Kruty, Nizhynskyy district, Chernihivska region, Ukraine

Kruty, located in the Nizhynskyy district of the Chernihivska region, is synonymous with Ukrainian valor. It is the site where young Ukrainian cadets and students bravely stood against Bolshevik forces during the Battle of Kruty on January 29, 1918. Every year, this historic event is commemorated, ensuring the legacy of these young heroes lives on. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other Ukrainian leaders, including the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada and the Prime Minister, regularly honor the memory of the Kruty Heroes with ceremonies and tributes at Askold’s Grave in Kyiv. This solemn occasion draws participants from across Ukraine, reinforcing the country's commitment to independence and sovereignty. The remembrance activities highlight Ukraine's turbulent history and the ongoing struggle for national identity and freedom.