Foundation for the History of Totalitarianism

Essay competition:
The Holodomor

open for entries

Please complete the form below and upload your essay.

We prefer essays to be uploaded as Word documents, but PDFs are also accepted.

The deadline for receipt of entries is 12:00 pm (noon) on Sunday 25 January 2026. Late entries cannot be accepted.

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We will be judging the essays in the weeks following the deadline and we expect the results to be announced by mid-March 2026. You will be notified if your essay receives a prize or commendation.

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