Memory of Yaroslav Dzyra

Abstract

This article is dedicated to the prominent Ukrainian historian and dissident Yaroslav Dzyra (1931–2009), whose scientific activity in Soviet times was rudely stopped by a totalitarian government. The memoirs describe the author’s ties with Yaroslav Dzyra, which lasted over 35 years, show the features of the scientist’s historical views, his role as a Ukrainian patriot who, despite persecution by the KGB, did not give up.

Keywords

• historian
• scientist
• patriot
• totalitarian government
• institute of history