Holodomor 1932-33: Why the Soviet authorities created genocide in Ukraine

Nataliya Naumenko emphasizes that the Holodomor of 1932–1933 was not only a natural disaster but a planned genocide aimed at eliminating Ukrainian identity, freedom, and statehood. Honoring the memory of millions of innocent victims, she reminds us of one of the most brutal crimes against the Ukrainian people.

Today is a day when we remember the cost that Ukrainians have paid and continue to pay for their freedom. Today we bow before the memory of the deceased, light a candle in our homes, and pass the truth on to future generations so that such evil never happens again. Eternal memory to the victims of the Holodomor.

Nataliya Naumenko emphasizes the tragic nature of the Holodomor, pointing to its significance as genocide and calling for respect and commemoration of its victims. By recalling the past, we strive to prevent similar tragedies in the future, using knowledge from past events for the education and memory of descendants.