“Post-genocide syndrome is curable”

In the days of commemorating the anniversary of the Holodomor, newspaper Den annually awards James Mace Prize to the author of the best new journalistic works, which strengthen the national historical memory, national consciousness and identity, and contribute to the recognition of 1932-33 Holodomor as a genocide against the Ukrainian people. The award is given not only to the authors who write about the Holodomor, but also to those who are working to overcome the post-genocide syndrome of the Ukrainian society. Another important criterion for a candidate is integrity and high level of erudition.

The distinguished award, which was founded by Larysa Ivshyna, editor-in-chief of Den/The Day, was already given to: Ihor Losiev, Ph.D., writer, Den’s author (2009); Ihor Siundiukov, fellow of the History Institute of NAS of Ukraine, editor of “History and I” section in Den newspaper (2009); Serhii Hrabovsky, journalist, politician, Den’s author (2011); Oleksandr Palii, Ukrainian expert analyst, political consultant (2012); Petro Kraliuk, Ph.D., vice-rector of the Ostroh Academy National University, and Volodymyr Boiko, Ph.D. in History, journalist (both in 2013); Valentyn Torba, Den’s political journalist (2014).

Photo by Mykola TYMCHENKO, The Day

What did the Holodomor do to Ukraine, what lessons of James Mace we should learn, and why have we still not overcome the post-genocide syndrome in the society – read in the column of the award winner.