On January 15, 2024, the presentation of Andrii Kozytskyi's book "The Big Lie. Methods, narratives and dynamics of denial of the Holodomor".
In his book, the author addresses a topic that remains extremely important for Ukraine — the Holodomor of 1932–1933. Kozytskyi details the history of denial of this tragic stage, which claimed the lives of millions of Ukrainians.
"Mother with her hungry children" (author's signature). Kharkiv, 1933.
Alexander Wienerberger / Samara Pearce Archive
According to the author, denial of the Holodomor began almost simultaneously with its implementation. In order to hide the genocide of the Ukrainian people committed in the early 1930s and to smooth over the traces of this tragedy, the leaders of the USSR consistently rejected the facts of the Holodomor.
In his book, Kozytskyi analyzes the various methods and narratives used to deny the Holodomor. The author studies the dynamics of this process and points out its influence on Ukrainian society. The book aims to reveal the mechanisms that were used to distort the truth and create an alternative reality regarding the Holodomor.
"Alternative pension plan" (author's signature). An old man sits on a wooden bridge and begs for alms. Photo from 1933.
Alexander Wienerberger / Samara Pearce Archive
The presentation of the book will take place at the Ivan Franko University, which is not only an academic institution, but also a place for the formation of public consciousness. The participants of the event will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the in-depth analysis of the topic presented by Andriy Kozytsky, as well as to discuss issues related to historical truth and memory.
The event, organized by the National Museum of the Holodomor-genocide, will contribute to highlighting important aspects of the history of Ukraine and encourage discussion of topics that remain relevant for modern society. Such initiatives are important for strengthening national historical consciousness.
Dead of hunger and people dying near the fence of the Ozeryan Church in Kharkiv. Photo from 1933.
Alexander Wienerberger / Samara Pearce Archive
"Fresh graves for the starving" (author's signature). The outskirts of Kharkiv, 1933.
Alexander Wienerberger / Samara Pearce Archive
"A real participant in the "hunger march" - a woman who was left skin and bones due to hunger, photographed in Soviet Ukraine" (author's signature of Whiting Williams, published in his article about the Holodomor in Ukraine in Answers magazine in February 1934). The photo was taken in August 1933.
Whiting Williams Photographs / Western Reserve Historical Society
Source: holodomormuseum.org.ua
