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2024

New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

Folk songs for dance, 1904 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with the autograph page of the collection "Folk songs for dance" (1904).

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Annual report 2024

Annual report of the website «Lesja Ukrainka» for the 2024 year – 1 151 thousands visitors.

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

31 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with page (with picture) of the textbook "Ancient history of oriental peoples", written by Lesja Ukrainka (1890).

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

Postcard with autographs, 1903 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with the postcard to O. Gorbachevska signed by Lesja Ukrainka (1903).

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

30 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with page (with picture) of the textbook "Ancient history of oriental peoples", written by Lesja Ukrainka (1890).

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New edition of Lesja Ukrainka

Poetic works by H. Heine, 1903 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with title page of the collection of poetic works by H. Heine (Lviv: 1903).

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

29 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with page (with picture) of the textbook "Ancient history of oriental peoples", written by Lesja Ukrainka (1890).

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New letter by Lesja Ukrainka

We publish a letter to F. S. Karpova, sent Jan 18, 1913.

The Christmas season did make its mark – I had a severe ear stabbing and headache for several days, so much so that I couldn’t even write letters, but today it’s almost over.

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

Prisoner, 1903 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with the first page of the autograph poem «Prisoner» (1903).

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New letter by Lesja Ukrainka

We publish a letter to P. P. Lavrov sent Jan 18, 1913.

To tell the truth, as a matter of course, I should absolutely leave all work for this winter, because it comes with great trouble for me.

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

28 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with page (with picture) of the textbook "Ancient history of oriental peoples", written by Lesja Ukrainka (1890).

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New letter by Lesja Ukrainka

We publish a letter to M. M. Sobinevska, sent Jan 5, 1913.

How is your aunt? Write, please, otherwise she won’t write herself. I kiss you and aunty hard, but still catch and pet Belogrudja (= Whitebreast).

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

Postcard to M. Kryvynjuk, 1902 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with postcard to M. Kryvynjuk (1902).

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New letter by Lesja Ukrainka

We publish a letter to F. S. Karpova, sent Jan 1, 1913.

Why don’t you write to me? Are you angry? Although I can’t imagine why. If it’s because I didn’t write soon, then forgive me – I’ll be more diligent in the future.

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

27 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with page (with picture) of the textbook "Ancient history of oriental peoples", written by Lesja Ukrainka (1890).

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New letter by Lesja Ukrainka

We publish a letter to L. M. Starytska-Chernyakhivska, sent in 1912.

Now I can’t live without earning (when I could, I wrote for free, you know that, dearest friend!). And when I earn something else, I don’t have the energy to write.

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

«You would like flowers on my way?»,… The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with autograph of poetry «You would like flowers on my way?» (1902).

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New letter by Lesja Ukrainka

We publish a letter to L. M. Starytska-Chernyakhivska, sent in 1912.

I burn myself a little, but without stopping, then I have to burn out someday, no candle is eternal. Let my friends have the illusion that there is no end to the candle.

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

26 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with page (with picture) of the textbook "Ancient history of oriental peoples", written by Lesja Ukrainka (1890).

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New letter by Lesja Ukrainka

We publish a letter to L. M. Starytska-Chernyakhivska, sent ca Oct 18, 1912.

I am sorry that this parcel, as I see, caused you trouble, and I, as you recall, even in the most difficult times for me, asked that the settlement of my interests should not be at the expense of anyone.

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Postcard to V. Stefanyk, 1901 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with postcard to V. Stefanyk (1901).

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New letter by Lesja Ukrainka

We publish a letter to mother, sent Oct 9, 1912.

It was necessary to think at one time that the "żydek" will not be factoring in vain, and carrying other ignoble duties, but also wants to use some benefits for himself.

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

25 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with page (with picture) of the textbook "Ancient history of oriental peoples", written by Lesja Ukrainka (1890).

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New translation

We publish a translation of Hryhoriy Machtet’s essay "On the grave [of Taras Shchevchenko]" (1895).

The lack of history and traditions helped you, earlier than us, to enter the path, the flag of which serves as everything, as taught by the one who lies in this unforgettable grave, the great poet…

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New letter by Lesja Ukrainka

We publish a letter to P. P. Lavrov, sent Sep 8, 1912.

I don’t think it was any more painful for you to read my last letter than it was for me to write it. Believe me, I didn’t mean to hurt you.

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

Postcard with autographs, 1901 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with postcard "Memory of Burkut" (1901).

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New translation

We are finish publishing a translation of Maurice Verne’s work "The History and Religion of the Jews" (1895). Today – "5. Jewish religious institutions."

The temple, said to have been built under Solomon, has disappeared; however, it can be considered a model of a temple, and the stories that have come down to us about it express a hoped-for ideal rather than a memory of the past.

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New letter by Lesja Ukrainka

We publish a letter to P. P. Lavrov, sent May 29, 1912.

I would be terribly embarrassed if it turned out, as if I was managing the same money twice from the "Bell".

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

24 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with page (with picture) of the textbook "Ancient history of oriental peoples", written by Lesja Ukrainka (1890).

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New translation

We are continue publishing a translation of Maurice Verne’s work "The History and Religion of the Jews" (1895). Today – "4. Faith before the captivity."

In the various sanctuaries of Yahweh there was a certain number of things, always the same: an altar intended for gifts, blood sacrifices or composed of the first vegetables of the earth.

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New letter by Lesja Ukrainka

We publish a letter to P. P. Lavrov, sent May 18, 1912.

Either there is some mistake in your letter, or I misunderstood you, that it is supposed to be the entire fee for "Rufin and Priscilla".

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

Postcard to O. Kobylyanska, 1901 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with postcard to O. Kobylyanska (1901).

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New translation

We are continue publishing a translation of Maurice Verne’s work "The History and Religion of the Jews" (1895). Today – "3. From the captivity to the destruction of Jerusalem by Titus (588 BC to AD 70).

The higher Jerusalem clergy itself, it seems, willingly accepted everything from Greek customs that did not seem incompatible with the tradition placed under its watch.

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New letter by Lesja Ukrainka

We publish a letter to P. P. Lavrov, sent Apr 25, 1912.

I was not so angry about the late payments as the ignoring of my letters, requests and questions, it just seemed to me that I had already become a kind of zero for both "Vishnyk" and "Dzvin".

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

23 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with page (with picture) of the textbook "Ancient history of oriental peoples", written by Lesja Ukrainka (1890).

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New translation

We are continue publishing a translation of Maurice Verne’s work "The History and Religion of the Jews" (1895). Today – "2. Ancient Jewish kingdoms (from 1100 more or less to 588 BC)".

Just as one must reject the idea of the Israeli nation, which consisted of the earlier conquest of Palestine, one must also be cautious about the nomenclature of tribes, that is, about the divisions of the nation.

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New letter by Lesja Ukrainka

We publish a letter to P. P. Lavrov, sent in Feb 1912.

Extremity has compelled me to ask you to send me the money due to me by telegraph, and I am very grateful to you for promptly complying with my request.

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

Postcard to sister Olga, 1901 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with postcard to sister Olga (1901).

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New translation

We are starting to publish a translation of Maurice Verne’s work "The History and Religion of the Jews" (1895). Today – "1. The mythical period."

From everyone who wants to learn about ancient Jewish history, the first sacrifice must be demanded, so that he rejects the entire period that goes from the creation of the world and the first human pair to the time of Abraham.

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New letter by Lesja Ukrainka

We publish a letter to P. P. Lavrov, sent Dec 14, 1911.

Knowing that you are a representative of this firm, I am sending you what happened to me ready at this time, and you would be kind enough to forward it to Volodymyr Vynnychenko when needed.

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

22 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with page (with picture) of the textbook "Ancient history of oriental peoples", written by Lesja Ukrainka (1890).

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New translation

We publish a translation of the biblical book «Ezechiel, XXXVII» (1891).

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New letter by Lesja Ukrainka

We publish a letter to P. P. Lavrov, sent Nov 28, 1911.

Write whether, upon receiving the rest, I should send you some formal receipt (perhaps you need it to inform your accomplices), or whether my letters and postal receipts are enough.

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

Postcard to M. Kryvynjuk, 1901 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with postcard to M. Kryvynjuk (1901).

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New translation

We publish a translation of fragments of the biblical "Book of Genesis".

See 1. Cosmogony The Spirit of God hovers over chaos. God creates the world in 7 days: 1 day – light and darkness, 2 day – sky, 3 day – land, sea, vegetation.

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New letter by Lesja Ukrainka

We publish a letter to P. P. Lavrov, sent Sep 28, 1911.

When my book is published, it may be possible for you to pay me the fee without much delay. The season is coming when my health can suddenly deteriorate.

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

21 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with page (with picture) of the textbook "Ancient history of oriental peoples", written by Lesja Ukrainka (1890).

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New translation

We publish a translation of Giacomo Leopardi’s poem "To you, Italy".

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New letter by Lesja Ukrainka

We publish a letter to P. P. Lavrov, sent Sep 5, 1911.

Thank you very much for granting my wish and sending the vignette to be shown. I didn’t quite understand her (a lyre that became a prison for eagles-thoughts?).

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

Princess, 1901 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with first page of the autograph poem «Princess» (1901).

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New work by Lesja Ukrainka

In the "Publicistics" section, we finish publishing the article "The Price of Progress" (1903). Today – "Party ethics".

When enemies brutally taunt party members at free rallies or throw them out the door at Parteitags, should party members do the same?

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Map of the travels of Lesja Ukrainka

Schematic map «Travels of Lesja Ukrainka» is now published.

109 places where Lesja Ukrainka stayed in 1871 – 1913 are plotted on the Google Maps topographic map.

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New autograph of Lesja Ukrainka

20 The gallery of Lesja Ukrainka's autographs and editions is replenished with page (with picture) of the textbook "Ancient history of oriental peoples", written by Lesja Ukrainka (1890).

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Annual report 2023

Annual report of the website «Lesja Ukrainka» for the 2023 year – 1 883 thousands visitors.

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