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1st quarter 2013

30 Mar 2013 New photo of Lesja Ukrainka

Photo: Olena Pchilka and Lesja…

The portrait gallery of Lesja Ukrainka is replenished with photo of 1898 with mother.

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27 Mar 2013 New article in the guide

Section «Guide» is replenished with article «Jakubsky Boris».

Jakubsky Boris (15 (27) September 1889, town Ilincy, now Vinnytsia region. – December 28, 1944, Kyiv) – Ukrainian literature.

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23 Mar 2013 Correspondence of 1902 published

The publication of letters by Lesja Ukrainka is now continued. Today available next 5 letters of 1902.

I have no literary works and activities at this moment, therefore, nothing to assign in St. Petersburg or Moscow. (19 Mar 1902, to mother and sister Olga)

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20 Mar 2013 New biographical work

We continue to publish the book «Lesja Ukrainka: chronology of life and creativity». Today – chapter «Year 1890».

Visit with Lesja to "Tannhauser", both enjoyed it. This Mighty and original music. Extremely good scene minnesingers' tournament.

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16 Mar 2013 New book on Lesja Ukrainka

We continue to publish a book "Lesja Ukrainka: life and creativity" (1926) by M.Draj-Khmara. Today – next 4 chapters.

Theatrical value of Lesja Ukrainka's dramas not equal to their literary value. Their dramatism is often buried in the lyrical element.

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13 Mar 2013 New photo of Lesja Ukrainka

The book by M.O.Moroz contains more…

The portrait gallery of Lesja Ukrainka is replenished with photo of 1897 with mother.

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9 Mar 2013 Correspondence of 1902 published

The publication of letters by Lesja Ukrainka is now continued. Today available next 5 letters of 1902.

With "Obsessed" and "Repercussions" I can advise nothing, because I don't have funds for the publication of my poetry – not only free, but any ones. Let them wait to the right time. (14 Mar 1902, to M.V. Kryvynjuk)

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6 Mar 2013 New biographical work

We continue to publish the book «Lesja Ukrainka: chronology of life and creativity». Today – chapter «Year 1889».

In Kolodjazhne in Lesja's family kept Shevchenko evening: exhibited "respectable operetta" (as defined by Lesja's mother) "Karmeluk", recited poems.

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2 Mar 2013 New book on Lesja Ukrainka

We continue to publish a book "Lesja Ukrainka: life and creativity" (1926) by M.Draj-Khmara. Today – next 4 chapters.

Now, before our eyes rises the woman figure firmly believe, who knows that the work of selfless worker in everyday life has more meaning than a sudden short burst of energy in the hero.

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27 Feb 2013 Correspondence of 1902 published

The publication of letters by Lesja Ukrainka is now continued. Today available next 5 letters of 1902.

Actually, the most difficult is to "decide" do not write poetry because it does not work, and so-so fleeting improvisation, some form of dementia, for which man mostly can not garantee. (15.02.1902 At M. I. Pavlik)

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23 Feb 2013 New biographical work

We continue to publish the book «Lesja Ukrainka: chronology of life and creativity». Today – chapter «Year 1888».

In April or May, Lesja and her mother went from Kolodjazhne for a few days to Warsaw to consult with doctors on the affected leg.

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20 Feb 2013 New book on Lesja Ukrainka

We continue to publish a book "Lesja Ukrainka: life and creativity" (1926) by M.Draj-Khmara. Today – next 4 chapters.

As an honest citizen, she could not look calmly on social and national oppression of the people, she tormented, tested, and how she could help revive the country.

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16 Feb 2013 New photo of Lesja Ukrainka

Photo: Alexandra Je.…

The portrait gallery of Lesja Ukrainka is replenished with photo of 1897 with A. J. Sudovschykova.

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13 Feb 2013 Correspondence of 1902 published

The publication of letters by Lesja Ukrainka is now continued. Today available next 5 letters of 1902.

I think we can write more clearly, while I'm here, I do not think that the "gap" boundaries of Austria and Italy was so uncertain as the "gap" between two Ukraines. (29 Jan 1902, to M.I. Pavlik)

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9 Feb 2013 New biographical work

We continue to publish the book «Lesja Ukrainka: chronology of life and creativity». Today – chapter «Year 1887».

Mom fulfilled her intention to visit grandmother this year and with Lesja and us three younger, left August 21 for two weeks in Gadjach.

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6 Feb 2013 New book on Lesja Ukrainka

We continue to publish a book "Lesja Ukrainka: life and creativity" (1926) by M.Draj-Khmara. Today – next 4 chapters.

What suddenly exploded for a few days or hours, was nurtured by Lesja for years. Thus, for example, image of Mavka that appears central figure in the "Forest Song".

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2 Feb 2013 New photo of Lesja Ukrainka

Lesja Ukrainka's photo in 1896 in oval.

The portrait gallery of Lesja Ukrainka is replenished with photo of 1896 in oval.

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30 Jan 2013 Correspondence of 1902 published

The publication of letters by Lesja Ukrainka is now continued. Today available next 5 letters of 1902.

It is possible in favor of the fund to issue separate prints of my "Obsessive" – or what was actually good? (19 Jan 1902, to M.V. Kryvynjuk)

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26 Jan 2013 New biographical work

We continue to publish the book «Lesja Ukrainka: chronology of life and creativity». Today – chapter «Year 1886».

Three surgical celebrities in Kyiv emphatically need to bring the patient to Kyiv, to operate she there, otherwise lost leg and she Lesja sick with tuberculosis.

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23 Jan 2013 New book on Lesja Ukrainka

We continue to publish a book "Lesja Ukrainka: life and creativity" (1926) by M.Draj-Khmara. Today – next 4 chapters.

Literature, creativity – was the only one of her idol, which she always worshipped and was never forgotten, riding at resorts and lying in hospital in a "sticky chains".

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19 Jan 2013 New photo of Lesja Ukrainka

This is not the original photo, but…

The portrait gallery of Lesja Ukrainka is replenished with photo of 1895.

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16 Jan 2013 Correspondence of 1902 published

The publication of letters by Lesja Ukrainka is now continued. Today available first 5 letters of 1902.

When I drove here in Lviv, seen, naturally, Pavlik, he already has the money to journey to Sophia and waiting when you let him come. (4 Jan 1902 To L. M. Dragomanova-Shyshmanova)

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12 Jan 2013 New biographical work

We continue to publish the book «Lesja Ukrainka: chronology of life and creativity». Today – chapter «Year 1885».

Lesja – beautiful child, without end kind, condescending to all, very capable, as in science, and in the arts.

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9 Jan 2013 New book on Lesja Ukrainka

We continue to publish a book "Lesja Ukrainka: life and creativity" (1926) by M.Draj-Khmara. Today – first 4 chapters.

Literary Ukrainian life while Lesja was in Kiev, had mainly circle character. Groups existed illegally, gathering in private homes – away from the eyes of the police.

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5 Jan 2013 New photo of Lesja Ukrainka

Lesja Ukrainka. 1890..1895's (?)

The portrait gallery of Lesja Ukrainka is replenished with photo of 1890..1895's

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2 Jan 2013 Annual report published

Annual report of the website «Lesja Ukrainka» for the 2012 year published – 686 thousands visitors.

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