history

Memorials are more than memories cast in basalt and concrete; as reference points, they are sources of veneration and contempt, at the mercy of political interests and deliberate acts of manipulation. And, time and time again, citizens weigh in with their creativity and exemplify how they themselves want to remember – through photos, crosses, or, at times, even a spray can.

We are currently witnessing and participating in the processes of reinterpreting the history of World War II and the formation of the modern historic narrative in Ukraine.

On September 28-29, the second Festival of Living Stories was held, organized by NGO Insha Osvita. The event got together over 700 participants.