The exhibition opening “The North Azovian Greeks: Paths of Identity”
For the first time in Ukraine, a multimedia exhibition and open dialogue about the history, memory and present day of the North Azovian Greeks.
On 8 August (28 July) 1778, the government of the Russian Empire began the forced deportation of the Christian population from Crimea to North Azov.
he initiative of the public organisation “North Azovian Greeks: Urums and Roumeans” aims to bring this page of Ukrainian history back to public attention and to commemorate the forced expulsion of the Urums and Roumeans from Crimea in 1778–1780
Today, it is more important than ever to publicly reflect on the consequences of such violent evictions in the context of historical memory, culture, and the contemporary experience of the North Azovian Greeks, who are also experiencing catastrophic losses due to Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.
The multimedia exhibition “North Azovian Greeks: Paths of Identity” at the National Museum of the Holodomor Genocide will feature historical maps on a 360° screen, archival photographs of the North Azov Greeks, and quotes from archival documents.
On the opening day of the exhibition, 8 August 2025, there will be an open dialogue with historians and community representatives about colonial myths surrounding the expulsion of the Urums and Roumeans, the cultural and linguistic heritage of the pre-Ottoman Greeks, and parallels between the tragedies of the 18th and 21st centuries.
📣8 August, Friday, starting at 5 p.m.
🔔 Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend the exhibition opening.
Join us to preserve memory and build dialogue about identity in wartime.
📌The exhibition will be on display at the National Holodomor Genocide Museum until 28 September 2025. We will provide updates on curated tours and special events separately. Stay tuned for our news on social media!
The initiative “North Azovian Greeks: Paths of Identity” is implemented by the public organisation “North Azovian Greeks: Urumi and Roumeans” in partnership with the National Museum of the Holodomor Genocide.