A memorial plaque has been installed on the facade of the Odessa Academic Ukrainian Musical-Dramatic Theater named after Vasyl Vasylyk, honoring the prominent Ukrainian theater figure, film actor, and Righteous Among the Nations, Heinrich Ostashevsky.
His journey is a profound dedication to art, truth, and humanity. With over 45 years of service to the theater and more than 60 as an actor, he used his profession to illuminate the darkness of time. His talent embodies the strength of the Ukrainian spirit, and his life serves as an example of moral resilience that remains etched in the memories of audiences and loved ones.
Heinrich Ostashevsky is one of the Righteous Among the Nations. At a time when evil demanded silence, he chose to act. By sheltering a Jewish family, he didn’t just save lives; he defended the very essence of humanity.
The memorial plaque serves as a call to remember, to act with dignity, and to continue the work of those who did good in the darkest moments of history.
The unveiling ceremony was attended by representatives of the Jewish community, cultural figures, local and regional authorities, clergy, and the theater community.
