Nearly 99% know about daily moment of silence, but only half participate regularly
Nearly 99% of Ukrainians are aware of the country's daily nationwide moment of silence to honor victims of Russia's war, but only about half participate regularly, according to a survey commissioned by the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory and presented on Oct. 13.
A nationwide moment of silence is observed daily in Ukraine to pay tribute to victims of Russia's war, with 98.9% of Ukrainians being aware of the observance, according to a recent survey. However, only half of the population participates in the silence regularly, with an additional 42.3% observing it occasionally. The survey, conducted by the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory, covered 2,007 adults across the country, excluding Russian-occupied territories.
The daily silence began on February 11 after the Ukrainian parliament passed legislation establishing it as a national act of remembrance and gratitude for Ukrainian service members, volunteer fighters, civilians, and others killed during Russia's aggression. In September, Kyiv City Council further mandated a 60-second stop at 9 a.m. for traffic, symbolizing respect and shared remembrance among the city's residents.
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