The Molotkov tragedy: a history of resistance

The Molotkov tragedy: a history of resistance

2013, 7 min

"Aktualno" program of Ternopil Television, April 24, 2013.

The video features a commemoration of the victims of the Molotkiv tragedy, as well as comments by politician Vasyl Ostapchuk and the head of the Ternopil Regional State Administration, Valentyn Khoptyan.
The program was produced by: Natalya Lazuka, Petro Zayats, Andriy Kapusta, Ivan Kozoriz.

Note: during World War II, Molotkiv was occupied by the Third Reich army. In response, local underground units acted, which later joined the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (about 50 villagers). On April 29, 1943, the Nazis burned the village, killing 617 civilians. Today, Molotkiv is home to the municipal institution "Memorial Complex-Museum "Molotkiv Tragedy", which preserves the memory of these tragic events.