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Lukyanivka people’s house in Kyiv (Degterevska str., 5; 1906)

Lukyanivka people’s house in Kyiv (5…

Lukyanivka people’s house in Kyiv (5 Degterevska Street)

Photo early 20 cent. from Wikipedia: uk.wikipedia.org

On February 25, 1906, at the Lukyanivka people’s theater, on a holiday in memory of Taras Shevchenko, the folk choir conducted by K. Stetsenko performed "Mourning march" ("Our father died!.."), music by M. V. Lysenko, lyrics by Lesja Ukrainka. Lesja Ukrainka was present at this holiday.