“The competition has several important tasks. First of all, it is to intensify systematic research on the topic of the struggle for freedom, in particular our peaceful protests. It is to support young scientists. It is to search for new forms of research and to interpret and convey essential information to the younger generations. And it is very important that this competition continues so that more and more young scientists join systematic research,” said Ihor Poshivaylo, General Director of the National Museum of the Revolution of Dignity, during a press conference.

The competition aims to intensify scientific interest in the events of the Revolution of Dignity, promote a critical rethinking of the modern history of Ukraine, and popularize the lessons, experience, and values ​​of the Maidan among young people.

“Since November 1, 2018, five competitions have been held, in which 313 participants from 101 educational institutions took part. Students emphasize that the competition helps to reveal scientific potential, promotes the development of civic activism, and forms a deeper understanding of the events of the Revolution of Dignity and their significance today,” emphasizes Natalia Daragan, Head of the Educational Work Sector of the Memorial and Educational Department of the National Museum of the Revolution of Dignity.

The competition for the Hero of the Heavenly Hundred Serhiy Kemskyi Award is held in two stages:

1) submission of applications: from November 15, 2025 to March 1, 2026.

Invitation to participate in the second stage: by March 20, 2026;

2) submission of scientific papers for the jury: by July 31, 2026 Participants who have passed the selection submit their competition papers to the email address: konkurs.maidanmuseum@gmail.com.

Evaluation of papers and determination of winners: from August 1 to 31, 2026.

Announcement of winners: from September 1 to October 1, 2026.

“We all say the phrase: “Heroes do not die”. And this competition is about preserving the memory of the Hero of the Heavenly Hundred Serhiy Kemsky and keeping him alive in our memory. And all these scientific papers prepared by young people, scientific supervisors attached to them, who help and guide them, publications that are published as a result, they keep our heroes alive in our memory”, – noted Yaryna Yasynevych, program director of the Orlyk Foundation.

The winners will receive diplomas and cash prizes: 25,000 hryvnias for first place, 15,000 hryvnias for second place and 10,000 hryvnias for third place.

Regulations on the VI competition, requirements, application for participation - at the link: https://linktr.ee/Vidznaka_Serhiy_Kemsky

The establishment of the Serhiy Kemsky Award was initiated by the National Memorial Complex of Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred - Museum of the Revolution of Dignity and the public organization “Family of Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred” within the framework of the implementation of the general project “Heroes' Awards”.

Reference

Serhiy Kemsky is a historian, political scientist, journalist. He was born in Crimea in the family of a sailor. He has been published in print and online publications. He has translated from English. Co-founder of the Institute of Political and Economic Risks and Prospects. At the age of 32, he died from a bullet on Instytutska Street on February 20, 2014. Hero of Ukraine, Hero of the Heavenly Hundred.