Cleaning work at the Polish cemetery in Bielin, Ukraine, photo 2024
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Exhibition in Lublin presenting photographs documenting the work of volunteers, photo 2024
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Exhibition in Lublin presenting photographs documenting the work of volunteers, photo L. Zając, 2024
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Cleaning work at Polish cemeteries in Bielin, Kupiczów, Łuków, Rymaczy and Zasmyki in Ukraine

ID: spol-000223-P/190279

Cleaning work at Polish cemeteries in Bielin, Kupiczów, Łuków, Rymaczy and Zasmyki in Ukraine

Information about the object:
The project "Pożoga. Volunteers for the Volhynian Division" was carried out on the 80th anniversary of the 27th Volhynian Infantry Division, the largest partisan unit during World War II. On 26 July 1944. The Soviets disarmed the division, then some of the soldiers were shot in Kąkolewnica, among other places, and some were sent to NKVD mass isolation sites for Polish prisoners of war.

Completed works:
The project took the form of a camp, which included cleaning up cemeteries in the villages of Rymacze, Bielin, Zasmyki, Kupiczów, Łuków. A walking rally was organised and six places connected with the history of the 27th Division were visited, where candles were lit (Luboml, Kowel, Suszybaba, Kustycze, Radowicze, Kolodiażne). In each of the planned sites and those co-opted to the camp schedule, lectures were held on topics related to the above-mentioned localities (Zasmyki, Rymacze, Bielin, Luboml, Mielniki, Łuków, Kowel, Kolodiażne, Suszybaba, Kupiczów, Kustycze, Radowicze). On 9 November 2024, an exhibition consisting of eight boards with photos documenting the work of volunteers was realised in the common room of the 3-18 Labour Corps in Lublin. A calendar and commemorative T-shirts were produced, and candles were lit at the Lublin war quarters of the Volhynian Soldiers. A reportage on the 27th WDP AK was also produced and aired on the Lublin TVP channel in December. 46 volunteers took part in the project.

Funding: Programme of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage "Protection of Cultural Heritage Abroad".

Implementing organizations:

  • Światowy Związek Żołnierzy Armii Krajowej Okręg Wołyński
  • Lubelskie Środowisko Żołnierzy 27. Wołyńskiej Dywizji Piechoty AK, realizacja w roku 2024

Publication:

22.04.2025

Last updated:

13.08.2025

Realizacja (rok/lata):

2024
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Volunteers working on clearing a cemetery in a grassy area surrounded by trees. A group of people stands along a path, some holding tools and wearing casual clothing. Photo showing Cleaning work at Polish cemeteries in Bielin, Kupiczów, Łuków, Rymaczy and Zasmyki in Ukraine Gallery of the object +10
Cleaning work at the Polish cemetery in Bielin, Ukraine, photo 2024
Volunteers clean a cemetery in Ukraine, surrounded by trees. They use tools to clear grass and debris around white grave markers with metal crosses. Photo showing Cleaning work at Polish cemeteries in Bielin, Kupiczów, Łuków, Rymaczy and Zasmyki in Ukraine Gallery of the object +10
Cleaning work at the Polish cemetery in Bielin, Ukraine, photo 2024
Volunteers clean a cemetery in Ukraine, surrounded by trimmed bushes and crosses. A man in a blue shirt kneels, working on the ground. Others stand or work nearby, with greenery in the background. Photo showing Cleaning work at Polish cemeteries in Bielin, Kupiczów, Łuków, Rymaczy and Zasmyki in Ukraine Gallery of the object +10
Cleaning work at the Polish cemetery in Bielin, Ukraine, photo 2024
Three men work together to restore a metal cross at a cemetery in Ukraine. They are surrounded by grass and trees, with a cardboard box on the ground nearby. Photo showing Cleaning work at Polish cemeteries in Bielin, Kupiczów, Łuków, Rymaczy and Zasmyki in Ukraine Gallery of the object +10
Cleaning work at the Polish cemetery in Lukiv, Ukraine, photo 2024
A group of people stands near a metal cross adorned with a red and white ribbon, next to a blue bus in a grassy area with houses in the background. Photo showing Cleaning work at Polish cemeteries in Bielin, Kupiczów, Łuków, Rymaczy and Zasmyki in Ukraine Gallery of the object +10
Cleaning work at the Polish cemetery in Lukiv, Ukraine, photo 2024
Group of volunteers gathered around a grave at a cemetery in Ukraine, surrounded by tall grass and trees. A cross is visible in the background. Photo showing Cleaning work at Polish cemeteries in Bielin, Kupiczów, Łuków, Rymaczy and Zasmyki in Ukraine Gallery of the object +10
Lighting a candle at the cemetery in Kowel, Ukraine, photo 2024
Volunteers clean a stone grave monument with a cross in a forested cemetery. The monument has inscriptions and is surrounded by trees and foliage. Photo showing Cleaning work at Polish cemeteries in Bielin, Kupiczów, Łuków, Rymaczy and Zasmyki in Ukraine Gallery of the object +10
Cleaning work at the Polish cemetery in Kupichov, Ukraine, photo 2024
People gather at a cemetery in Ukraine, holding candles and a Polish flag. Stone crosses are adorned with ribbons and flowers. Photo showing Cleaning work at Polish cemeteries in Bielin, Kupiczów, Łuków, Rymaczy and Zasmyki in Ukraine Gallery of the object +10
Ceremony at the cemetery in Mielniki, photo 2024
Exhibition room with several easels displaying photo boards documenting volunteer work on Polish cemeteries in Ukraine. The room has wooden flooring and a bookshelf in the background. Photo showing Cleaning work at Polish cemeteries in Bielin, Kupiczów, Łuków, Rymaczy and Zasmyki in Ukraine Gallery of the object +10
Exhibition in Lublin presenting photographs documenting the work of volunteers, photo 2024
Volunteers cleaning a cemetery with rows of stone crosses surrounded by trees in Bielin, Ukraine. Photo showing Cleaning work at Polish cemeteries in Bielin, Kupiczów, Łuków, Rymaczy and Zasmyki in Ukraine Gallery of the object +10
Cleaning work at the Polish cemetery in Zasmyki, Ukraine, photo 2024
People seated in a dimly lit room watching a presentation projected on a screen. The room has posters on the walls and a display board with photos. Photo showing Cleaning work at Polish cemeteries in Bielin, Kupiczów, Łuków, Rymaczy and Zasmyki in Ukraine Gallery of the object +10
Exhibition in Lublin presenting photographs documenting the work of volunteers, photo L. Zając, 2024

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