On April 24, Armenia marks the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide — a tragedy that began in 1915 in the Ottoman Empire and led to the destruction of approximately 1.5 million people.
Every year, thousands of people walk to the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex in Yerevan to pay tribute to the victims. Among them is the Ukrainian community, which consistently joins this march of remembrance, demonstrating solidarity with the Armenian people.
Representatives of the Ukrainian community come to the memorial, lay flowers, and honor the memory of the victims as a sign of sincere respect and human solidarity. Over the years, this has become a lasting tradition that unites people around shared values — memory, dignity, and humanity.
The Armenian Genocide was marked not only by the systematic destruction of the civilian population but also by the targeted elimination of the national elite. The Ottoman authorities began with the arrest and killing of intellectuals — writers, doctors, clergy, and public figures. Subsequent deportations, mass executions, and violence resulted in the deaths of approximately 1.5 million people, while hundreds of thousands were forced to flee their homes.
Today, these events are recognized as genocide in more than 30 countries around the world. They remain a reminder of the consequences of impunity and disregard for human life.
For Ukrainians, this topic carries a special resonance. The Ukrainian people have experienced their own national tragedy — the Holodomor of 1932–1933, which claimed millions of lives. That is why the pain of the Armenian people is deeply understood and felt by Ukrainians.
Despite the fact that the historical assessment of these tragedies remains a subject of international dialogue, there is deep mutual understanding and respect between the Ukrainian and Armenian peoples regarding the memory of the victims.
The memory of the past shapes responsibility for the future. It is through shared commemoration and mutual support that the bond between nations is strengthened — nations that understand well the value of life, freedom, and truth.
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