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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to honor the memory of Ukraine's fallen heroes, as seen in recent commemorations held across the nation. In Kryvyi Rih, Kyiv, and other key locations, Zelenskyy paid tribute to victims of Russian aggression and defenders of Ukraine's sovereignty. The events commemorate sacrifices made by soldiers, civilians, and heroes from the past and present conflicts. A nationwide moment of silence in Kyiv's metro serves as a daily reminder of the lives lost. Through these acts, Ukraine not only honors its fallen but also reinforces its determination to preserve freedom and democracy. The nation stands united in memory, from large-scale memorials to personal tributes.

What actions has President Zelenskyy taken to honor fallen Ukrainian heroes?

President Zelenskyy regularly participates in ceremonies and memorial unveilings to honor the memory of fallen Ukrainian heroes. He has visited various sites like Kryvyi Rih and Kyiv, paying respects to victims and defenders. These acts symbolize the nation's tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for Ukraine's sovereignty.

How does Ukraine commemorate the memory of fallen soldiers in the metro system?

In Kyiv, a nationwide moment of silence is announced daily at 9:00 a.m. across 19 metro stations where technically feasible. This moment serves as a poignant reminder of the fallen defenders and civilians, reinforcing the collective memory and honoring their sacrifices.

What is the significance of commemorating the Heroes of Kruty in Ukraine?

Commemorating the Heroes of Kruty serves as a symbolic tribute to those who defended Ukraine’s sovereignty during the Bolshevik offensive on Kyiv in 1918. President Zelenskyy's tribute at Askold's Grave emphasizes the ongoing recognition of their bravery and the historical context of Ukraine's struggle for independence.

Why are memorial events important for Ukraine's national identity?

Memorial events play a crucial role in strengthening Ukraine's national identity by honoring those who sacrificed their lives for their country's sovereignty and independence. These events serve as a reminder of the nation's resilience and commitment to freedom, ensuring that the memory of the fallen remains a cornerstone of collective consciousness.

What role do public events and memorials play in Ukraine's remembrance culture?

Public events and memorials in Ukraine reinforce national remembrance culture by bringing communities together to honor and remember fallen heroes. These gatherings underline the importance of collective memory, provide solace to grieving families, and signal the resilience of a nation united against threats to its sovereignty.

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In Kryvyi Rih, Zelenskyy honoured the memory of those killed in a Russian missile attack Zelenskyy honors memory of those killed in Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih. VIDEO+PHOTOS On Friday (11 April), President Volodymyr Zelenskyy travelled to the site of the Russian missile attack in Kryvyi Rih on 4 April to honor memory of the dead Ukrainians. 3 378 32 Previously in trend: Missile attack on Kryvyi Rih

Volodymyr and Olena Zelenskyy honoured the memory of Ukrainians killed in Bucha Zelenskyy and First Lady honour memory of Ukrainians killed in Bucha. PHOTOS On the third anniversary of the liberation of Bucha from the Russian occupiers, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska, together with European delegations, paid tribute to the memory of the murdered Ukrainians. 3 444 67 Previously in trend: Bucha massacre

Dmytro Kotsiubailo’s memory honoured in Kyiv Second anniversary of death of Dmytro Kotsiubailo (Da Vinci): Hero of Ukraine’s memory honoured in Kyiv. VIDEO+PHOTOS The commemoration of the "Da Vinci's Wolves" battalion commander, Hero of Ukraine Dmytro Kotsiubailo (Da Vinci) was held at Askold's Grave in Kyiv. 4 015 10 Previously in trend: Anniversary of death of Dmytro Kotsiubailo (Da Vinci)

A moment of silence in the subway Nationwide moment of silence will be announced in Kyiv metro every day at 9:00 a.m. To honor the memory of the fallen Defenders and civilians of Ukraine, the announcement will be broadcast at 19 stations where technically feasible. 1 060 14

Zelenskyy at Askold’s grave Zelenskyy pays tribute to Heroes of Kruty at Askold’s Grave. PHOTOS On the Day of Remembrance of the Heroes of Kruty, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy honoured the memory of those who held back the Bolshevik offensive on Kyiv on 29 January 1918. 2 414 28

Зеленський у День ЗСУ вшанував пам’ять полеглих воїнів Zelenskyy honored memory of fallen soldiers on Armed Forces Day. PHOTOS On the Day of the Armed Forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid tribute to the memory of the fallen defenders. 1 968 21 Previously in trend: War

Меморіал на честь полеглих розвідників Memorial in honor of fallen reconnaissance men was unveiled in Kyiv near St. Michael’s Cathedral. PHOTOS On 29 August 2024, a memorial dedicated to the warriors of the Artan Special Forces of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine who fell in battle was unveiled near St. Michael's Cathedral in Kyiv. 2 965 1

У Києві на Лісовому кладовищі відкрили меморіал полеглим захисникам і захисницям України Memorial monument to fallen defenders was opened in Kyiv - Klitschko. PHOTOS On the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine, a memorial monument to the fallen soldiers was unveiled at the Lisove Cemetery in Kyiv. 3 340 3

герої льотчики Streets in Mykolaiv named after four pilots-Heroes of Ukraine. PHOTO Four streets in Mykolaiv now bear the names of pilots - Vadym Blahovisnyi, Hennadii Matuliak, Danylo Murashko and Yehor Serediuk. All of them are Heroes of Ukraine, awarded this highest title posthumously. All of them served in the 299th Tactical Aviation Brigade of the Air Force. 4 177 6

оленівка Relatives of those killed and injured in Olenivka terrorist attack call on Verkhovna Rada to establish Memorial Day Relatives of those killed and injured as a result of the occupiers' terrorist attack in the Olenivka colony call on the parliament to establish a Memorial Day. 628 5

Знесення росіянами меморіал пам’яті жертв голодомору у Луганську In Luhansk, Russians demolish monuments to "Victims of Stalin’s repressions" and "Victims of Holodomor" The occupiers demolished memorial signs to the Victims of Stalinist Repression and the Victims of the Holodomor in Luhansk. 4 777 20

коцюбайло Anniversary of death of Hero of Ukraine Dmytro Kotsiubailo (Da Vinci): memorial service was held in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS On 7 March 2023, in the Bakhmut direction, the commander of the Da Vinci Wolves special forces, Dmytro Kotsiubailo, with call sign Da Vinci, was killed in a battle with the Russian occupiers. Today, Ukraine honors the memory of the fallen Hero. 6 832 21 Previously in trend: War

одеса Russian attack on Odesa: People bring flowers and toys to destroyed high-rise building where 5 children died. VIDEO&PHOTOS In Odesa, people carry flowers, toys and lamps to the high-rise building where 12 people, including 5 children, were killed in a Russian drone attack on 2 March. 9 300 33 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

зеленський Zelenskyy honored memory of fallen soldiers at Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv. PHOTOS On December 15, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the memory of Ukraine’s defenders during a working visit to Lviv. 4 151 15 Society

зеленський,пам'яті,стіна,пам'ять,полеглі Zelensky commemorates fallen soldiers on Armed Forces Day. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky honored the memory of Ukrainian defenders who laid down their lives for their country. 5 230 30 Ukrainian Politics

зсу,воїн,захисник,піхота Ukraine will mark Day of Defenders of Ukraine on 1 October and will observe minute’s silence in memory of fallen Tomorrow, 1 October, Ukraine will celebrate the Day of Defenders. A minute of silence and tribute will be held at 09:00 a.m.. 4 120 7 Previously in trend: War

баку,пам'яті,стіна Memorial Wall to Fallen Defenders of Ukraine Unveiled in Baku: Names of 26 Azerbaijani heroes inscribed on it. PHOTOS Wall of Remembrance of Fallen Defenders of Ukraine was unveiled in Azerbaijani capital Baku. To date, names of 26 Azerbaijani heroes who died liberating Ukrainian land from Russian occupiers are known. 17 713 64 Photo News

буринський Defending Ukraine, soldier Oleksandr Burynskyi was killed in Bakhmut. PHOTO В ніч з 22 на 23-те березня у бою за м.Бахмут загинув захисник України Олександр Буринський. 17 274 21 Previously in trend: War

панахида Memory of soldiers who died in war with Russian Federation since 2014 was commemorated in center of Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS Today, March 14, a ceremony was held to honor the soldiers who died in the Russian-Ukrainian war near the Wall of Memory of those who died for Ukraine, located near the St. Michael’s Golden-Top Monastery. 2 626 10 Previously in trend: War

артисти "Fallen Artists": on anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, exhibition in honor of fallen Ukrainian artists, athletes and dancers was held in New York. VIDEO&PHOTOS An event marking the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine was held in New York: "Unbreakable Spirit - A Commemoration of One Year of Ukrainian Resilience and Resistance". During the event, an exhibition in honor of fallen Ukrainian artists, athletes and dancers called "Fallen Artists" was held. 6 035 5 Previously in trend: War

богачук Memory of first fallen Heroes of Heavenly Hundred was commemorated in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS In Kyiv, the memory of the first fallen Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred was commemorated as part of the traditional annual Memorial Walk. 2 972 10 Society

свічка Border guard Mykola Litvinov died defending Ukraine. PHOTO Border guard Mykola Litvinov died defending Ukraine from the invaders. 7 706 5 Previously in trend: War

небесна,сотня,річниця Day of Dignity and Freedom: Heroes of Heavenly Hundred were commemorated in center of Kyiv. PHOTOS Today, November 21, on the Day of Dignity and Freedom, the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred were commemorated in the center of Kyiv. 3 382 22 Previously in trend: Revolution of Dignity anniversary

азов In Kyiv, memory of fallen heroes of "Azov" regiment was commemorated. VIDEO&PHOTOS Today, November 13, the event "Mystery. Heavenly Regiment "Azov" was held in the center of Kyiv on Sofia Square to commemorate the fallen heroes of the "Azov Regiment". 5 943 11 Previously in trend: War

алея,героїв On October 14, Memory Alley of Defenders of Ukraine was solemnly opened. ВIДЕО Alley of Memory of Defenders of Ukraine was founded by Charitable Foundation of Youth Initiative "Nadiya" together with Ukrainian Presidential Commissioner for Volunteer Activities Natalia Pushkareva. 4 297 14 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Zelensky on Day of Remembrance of Fallen Defenders of Ukraine: Our victory will be best tribute to memory of all those who died in this war President Volodymyr Zelensky said on the Day of Remembrance of Defenders of Ukraine, who died in the struggle for independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine, that the people remember each and every one who gave their lives for Ukraine. 1 759 25 Previously in trend: War

память,світла Ukraine returned bodies of 522 dead defenders who were on lists of missing persons, - Kotenko Ukraine returned the bodies of 522 fallen defenders who were listed as missing. 6 970 4 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Zelenskyi on anniversary of shooting down of MH-17: Russian Federation continues to sow grief and death The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is confident that all those involved in the destruction of the MH-17 plane in 2014 and the commission of other war crimes in Ukraine will be found and brought to justice. 1 726 24 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

лондон,обломей Memory of Semyon Oblomey, who died defending Severodonetsk from Russian occupiers, was honored in London. VIDEO An action in memory of Semyon Oblomey, who died in the battle with the occupiers, who was a defender of Severodonetsk, took place in London. 4 512 3 Previously in trend: War

куцин Hundreds of patriots pay their last respects to Oleg Kutsin, commander of Carpathian Sich Battalion, who died in battles with occupiers. VIDEO The farewell ceremony with the legendary Commander of the Carpathian Sich Battalion Oleg Kutsin-Kumom will take place on Wednesday, June 22, at 12:00, on Independence Square. 9 820 11 Previously in trend: War

память,світла Situation at front is difficult. We lose up to hundred killed and up to 500 wounded every day, - Reznikov Currently, up to 100 Ukrainian servicemen are killed and up to 500 are injured daily. 46 852 203 Previously in trend: War

сша Resilience of Ukrainian people reminds us not to take freedom and democracy as given - Pentagon chief Austin May 30 is Memorial Day in the United States. On this day Americans honor the memory of servicemen who have died in wars. 3 632 10 World

похорон,корд Vinnytsia took leave of nine KORD members who died defending Ukraine. PHOTO Today in Stus Square in Vinnytsia there is a farewell to the defenders of Ukraine, Vinnytsia residents, KORD fighters who died defending Ukraine. 18 776 26 Previously in trend: War

корд Rivne region took leave of five KORD members who died while on duty. PHOTO Five soldiers of the KORD special unit from Rivne region died while on duty. 13 774 11 Previously in trend: War

одеса People bring toys and flowers to apartment building destroyed by Russians in Odessa. PHOTO People carry flowers and toys in memory of the victims, including a three-month-old girl, to the apartment building in Odessa that was killed by a Russian missile the day before. 11 606 9 War in Ukraine

тихоненко In battles for Luhansk region, chief master sergeant of 57th separate motorized infantry brigade Yuriy Tikhonenko died heroically. PHOTO In the battles for the Luhansk region, the chief master sergeant of the 57th Brigade Yuriy Tikhonenko was killed during a clash with enemy forces. 17 541 17 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyi honors World War II victims. PHOTO Zelenskyi honors World War II victims. PHOTO Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has honored those who died for Ukraine on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of Ukraine's liberation from fascist invaders. 4 376 79 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi: Preserving memory of Babyn Yar is our duty to future generations. PHOTOS Zelenskyi: Preserving memory of Babyn Yar is our duty to future generations. PHOTOS President Volodymyr Zelenskyi believes that the tragedy of Babyn Yar must happen never again in Ukraine or somewhere in the world, and preserving the memory of the tragedy is a duty to future generations. 3 232 43 Ukrainian Politics

Today marks fifth anniversary of journalist Pavel Sheremet Today marks fifth anniversary of journalist Pavel Sheremet's murder. VIDEO&PHOTOS On this day five years ago, journalist Pavel Sheremet died in a car blast in Kyiv. 2 818 30 Previously in trend: Murder of Sheremet

Zelenskyi honors memory of those killed in Second World War. PHOTO Zelenskyi honors memory of those killed in Second World War. PHOTO On the Day of Mourning and Commemoration of the Victims of the War in Ukraine, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi laid flowers at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Kyiv, his press service said. 2 196 35 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian parliament leaders honor victims of Chornobyl disaster Ukrainian parliament leaders honor victims of Chornobyl disaster Verkhovna Rada Chairman Dmytro Razumkov, Verkhovna Rada First Deputy Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and Verkhovna Rada Deputy Chairwoman Olena Kondratiuk have attended a flower-laying ceremony at the Warriors of Chornobyl memorial sign and the Heroes of Chornobyl memorial mound on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Chornobyl accident, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. 1 930 26 Ukrainian Politics

Kyiv marks anniversary of deadly shootings during EuroMaidan protests. VIDEO&PHOTOS Kyiv marks anniversary of deadly shootings during EuroMaidan protests. VIDEO&PHOTOS Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has marked the seventh anniversary of the shooting deaths of dozens of participants in the EuroMaidan anti-government protests that toppled Ukraine’s Russia-friendly former president, Viktor Yanukovych, in 2014. 7 853 41 Previously in trend: Revolution of Dignity anniversary

Zelenskyi honors servicepersons who died for Ukraine Zelenskyi honors servicepersons who died for Ukraine's independence. PHOTOS Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has attended a ceremony to pay tribute to servicepersons of the Ukrainian Armed Forces who died in battles for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, the presidential press service has reported. 4 576 83 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Zelenskyi: Sheremet Zelenskyi: Sheremet's assassination a disgrace for Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has said that it is the duty of the Ukrainian state and law enforcement agencies to do everything possible so that Ukrainians and the entire civilized world can see the real murderers of journalist Pavlo Sheremet in court and later those who organized and ordered the crime. 8 519 126 Previously in trend: Murder of Sheremet

Ukraine honors victims of deportation of Crimean Tatars Ukraine honors victims of deportation of Crimean Tatars Today, May 18, Ukraine honors the victims of deportation of the Crimean Tatar people and marks the Day of Struggle for the Rights of the Crimean Tatar People. 1 774 35 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine marks ‘Heavenly Hundred’s Day’ on anniversary of Euromaidan bloodshed. VIDEO&PHOTOS Ukraine marks ‘Heavenly Hundred’s Day’ on anniversary of Euromaidan bloodshed. VIDEO&PHOTOS Ukrainians are marking Heavenly Hundred’s Day on the sixth anniversary of a deadly crackdown against the Euromaidan protests that toppled Ukraine’s pro-Russian former president, Viktor Yanukovych. 5 146 27 Previously in trend: Revolution of Dignity anniversary

President of Ukraine, First Lady commemorate Heroes of Heavenly Hundred. PHOTOS President of Ukraine, First Lady commemorate Heroes of Heavenly Hundred. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi and First Lady Olena Zelenska commemorated the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred. 7 819 101 Ukrainian Politics

President Zelenskyi lays flowers at Kruty Heroes Memorial. VIDEO President Zelenskyi lays flowers at Kruty Heroes Memorial. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has paid tribute and laid flowers at the Memorial Cross to the Kruty Heroes in Kyiv. 7 314 85 Ukrainian Politics

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