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Jan Jenkins's avatar

I really enjoyed learning about this extraordinary woman. Thank you. Looking forward to part two.

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Darya Zorka's avatar

Thank you, Jan!

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Lee Peacock's avatar

Thank you for sharing her amazing story! ❤️

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Darya Zorka's avatar

Thank you, Lee!

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Karenza's avatar

I am always impressed by the intellectual stamina and vigour of Ukrainians. They made and are making a vital contribution to their culture. Thank you for introducing Lesia Ukrainka to us.

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Darya Zorka's avatar

I agree! I hope more people will learn about Lesia Ukrainka and Ukrainian culture and history.

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Tanya Wintringham's avatar

What a woman! And what a great family. Loved the photos too. Bring on part two!

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Darya Zorka's avatar

I’m very impressed and inspired by her story and work, too!

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K. Melnyk's avatar

A fascinating account about this remarkable woman and legendary writer! Thank you and looking forward to part 2!

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Claire Gyldén's avatar

Thank you for sharing this history of Lesia Ukrainka. Very interesting! Looking forward to reading part 2.

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Darya Zorka's avatar

Thank you!

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Darya Zorka's avatar

Thank you! 🙏

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Nataliia's avatar

Very interesting and inspiring story of Lesia. Can not wait for part 2 ❤️

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Darya Zorka's avatar

Thank you, Nataliia!

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Claudia Radomska's avatar

So interesting, thank you - dear Darya! 🙏🏼🌹

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Darya Zorka's avatar

Thank you, Claudia!

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Sylvaine's avatar

Thank you, looking forward for part 2

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Darya Zorka's avatar

Thank you!

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andré's avatar

The strength & resourcefulness of Ukrainians is evidently not new.

Thanks for introducing us to another part of Ukrainian history.

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Darya Zorka's avatar

I’m glad to share these stories!

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Paul's avatar

Really cool write up about Lesia Ukrainka and her family and very interesting stuff about Stara Hromada and the literature club “Pleiada”. The photos are super cool, too. Gonna check out part 2 asap. Thank you!

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Darya Zorka's avatar

Thank you, Paul!

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Rosemarie's avatar

Nine languages! And the poem Hope that she wrote when she was nine years old... A wonderful, talented woman. ❤️🇺🇦. Thank you sharing this Darya.

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Darya Zorka's avatar

I agree! She was a remarkable person, so extremely talented and so smart.

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Judi Linn's avatar

Thank you, Darya! I know her name and that she’s very famous in Ukraine, and it’s great to learn her story!

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Darya Zorka's avatar

I’m so glad to tell her story!

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Frank's avatar

Thank you for all the hard work on researching, writing and finding photos of this remarkable woman.

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Darya Zorka's avatar

Thank you, Frank!

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Iryna's avatar

Thank you for sharing this! As a Ukrainian raised by Americans (adoption), I am working to learn what I can of the authors and poets of Ukraine. Looking forward to reading part two.

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Darya Zorka's avatar

Thank you, Iryna! Ukraine has so many talented writers and poets, and there could have been many more if not for the Russian aggression and oppression.

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Claude Rispe's avatar

Thanks for the article - I'm sharing it with a local franco-ukrainian association.

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Darya Zorka's avatar

Thank you!

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