Ukraine Commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day at Babyn Yar
On 27 January, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with members of the diplomatic corps of foreign states, representatives of the Jewish community, the Chief Rabbi of Kyiv and Ukraine, and members of the public, commemorated the memory of millions of innocent children, women, and men murdered as a result of Nazi genocidal policies.
Exhibition “In Search of Lost Meaning. Matvii Vaisberg” on the Occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day
28 January – 15 February 2026 The Babyn Yar National Historical and Memorial Reserve, in partnership with the National Center “Ukrainian House,” presents an exhibition project dedicated to International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed annually on 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of prisoners from the Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Israeli Minister Zeev Elkin Visits the Babyn Yar National Historical and Memorial Reserve
On November 12, Israeli Minister Zeev Elkin visited the Babyn Yar National Historical and Memorial Reserve as part of his official visit to Ukraine.
Screening and Discussion of Serhiy Bukovsky’s Documentary Spell Your Name
On September 29, as part of the commemorative program marking the 84th anniversary of the Babyn Yar tragedy, the Living Memory exhibition center hosted a screening and discussion of Serhiy Bukovsky’s documentary Spell Your Name.
Interfaith Prayer of Remembrance at Babyn Yar
On September 29, marking the 84th anniversary of the Babyn Yar tragedy, an interfaith prayer of remembrance took place at the Menorah Memorial — on the very ground where mass executions occurred. Despite rain and an air raid alert, representatives of different faiths and traditions came together to honor the memory of the innocent victims and to pray for peace.
Memorial Concert by Yevhen Hromov at “Living Memory”
On September 28, marking the 84th anniversary of the Babyn Yar tragedy, the “Living Memory” exhibition center at the National Historical and Memorial Reserve Babyn Yar hosted a memorial piano concert by renowned Ukrainian pianist Yevhen Hromov.
The 10th Annual March of Memory at Babyn Yar
On September 28, the 10th annual March of Memory took place—despite a night of airstrikes, despite cold and rain. Memory proved stronger than darkness, and collective action stronger than fear.
“State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda” Opens at Babyn Yar National Historical and Memorial Reserve
Kyiv, Ukraine — September 28, 2025 To mark the 84th anniversary of the mass shootings at Babyn Yar, the Babyn Yar National Historical and Memorial Reserve has opened the international exhibition State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda, developed in cooperation with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM).
Program Announcement: 84th Anniversary of the Babyn Yar Tragedy
The Babyn Yar National Historical and Memorial Reserve invites you to join a series of events dedicated to the 84th anniversary of the Babyn Yar tragedy. These commemorations unite us in a shared act of remembrance for the victims of Nazi crimes. The program is organized in cooperation with the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance, the State Service of Ukraine for Ethnic Policy and Freedom of Conscience, and civic leaders.
