September 10, 2025Nationalities Papers

Warring Memory: Exhibiting the Russo-Ukrainian War in Ukraine’s National Museums

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Museums in Ukraine exhibit narratives of suffering from the russo-ukrainian war, grounding historical authenticity through personal items.
Exhibitions depict a clear opposition of 'we' and 'they,' focusing on civilian experiences and the military enemy, emphasizing anti-Russian sentiments.
The martyrdom narrative highlights fallen defenders, creating a personalized, nationalized, and heroic image of sacrifice.
This analysis reveals how the musealization of the russo-ukrainian war represents 'warring memory,' justified by active engagement in the ongoing conflict.

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This article analyzes narratives of suffering and sacrifice in exhibitions about the russo-ukrainian war, indicating the role of national museums in memorialization.

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Valentyna Kharkhun (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23e02b210217d64790b76 https://doi.org/10.1017/nps.2025.10089

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This article analyzes narratives of suffering and sacrifice in exhibitions about the russo-ukrainian war, indicating the role of national museums in memorialization.

Warring Memory: Exhibiting the Russo-Ukrainian War in Ukraine’s National Museums

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Warring Memory: Exhibiting the Russo-Ukrainian War in Ukraine’s National Museums

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