In Kherson, citizens presented their stories during the occupation

The Kherson Literary Museum hosted an express exhibition of books about the history of the city during the occupation.

According to the Kherson Regional Military Administration, the covers of the books presented hide not just texts, but the emotions, memories and dreams of Kherson residents who have been tested by occupation, torture, shelling and waited for liberation.

"Among the authors are Alyona Movchan, Artem Petryk, Olena Malyarenko, Oleksandr Gunko, Mykhailo Rai, Oleksandr Menshov, and Angelina Vetrova, who told about the horrors of war in their books," the KhOVA noted.

"Their chronicles of the events of those days are the voice of Kherson, which tells of struggle, loss, and hope.

Over time, the museum's book collection will be replenished with new works by talented Kherson writers.

Earlier, Artem Petryk, PhD in History, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of History and Archeology of the Baltic Region at Klaipeda University, told Intent in an exclusive interview about the trials of occupation, dedication to the profession, and creativity for the benefit of Kherson residents. In addition, he explained the "Kherson phenomenon," Ukrainian-Lithuanian ties, and possible scenarios for further developments in the Russian-Ukrainian war, taking into account historical experience. The descendant of pragmatic people of the North with the energy of the Ukrainian South continued to work in occupied Kherson and has not left the city to this day.

Odesa journalist, editor of the Intent publication Yevhenia Henova took part in the event"Life Together: Odesa Region at the Crossroads of Cultures," where she spoke about the genocide and eviction of Crimean Tatars. She spoke about the commonality of the histories of our peoples, the lack of involvement of Ukraine, and the imposition of a history that is not ours.

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