Today, I shared a poem that brings comfort to my heart during extremely difficult times — for everyone who needs to hear it. daryazorka.substack.com/p/a-poem-for...

Today, I shared a poem that brings comfort to my heart during extremely difficult times — for everyone who needs to hear it. daryazorka.substack.com/p/a-poem-for...

Mosaic "Boikivschyna" at the health resort in Lisovichy, Kyiv region, Ukraine. Author Mykola Andruschenko. 1980s Learn why mosaics are an important part of every 🇺🇦 town and village and see a mesmerizing collection of 20 mosaics from all around Ukraine! daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-overlo...

Take a break from the news and see beautiful Ukrainian mosaics!

Mosaic "Boikivschyna" at the health resort in Lisovichy, Kyiv region, Ukraine. Author Mykola Andruschenko. 1980s Learn why mosaics are an important part of every 🇺🇦 town and village and see a mesmerizing collection of 20 mosaics from all around Ukraine! daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-overlo...

Mosaic on the facade of Lviv Medical University Training Pharmacy. Author Valeriy Marchak. 1990s See more Ukrainian mosaics and learn their story here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-overlo...

Mosaic on the facade of Lviv Medical University Training Pharmacy. Author Valeriy Marchak. 1990s See more Ukrainian mosaics and learn their story here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-overlo...

Mosaic “Ukrainian Madonna” at the Khanenko Museum, Kyiv, Ukraine. Author Vasyl Ovchynnikov. 1960s Learn how Ukrainian artists kept the culture alive through mosaics and see a collection of unique Ukrainian mosaics that you haven’t seen anywhere else! daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-overlo...

Mosaic “Ukrainian Madonna” at the Khanenko Museum, Kyiv, Ukraine. Author Vasyl Ovchynnikov. 1960s Learn how Ukrainian artists kept the culture alive through mosaics and see a collection of unique Ukrainian mosaics that you haven’t seen anywhere else! daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-overlo...

Learn a fascinating story of how Ukrainian artists brought color to gray Soviet apartment blocks and kept the culture alive through mosaics, and see a mesmerizing collection of unique mosaics that don’t exist anywhere else! daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-overlo...

Learn a fascinating story of how Ukrainian artists brought color to gray Soviet apartment blocks and kept the culture alive through mosaics, and see a mesmerizing collection of unique mosaics that don’t exist anywhere else! daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-overlo...

Whenever I share my essays about the history and culture of Eastern Europe, I see lots of interest and positive feedback, but very few people subscribe to my newsletter. I’d be so happy to see you among my readers! daryazorka.substack.com “A portrait of a girl”, by 🇺🇦 artist Ivan Driapachenko, 1932

Whenever I share my essays about the history and culture of Eastern Europe, I see lots of interest and positive feedback, but very few people subscribe to my newsletter. I’d be so happy to see you among my readers! daryazorka.substack.com “A portrait of a girl”, by 🇺🇦 artist Ivan Driapachenko, 1932

Learn about the life and work of the most iconic and beloved Ukrainian writer — Lesia Ukrainka, and read the translation of her rare poem which wasn’t translated before: daryazorka.substack.com/p/a-rare-poe... Photo of Lesia Ukrainka, 1888

Lesia Ukrainka is considered to be one of the most influential 🇺🇦writers. She lived more than 100 years ago, but her voice continues to inspire and resonate with millions of Ukrainians. Discover the work of the most legendary woman writer in Ukrainian history! daryazorka.substack.com/p/a-rare-poe...

Lesia Ukrainka is considered to be one of the most influential 🇺🇦writers. She lived more than 100 years ago, but her voice continues to inspire and resonate with millions of Ukrainians. Discover the work of the most legendary woman writer in Ukrainian history! daryazorka.substack.com/p/a-rare-poe...

I wish more people saw this post and discovered the art of Kateryna Bilokur, a genius Ukrainian artist!

I wish more people saw this post and discovered the art of Kateryna Bilokur, a genius Ukrainian artist!

Mesmerizing autumn painting by Ukrainian artist Kateryna Bilokur 💜 Flowers and nuts, 1948 Kateryna Bilokur had never painted a plucked flower. She always painted from life and believed that each flower had a soul. Learn more about this amazing artist: daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-queen-...

Mesmerizing autumn painting by Ukrainian artist Kateryna Bilokur 💜 Flowers and nuts, 1948 Kateryna Bilokur had never painted a plucked flower. She always painted from life and believed that each flower had a soul. Learn more about this amazing artist: daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-queen-...

Gold treasures, ancient tombs, epic battles, and tragic love, wise kings and brave warriors — learn the forgotten history of the Scythian civilization that thrived in Ukraine 2800 years ago! daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-hidden...

Gold treasures, ancient tombs, epic battles, and tragic love, wise kings and brave warriors — learn the forgotten history of the Scythian civilization that thrived in Ukraine 2800 years ago! daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-hidden...

Today’s essay: September through different stages in life, and a new poem. I haven’t written poems in a long time, so this poem feels special. daryazorka.substack.com/p/september-...

Today’s essay: September through different stages in life, and a new poem. I haven’t written poems in a long time, so this poem feels special. daryazorka.substack.com/p/september-...

A portrait of a young Belarusian woman. Homel region, south-eastern Belarus, 1928. See more rare historical photos that show how life in Belarus looked 100 years ago in this article: daryazorka.substack.com/p/how-life-i...

A portrait of a young Belarusian woman. Homel region, south-eastern Belarus, 1928. See more rare historical photos that show how life in Belarus looked 100 years ago in this article: daryazorka.substack.com/p/how-life-i...

It’s hard to believe that it’s September already! Last year, I shared the perfect September recipe from my Ukrainian mother-in-law — stuffed peppers in homemade tomato sauce! It is a hearty and comforting dish, and I hope you’ll try cooking it this fall! daryazorka.substack.com/p/stuffed-pe...

It’s hard to believe that it’s September already! Last year, I shared the perfect September recipe from my Ukrainian mother-in-law — stuffed peppers in homemade tomato sauce! It is a hearty and comforting dish, and I hope you’ll try cooking it this fall! daryazorka.substack.com/p/stuffed-pe...

It feels extremely unsettling and sad searching for the historical photos of your country in the archives of the Russian museums. Yet, finding the photos is very rewarding, because they show the truth that nothing can hide daryazorka.substack.com/p/how-life-i...

It feels extremely unsettling and sad searching for the historical photos of your country in the archives of the Russian museums. Yet, finding the photos is very rewarding, because they show the truth that nothing can hide daryazorka.substack.com/p/how-life-i...

Wars, invasions, and centuries of Polish and Russian imperialism erode Belarusian culture to the point of almost non-existence. Yet, it miraculously survived, and it was people from the villages who preserved it. A window into the past: daryazorka.substack.com/p/how-life-i...

Wars, invasions, and centuries of Polish and Russian imperialism erode Belarusian culture to the point of almost non-existence. Yet, it miraculously survived, and it was people from the villages who preserved it. A window into the past: daryazorka.substack.com/p/how-life-i...

Today, I shared 20 rare photos from Belarus that were taken more than a hundred years ago. These photos show Belarus that may no longer exist in life, but is forever engraved in the memories and hearts of its people. I invite you to take a journey to my home. daryazorka.substack.com/p/how-life-i...

Photos of Belarus from a hundred years ago. 🤍♥️🤍

Today, I shared 20 rare photos from Belarus that were taken more than a hundred years ago. These photos show Belarus that may no longer exist in life, but is forever engraved in the memories and hearts of its people. I invite you to take a journey to my home. daryazorka.substack.com/p/how-life-i...

Did you know that Madama Butterfly, one of the most famous operas in the world, was saved from failure by the Ukrainian singer, Solomiya Krushelnytska? Learn more about this fascinating story and singer here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/solomiya-k...

Did you know that Madama Butterfly, one of the most famous operas in the world, was saved from failure by the Ukrainian singer, Solomiya Krushelnytska? Learn more about this fascinating story and singer here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/solomiya-k...

These are must read poems translated excellently by Darya. We featured two of them in a recent fundraiser. Here is a link to a reading of The Commandment by Romain Frugé: wordsfromukraine.org/our-reciters/

“Our entire life is expecting the worst and hoping for the best.” — Lina Kostenko (1930-present), 🇺🇦 poet, writer, and activist. Five poems by Ukrainian writers that must be read by everyone: daryazorka.substack.com/p/five-poems...

“Our entire life is expecting the worst and hoping for the best.” — Lina Kostenko (1930-present), 🇺🇦 poet, writer, and activist. Five poems by Ukrainian writers that must be read by everyone: daryazorka.substack.com/p/five-poems...

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"Everyone knows my nationality. I haven’t changed it and I never will, despite the fact that bending over and standing under the flags of the stronger sometimes brings benefits." –Solomiya Krushelnytska, 🇺🇦 opera star of the 20th century. Learn more about her: daryazorka.substack.com/p/solomiya-k...

"Everyone knows my nationality. I haven’t changed it and I never will, despite the fact that bending over and standing under the flags of the stronger sometimes brings benefits." –Solomiya Krushelnytska, 🇺🇦 opera star of the 20th century. Learn more about her: daryazorka.substack.com/p/solomiya-k...

I spent weeks researching and writing this article, and I’d be so happy if more people read it!

I spent weeks researching and writing this article, and I’d be so happy if more people read it!

In 1899, Solomiya Krushelnytska, 🇺🇦 opera star of the 20th century, was asked to give a concert for the Russian emperor and his family. She agreed and bravely sang Ukrainian songs to the face of the oppressors. Learn more about this fascinating woman: daryazorka.substack.com/p/solomiya-k...

In 1899, Solomiya Krushelnytska, 🇺🇦 opera star of the 20th century, was asked to give a concert for the Russian emperor and his family. She agreed and bravely sang Ukrainian songs to the face of the oppressors. Learn more about this fascinating woman: daryazorka.substack.com/p/solomiya-k...

Today, I shared the fascinating story of Solomiya Krushelnytska — Ukrainian opera singer of the 20th century whose voice and beauty enchanted the entire world. Read it here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/solomiya-k...

Today, I shared the fascinating story of Solomiya Krushelnytska — Ukrainian opera singer of the 20th century whose voice and beauty enchanted the entire world. Read it here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/solomiya-k...

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