Welcome to From My Heart! I’m glad to see you here!
This is a weekly newsletter about art, literature, history, and food of Eastern Europe. Sharing stories from Ukraine, Belarus, and beyond.
I’m Darya Zorka – a writer, artist, and translator. I’m fascinated by the culture of Eastern Europe, the region where my family and ancestors come from. Here, I share educational essays, poetry translations, art collections, and family recipes.
As a translator, I contributed to multiple films about Ukraine, such as the award-winning documentaries 20 Days In Mariupol, 2000 Meters to Andriivka, and others.
Some of my most popular articles:
The hidden truth about Scythians – warriors of the Ukrainian steppes
Belarusian gold – the ancient art of straw weaving that shaped the nation
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Essays about the culture and history of Eastern Europe. The topics include Eastern European literature, art, and music; historical facts and folklore; customs and traditions, and much more.
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If you love art, poetry, history, discovering new recipes, and stories full of wisdom and inspiration – this place is for you. I’d be so happy to see you join the From My Heart community!
Warmly,
Darya
Email: daryazorka@substack.com
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