On August 08, at “Tkuma” Institute and Museum “Jewish Memory and Holocaust in Ukraine” we had the honor to welcome officers working with the personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – participants in the methodological meeting that took place in Dnipro this week. The issues of moral and psychological support for the actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the course of fulfilling tasks to counter Russian aggression, increase the effectiveness of propaganda work, etc. were considered at the meeting.
Among others, there was a command staff from different regions of Ukraine, including higher education institutions, in particular, Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National University of Air Force. The day before, the officers visited the Museum “Civil Feat of the Dnipropetrovsk Region in the Events of the ATO”, then, they visited us. Dr. Yehor Vradii, deputy director, and Valentyn Rybalka, researcher conducted the Holocaust Museum tour for dear guests. They talked about World War II and the Holocaust history, the memory of these events in Ukraine and in the world, the behavior of people during the war and the Righteous among the Nations’ feat. Special attention was paid to the exposition dedicated to the Revolution of Dignity and the modern war of Russia against Ukraine.
After the excursion, the officers had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Igor Shchupak. During the meeting, they talked about the connection of the past with the present, historical myths and their influence on people’s consciousness. They also discussed the importance of conducting systematic educational events for young people, in particular, on patriotic education, including for cadets of Ukraine. We have already agreed on joint educational events on the basis of our Museum – therefore, to be continued!