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“The Nazi Occupation of Soviet Ukraine”

An informative article from Encyclopedia Britannica describes the devastating impact of the Nazi invasion on Ukraine and the impact of Soviet rule following World War II.

“The Holocaust in Ukraine” and “Classification System in Nazi Concentration Camps”

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum offers a wealth of information about the lesser-known impact of the Holocaust in Ukraine as well as details about the badges that Nazis forced prisoners to wear. Articles include photographs and often add critical thinking questions and links to additional resources.

“Holodomor”

The University of Minnesota Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies offers a succinct historical account of the man-made famine inflicted on Ukraine by Stalin’s Soviet government. The site offers extensive teacher resources, including survivor stories and educational plans.

Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch

The author’s site provides biographical information, booklists, and teaching resources.

“The Animated History of Ukraine”

This 17-minute video offers a history of Ukraine from its origins to the Russian annexation of the Crimean Peninsula. It clarifies Ukraine’s lengthy struggle for independence.

“The Russian-Ukraine Conflict Explained - Nightly News: Kids Edition” (February 2022)

This video is geared for children and provides a brief overview of the reasons behind the war between Russia and Ukraine and the impact it will have on the world. The segment starts at 1:38 and concludes at 5:15.

“Ukraine Honours Victims of Nazi Slave Labour Camps”

A short but powerful video shows an interview of a survivor who was a child in a Nazi work camp. A historian describes the horrors of the camps and the persecution that Ukrainians faced at the hands of the Soviets after the war.