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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