Ukraine is 33?! Memory of Independence and the (In)dependence of Memory

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On August 23rd, Karazin University hosted an in-person lecture titled "Ukraine is 33?! Memory of Independence and the (In)dependence of Memory." This event concluded a series of lectures within the "Independence Week" project at Karazin University.

Associate Professor of the Department of Ukrainian History in the School of History, Yevhen Zakharchenko, discussed the tradition of state-building in Ukraine and the events that preceded the proclamation of the Act of Independence of Ukraine. He particularly highlighted the role played by the Soviet and dissident backgrounds of the participants in these events. The attendees learned about the significance of August 24th and its symbolic meaning in today's world of historical myths, fake news, and hostile propaganda.

"Currently, there is a shift in how Ukraine is represented on the global stage and within its society. Ukraine is emerging as a strong young state with a modern, youthful nation that continues to fight. Ukrainians have endured massive extreme catastrophes (the Holodomor, the Great Terror, World War II, etc.). Despite this, we have managed to carry the torch of independence through all these extremes and continue to do so," said Zakharchenko.

We also remind you that the second part of Independence Week was marked by the opening of the exhibition "Communism = Rashism," which will run until the end of September. For more details, follow the link.