The Holocaust and World War II in Ukraine
The Holocaust was the systematic, state persecution and murder of six million European Jews by the Nazi regime in Germany and its allies and collaborators. The Holocaust was an ongoing process that took place across Europe from 1933 to 1945. This website provides additional context about the Holocaust as it occurred in Ukraine in particular. It explores the history of Jews in Ukraine before, during, and after the Holocaust through articles, personal stories, historical photographs, artifacts, maps, and more.
This resource is part of The Piotr and Basheva Polsky Memorial Initiative for the Study of Ukrainian Jewry and was made possible by a generous gift from Michael P. and Tanya Polsky.
Browse A-Z
Browse all Holocaust Encyclopedia content available in Ukrainian.
Search Collections from Ukrainian Archives
Search digital copies of documents from Ukrainian State Archives. Additional copies added monthly. Click here for more information.
Path to Nazi Genocide
This 38-minute film explores the Nazi rise to power and the consolidation of power in Germany. This resource, which is a brief overview of the Holocaust and those who participated in it, is intended to encourage reflection and discussion about the role of ordinary people, institutions and states between 1918 and 1945.
Overview of the Holocaust
Learn basic information about the Holocaust.
The World Wars and the Holocaust in Ukraine
Learn how Ukraine was impacted by World War II, how international borders changed during the 20th century, and what that meant for Jews living on Ukrainian lands.
Personal Stories from Ukraine
Explore the stories of Jews and Jewish communities who lived in Ukraine before, during, and after the Holocaust.
Further Reading
Browse everything in the Holocaust Encyclopedia tagged with “Ukraine.”
https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/tags/en/tag/ukraine
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