Invitation to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum (Oświęcim)

✨ Dear friends! ✨

We invite you to an important historical excursion to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum (Oświęcim).

This place is a symbol of the tragedy of World War II and a reminder of how important it is to remember history so that such horrors never happen again.
From 1940 to 1945, it was the largest Nazi concentration camp, where more than 1.1 million people of different nationalities were murdered — most of them Jews.

Today, the museum stands as a space of memory, sorrow, and reflection.
The atmosphere of Auschwitz is incredibly powerful — it moves, shocks, and makes one think deeply about the value of human life.

This excursion is not just a trip — it is a profound journey into one of the darkest chapters of human history.
Unfortunately, our world has witnessed the tragic consequences of dictatorship, fascism, and Nazism, and Auschwitz remains one of the most painful symbols of these regimes.
During the visit, you will see how the system of persecution and inhuman suffering was organized, and understand why it is crucial to know history — so that we never repeat its mistakes.
This journey will be not only a lesson from the past but also a reminder of the value of freedom, humanity, and peace.

During the excursion, you will be able to:
🕍 Walk through the territory of the former concentration camp
🏚️ See authentic barracks, gas chambers, crematoria, and memorial sites preserving the memory of the victims
🕯️ Hear real stories of people who lived and suffered there
📖 Learn how Auschwitz became a symbol of the Holocaust and a warning to all humanity

📅 Date: November 8
🚌 Departure: from KMU Campus in Katowice (Zawiszy Czarnego 5)
🚐 Transportation: the trip will take place on the KMU Shuttle
⏰ Approximate departure time: 9:30 AM
💰 Cost:

• Fuel contribution — at the university`s expense.
• Guided tour — 150 PLN
• Without a guide — free of charge

👥 Limited number of seats!

✅ Register now via Google Form:
👉 https://forms.gle/gn4ccf1SUECo3Nc38

📩 Contact person:
Dr. Olga Rzhevska — rzhevska@kmu.edu.ua

🕯️ This will be a journey of memory and reflection on the value of life, freedom, and humanity. Let’s connect with history together — so we never forget the lessons of Auschwitz and the Holocaust.