Ziama Trubakov

About the Author

Ziama Trubakov is a Ukrainian-born survivor and chronicler of one of the darkest chapters in World War II history. Born in Kiev in the early 20th century, he endured the unimaginable horrors of the Nazi occupation, witnessing and surviving the mass executions at Babi Yar, where over 100,000 Jews and others were murdered. After the war, Trubakov dedicated himself to preserving the truth of these events, drawing from his personal experiences to educate future generations about the perils of hatred and genocide. His writing bridges the gap between raw testimony and historical narrative, offering an unflinching look at human resilience amid atrocity. Now in his later years, Trubakov's voice remains a vital testament to the survivors' imperative to remember and warn.