Bilokur Kateryna (1900–1961) Portrait of Kateryna Bilokur, 2023Artist: Olha Matiushko Kateryna Bilokur was born on November 24, 1900, into the family of a prosperous farmer. Although she didn’t attend school, she taught herself to read and write. From a young age, she exhibited a natural talent for painting, yet her Read more
Portrait of Olena Stepaniv and Sofiya Halechko, 2023Artist: Hanna Ren’kas Olena Stepaniv (1892–1963) Ukrainian historian, geography teacher, public figure, and military leader. She is known globally as the first woman officially enlisted in military service as an officer. It’s well known that we, as women, can be not only mothers, Read more
Rudnytska Milena July 15, 1892, Zboriv, Galicia region – March 29, 1976, Munich A prominent Ukrainian civic and political leader, feminist, parliamentarian, diplomat, journalist, writer, educator, and editor of women’s publications. The women’s movement lives within all women, even when they are unaware of it or resist it—even when they Read more
Desnytska Kateryna (1886-1960) A Ukrainian woman who became a princess of Siam (now Thailand) Portrait of Kateryna Desnytska, 2023 Designer: Nataliia Honcharova Born in Lutsk (Volyn region), Kateryna was educated at the Fundukleiv Gymnasium in Kyiv. Her life unfolded at the dawn of the 20th century, a time when women Read more
Alchevska Khrystia March 16, 1882, Kharkiv – October 27, 1931, Kharkiv Writer, poet, revolutionary democrat, educator, and translator. No matter how much you wish for it, you cannot erase me from history. Khrystia Alchevska Portrait of Khrystia Alchevska, 2023Artist: Olga Kotova Khrystia Alchevska completed her higher education in Paris before Read more
Krushelnytska Solomiya September 23, 1872, Biliavyntsi, Galicia † November 16, 1952, Lviv Opera singer and educator, recognised in her lifetime as the world’s greatest soprano. Known internationally as the ‘Enchanting Butterfly’, Krushelnytska was celebrated as the Wagnerian Prima Donna of the 20th century. Everyone knows my nationality. I have not Read more
Kobylianska Olha November 27, 1863, Gura Humorului, Bukovina – March 21,1942, Chernivtsi Acclaimed Ukrainian writer, master of psychological prose, and social activist. To possess a freedom so complete that one could be an end in oneself! To exist foremost for oneself, to work for one’s own spirit like a bee; Read more
Kobrynska Natalia June 8, 1855, village of Beleluia, Galicia province – January 22, 1920, Bolekhiv Ukrainian writer, publicist, publisher, social activist, and pioneer of Ukrainian feminism. Our goal is to inspire the development of women’s spirit through literature, for literature reflects both the bright and dark sides of society, its Read more
Olena Pchilka (Olha Kosach) June 7 (29), 1849, Hadiach, Poltava Province – †October 4, 1930, Kyiv Known by her pen name, Olena Pchilka, Olha Kosach was a distinguished writer, translator, folklorist, editor, philanthropist, and civic activist. She was also the mother of the renowned poet Lesya Ukrainka and the sister Read more
On the 16th of June, a remarkable event for the Gendermuseum will take place – the online lecture “History of War. Museum of Women’s and Gender History”. The lecture was organized in connection with the exhibition “When temporary becomes the ordinary” being held in the National Museum of Human Rights Read more