March for Peace
A March for Peace will go from the Obelisk in the Park of Eternal Glory near Arsenalna metro station to the Museum of the War History. The march will bring together the military brass bands from several countries. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko will lead the ceremony of cadets taking an oath..
March for Peace. Obelisk in the Park of Eternal Glory (Arsenalna metro). May 9, 11:15 a.m. Free
‘Remembering 1939-1945’ art exhibition
The art exhibition dedicated to the dramatic events of World War II features more than 100 paintings, graphics, sculptures, and documentary materials.
“Remembering 1939-1945” art exhibition. Museum of Russian Art (9 Tereshchenkivska St.). May 6-8, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Hr 35
Organ concerts
Musicians of the Organ Hall will perform the masterpieces of organ music dedicated to the Day of Memory and Reconciliation on May 8 and Victory Day on May 9.
Organ concerts. Organ Hall (77 Velyka Vasylkivska St.). May 8-9, 7:30 p.m. Hr 40-140
Mozart and Schubert music
Osnabrück Symphony Orchestra from Germany will perform a concert of classical minor music by Austrian Wolfgang Mozart and Franz Schubert.
Classical music concert. National Philharmonic (2 Volodymyrskiy Uzviz St.). May 9, 7 p.m. Hr 100
WWII documents on show
The National Archival Fund presents exhibition of the Nazis instructions, orders, and denunciation reports “Ukraine: The Road to Victory.” The show includes letters of Ukrainians that display what daily life was like under Nazis occupation.
World War II documents exhibition. State Archive of Public Organizations (8 Kutuzova St.). May 8-15, closed on May 9-11, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free
Military Festival
The main idea of the Military Festival is to show a life of soldiers during World War II from the other side. Guests will be able to see where soldiers lived, how they worked in the hospitals, rested at front, and take a picture of that time. A sergeant will teach how to create a camouflage fabric.
Military Festival. Motocross (Chervonopraporna Street, Purohiv village) May 9, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Free
WWII family memories exhibition
“Family Memories About War” exhibition displays family photo albums, letters, war stories, and documents – 1,000 exhibits altogether. The exhibits were donated to the museum by the offspring of veterans and participants of WWII.
War World II memories exhibition. War World II Museum (24 Lavrska St.). May 8 and to the end of 2015, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hr 15
