Anna Gorozhenko
Journalist and writer
The life of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, like the lives of many historical figures, is filled not only with public events but also with personal stories that influence the course of historical events. Olena Chaplynska and Olena Vyhovska, two women in his entourage, are examples of the significant impact women had on history. Their actions and relationships with Khmelnytsky not only played a role in his personal life but also had implications for the broader political and social developments of the time