Doctors. Energy workers. Athletes. Teachers. Victims of shelling. Children who were returned after being abducted by the enemy... Over 110,000 peaceful Ukrainians have entrusted their stories to the Museum of Civilian Voices by the Rinat Akhmetov Foundation, which has collected the world's largest collection of firsthand accounts of the war in Ukraine. The museum becomes a source of truth about the war, preserving valuable elements of Ukraine's national memory, which also serve as a foundation for justice and support for those who survived and wish to share their stories with the world.

The museum has systematized many stories into more than 25 thematic collections, uniting people with common interests, professions, or experiences.

You can find all the collections here

The first collections in the museum date back to 2021. These are the stories of displaced persons from Eastern Ukraine who have faced the deadly force of russian aggression since 2014. These are the first testimonies about the war that people wanted to share. Among the first thematic selections are the stories of young Ukrainians about a childhood stolen by the war.

Unfortunately, with the start of the full-scale invasion, the number of stories about experiences has increased significantly. The tragedy of the residents of the long-suffering Mariupol. Stories from the hell near Kyiv - Bucha and Irpin. The indomitable, courageous Kharkiv and its people. Testimonies of those who survived russian attacks on residential areas. The catastrophe of Nova Kakhovka. And the stories of those who have already testified in The Hague at the People's tribunal regarding putin.

The museum preserves many children's stories that we wish had never happened, as our children have faced challenges that not every adult can overcome. Among them are children who were illegally taken to russia and successfully returned home. Boys and girls share their stories honestly and openly during the Foundation's New Year campaign and in competitions. Among the most touching ones are the testimonies of those who rescue animals suffering from russian cruelty.

The museum's archive includes a collection of stories from Ukrainian museum workers - the incredible courage of people saving our country's cultural heritage. There is a collection of stories from teachers who, despite shelling, lack of electricity and connection, found ways to continue educating children during the war. Athletes who strive to win prizes so that the Ukrainian anthem is heard worldwide and everyone can see our flag flying have also shared their stories of life, work and victories.

Several collections are dedicated to true heroes of our time - Ukrainian medical workers who have and continue to perform real feats, saving lives and preserving people's health, as well as energy sector employees who, despite enormous risks and often at the cost of their lives, restore light to Ukrainians.

Every story about the war is important - and everyone can share their stories with the museum. All the stories can be found on https://civilvoicesmuseum.org/en.