"The White Spot of Our History": the memory of the heroes of the Bazar tragedy

November 21, 2006. Zhytomyr Regional State Television and Radio Company. The program "Red Viburnum" is dedicated to the Bazar tragedy. The issue tells about the history of the tragedy and the commemoration of the dead near the Heroes of the Bazaar memorial. Archival footage complements the filming of the requiem rally, memorial service and dedication of the grave.

Commenting: the head of the village of Bazar Maria Leonchuk, participants of the rally.

Reference: The Bazar tragedy occurred in November 1921 after the defeat of the Volyn group of the Army of the Ukrainian People's Republic during the Second Winter Campaign. After the battle near the village of Mali Minky, part of the Ukrainian soldiers were captured by the Bolshevik troops. On November 23, 1921, 359 captured Cossacks and senior officers who refused to join the Red Army were shot in Bazar.