Across this square stretches the shadow of the Pomnik Rzezi Wołyńskiej. It’s a stark reminder of a dark chapter in Polish-Ukrainian history. The Pomnik Rzezi Wołyńskiej memorializes the victims of the Volhynian massacres, a harrowing period during World War II. This monument, unveiled in 2013 on the 70th anniversary of the massacres, is a powerful symbol of remembrance and mourning. The centerpiece is a seven-meter-tall cross, depicting Jesus Christ without hands. It reflects the brutality and helplessness experienced by the victims. 18 plaques, inscribed with the names of 2136 towns and villages, surround the cross. These locations, spread across seven former provinces of pre-war Poland, bore witness to the atrocities. The Pomnik Rzezi Wołyńskiej is more than just a monument. It’s a place for reflection, a testament to the human cost of hatred and conflict, and a call for peace and reconciliation.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to