction continues: Russia is again committing war crimes and continuing its genocidal practices against Ukrainians.
The memory of the Holodomor is therefore an important element of Ukraine’s resilience, unity, and mobilisation for struggle and victory.
Throughout 22 November, people can also visit places of remembrance for Holodomor victims in their communities. At 4 p.m. all are invited to pause for a nationwide minute of silence and light a Candle of Remembrance on their windowsill — at home, at work, or wherever they are.
A candle in the window is a sign that the living remember those who died. It is a silent protest against genocide and a symbol of faith in the future of Ukraine.
Wherever you are on 22 November at 4 p.m. light a Candle of Remembrance, remember those killed by starvation, and support those defending Ukraine’s freedom.
