Cisyk Kvitka April 4, 1953, Queens, New York March 29, 1998, Manhattan, New York A Ukrainian singer born in the U.S. to Ukrainian immigrants, Kvitka Cisyk dedicated her life to sharing Ukrainian music with the world. Her family had deep roots in Lviv’s intellectual circles, and her father was a Read more
Matviienko Nina October 10, 1947 – October 8, 2023, Kyiv Ukrainian singer and actress, celebrated as the People’s Artist of the Ukrainian SSR (1985), recipient of the Taras Shevchenko State Prize (1988), and Hero of Ukraine. She was also a member of the Union of Cinematographers of Ukraine (1989). The Read more
Kostenko Lina (Born in 1930) Ukrainian poet, journalist, writer, publisher, and former Soviet dissident. Horrible words, when they are silent Lina Kostenko Portrait of Lina Kostenko Artist: Liliya Stadnik Portrait of Lina KostenkoDesigner: Oksana Kocherga A founder and leading representative of the Sixtiers poetry movement, Kostenko is celebrated as one of Read more
Mala Lyubov January 13, 1919, Kopani – April 14, 2003, Kharkiv Ukrainian scientist and doctor. Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, member of the Academy of Medical Sciences of the USSR (1974), Russian Academy of Medical Sciences (1991), National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (Department of Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Experimental and Read more
Yushchenko Kateryna 1919 – 2001 Ukrainian scientist in cybernetics whose groundbreaking programming advancements outpaced those of her global peers, including England’s Dina Johnston—pioneer of software for the BBC, Royal Air Force, and British Railways; America’s Karen Jones, Cambridge’s first linguist-programmer; and Grace Hopper, inventor of COBOL and head of the Read more
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