The Kyiv Files
In 2017, the former KGB archive in Kyiv was opened to the public, allowing Ukrainians to access their Soviet-era personal dossiers for the first time.
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In 2017, the former KGB archive in Kyiv was opened to the public, allowing Ukrainians to access their Soviet-era personal dossiers for the first time.
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In 2017, the former KGB archive in Kyiv opened its doors to the public, granting access to personal dossiers from the Soviet era. Many older citizens, long burdened by unanswered questions, flocked to the archive seeking clarity about their pasts. The Kyiv Files documents their experiences as they confront the contents of their files, revealing stories of surveillance and personal histories intertwined with Ukraine's tumultuous history. This 78-minute film captures the emotional weight of rediscovery in a city marked by its Soviet legacy.
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