Born in 1980 in Kharkiv. He studied history at the National V.N. Karasin University. Co-founder of the Kharkiv Young association. He is committed to preserving the cultural memory of the city of Kharkiv and documenting the everyday life of Kharkiv residents during the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine as part of the “A Wounded City. Residents of Kharkiv talk about the attack on 'their' city” thematic focus.
 
Interests: Oral history, research on volunteer work, culture of remembrance.
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Barabashovo Market

The Barabashovo Market is located in the Saltivka district, the part of the city that has been most devastated by the war. This vast retail complex is considered the largest industrial and household goods market in Ukraine and, with an area of over 75 hectares, is the largest in Eastern Europe and...
Yevhenii Telukha
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Burevisnyk Sports Complex (NSK Karazinskyi)

Construction of the Burevisnyk Sports Complex began in 1959. The facility comprised a games hall, a sports hall, and a rowing pool, as well as three volleyball courts, two basketball courts, and a soccer pitch. After Ukraine gained independence, the site was renamed. A range of sports can be played...
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Kharkiv Forest Park (Lisopark)

Kharkiv Forest Park is considered the largest of its kind in Ukraine and one of the country’s crown-ing jewels in terms of natural beauty. Old oaks, lindens, maples, spruces, and pines grow here. In addition to the rich flora and fauna, the park offers numerous recreational facilities and a...
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Derzhprom

Derzhprom, the House of State Industry, is the first Soviet skyscraper. Built in the constructivist style between 1925 and 1928, it stands 13 storeys high as an enduring architectural monument on Maidan Svobody (Freedom Square) in central Kharkiv. The Derzhprom itself is 63 meters high, and...
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Sarzhyn Yar

Sarzhyn Yar is a 12 km-long gorge to the north of Kharkiv, which is known for its mineral water spring. The most distinguishing landmark of Sarzhyn Yar is a futuristic concrete pavilion on three pillars, which was designed by the architect V. S. Vasiliev and built in the 1960s. In 2018, the Sarzhyn...
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Kharkiv Tractor Plant

The "Kharkiv Tractor Plant" (ChTS) is the largest tractor manufacturer in Ukraine. The first tractor rolled off the production line on October 1, 1931, which is why this day is considered the plant's birthday. As more and more specialists in various fields were needed to work in the huge and rapidly...
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Karazin University’s Dormitory No. 9

The campus of the V. N. Karazin National University in Kharkiv consists of eight dormitories housing more than 5,000 students and postgraduates. Dormitory No. 9 is a 9-storey building. It features laundry facilities and a fitness room, and there is WIFI in every room. The dormitory, at 51 Ludvík...
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V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University

The V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University is one of the most important universities in Ukraine. It was founded in 1804/1805 on the initiative of the Enlightenment intellectual and statesman Vasily Karasin. Until 1917, it was called the Imperial University of Kharkiv. During the Soviet era, was...
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Velyka Danylivka

Velyka Danylivka is a suburb in the north-east of Kharkiv. Most of the houses here are detached, and there is a forest, a lake and several schools, which is why Velyka Danylivka is considered to be particularly family-friendly. The history of the village dates back to the 17th century – at that...
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Pechenihy Reservoir, Staryi Saltiv

The Pechenihy Reservoir and the adjoining village of Staryi Saltiv are located about 50 kilometers from Kharkiv and form one of its recreational areas. The Pechenihy Reservoir was created between 1958 and 1962 on the Siverkyi Donets River. It is the main source of water supply for Kharkiv and...
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The dacha-cooperative in Pawlowe-Pole

The dacha-cooperative in Pawlowe-Pole is located in the north-west of the city. As a rule, a dacha is not used by its owners as a permanent residence and is part of a garden association. During the Soviet era, private individuals were allocated a 600 square-meter plot of land free of charge for the...
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North Saltivka

North Saltivka, a district in the north-east of Kharkiv, is one of the newest parts of the city. Most of the urban structures and features we see today were built between 1987 and 1993. The district is characterized by 9, 12, or 16-storeyed prefabricated buildings, as well as several schools,...
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Introduction

Oral History Interviews in War-time

Notes on Field Research
What does it mean to interview people when there is a war going on? Yevhenii Telukha describes the difficult circumstances under which the interviews were produced.
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Introduction

Who are Young Kharkiv?

The interviews about the first months of the war in Kharkiv were conducted by the NGO "Young Kharkiv". But who is "Young Kharkiv" and what goals is the NGO pursuing with its oral history project?
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