The famous historian Timothy Snyder will join the race in support of the prisoners in Kyiv

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The well-known historian, Yale University professor Timothy Snyder decided to join the advocacy run in support of Ukrainian prisoners.

This is stated on the Facebook page of the “Run for Freedom” event. .

The race will take place in Kyiv on September 14. The organizers of the race are students of the Kyiv School of Economics, who were supported by the representatives of the “Heart of Azovstal” support project for the defenders of Mariupol. The purpose of the event is to draw attention to the problem of keeping 28 thousand Ukrainian citizens in Russian captivity, including military personnel, civilians, men, women and children.

Now 28 thousand Ukrainians are being held in Russian captivity. We run to remind each of them to return home. Join us in supporting their families and all those waiting to return, said the KSE student community.

Yale University professor and UNITED24 ambassador Timothy Snyder, who has supported Ukraine since the first days of the full-scale invasion, decided to support the race. and personally join the initiative.

Militarymen, veterans, those who survived captivity, families of prisoners and everyone who cheers for the freedom of Ukrainians will join the race, KSE added.< /p>

Veterans, soldiers, relatives of prisoners and everyone who cares will also join the race. Participants will be able to choose a distance of 5 or 10 kilometers. You can register for the race at the link.

Timothy Snyder

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