The Face of Bravery. The Undefeated Defenders of Azovstal
Joint exhibition of the Estonian War Museum, Vabamu, and the National Museum of the History of Ukraine:
The Face of Bravery. The Undefeated Defenders of Azovstal
Open from May 16 to October 5, 2025 Daily from 10 AM to 6 PM At the Krulli Kvartal (Sepikoda), Tallinn
The exhibition The Face of Bravery. The Undefeated Defenders of Azovstal tells the story of the men and women who, in the spring of 2022, were among the last defenders of Mariupol, encircled by Russian forces. The battle centered around Azovstal, one of Europe’s largest steel plants, which became a true fortress with its network of underground tunnels where defenders managed to resist attacks for nearly three months. Azovstal became a symbol of Ukrainian courage, resilience, and unbreakable resistance.
The exhibition presents a powerful story of heroism through personal belongings, partly unpublished documentary footage shot during the siege at Azovstal, and the world-famous photographs of Dmytro Kozatskyi. It is a painfully poetic reminder of the real cost of war and the need to continue supporting Ukraine.
The Face of Bravery is based on the exhibition Azovstal. New Meanings by the National Museum of the History of Ukraine. It is a project born out of deep respect and solidarity with Ukraine. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the National Museum of the History of Ukraine.
Do not stand aside – come and witness a story that must not be forgotten.
Supported by: Government Office of Estonia, City of Tallinn, Ministry of Defence, Kriisikindlus OÜ, Krulli kvartal, KOKO Arhitektid, Agenda PR, Sweep Agency, Tallink, Go Hotel Shnelli, Puumarket, Cultural Endowment of Estonia, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, BLRT, Elme Metall.
Special thanks to: Embassy of Estonia in Ukraine, Propastop.org, International Centre for Defence and Security, Piletitasku, Estonian Institute of Historical Memory, Estonian History Museum, G4S Estonia
Ticket Information
Visitors up to 19 years of age – free entry
Discounted ticket – €7
Full ticket – €9
Supporter ticket – €30
Ukrainian refugees – free entry
