Natalia Kuzova1; 1 Kherson State University, Visiting Scholar, Pomeranian University in Słupsk, Ukraine
Discussion
This paper examines childhood in Ukraine during the Holodomor of 1932–1933, focusing on regional variations in survival practices and the impact of Soviet state policies on children’s lives. Using eyewitness testimonies, archival records, and contemporary scholarship, the study reconstructs the ways in which children, and their families attempted to endure famine under conditions of repression and scarcity. Particular attention is devoted to the role of the Soviet regime in exacerbating vulnerability, targeting families, and shaping the lived experiences of children across different regions of Ukraine. By integrating local perspectives with a broader national framework, the analysis highlights the Holodomor not only as a national tragedy but also as a profoundly destructive childhood experience marked by trauma, loss, and resilience.
