Illya Repin, a prominent Ukrainian artist with Cossack roots, created immortal masterpieces that have not only entered the history of world art but also left an indelible mark on the art world. Repin’s life was a journey of painting deeply emotional works that vividly depicted historical events and the life of the Ukrainian people. As his strength waned, he humbly sought forgiveness for his lack of fluency in the language, expressing profound regret that he could not be closer to the «sweet and joyful Ukraine…»

The Lord of the Sea and Steppe. The author of six thousand paintings. The greatest benefactor of the city of Feodosia. He gained worldwide fame at the age of twenty-seven, became a professor at thirty, and painted one of his most famous works, «Among the Waves», at eighty-one. When asked, «Which painting do you consider the best?» he consistently answered, «The one on the easel»

Olha Drahomanova-Kosach (Olena Pchilka) is a prominent figure in Ukrainian culture. She was not only the mother of Lesya Ukrainka but also possessed exceptional abilities and numerous talents as a writer, folklorist, publisher, and ethnographer. This extraordinary woman left an indelible mark on national art

Mykhailo Drahomanov (September 18, 1841 – July 2, 1895) was a Ukrainian philosopher and historian. He was a publicist, folklorist, literary critic, and politician. Drahomanov advocated for the creation of an independent state (“a union for self-defense against others”), as he believed the leading cause of all Ukrainian problems was the lack of independence

Yuriy Rybchynsky is a prominent figure in Ukrainian culture, who has left a significant mark in poetry, playwriting, and pop music. His life serves as a vivid example of how a personal story, filled with love, experiences, and mystical moments, can become the source of unforgettable works

Ukrainian song has lived in her soul since birth. It moved through the blood vessels with the blood and entered the lungs from the air with pear smoke, rye, and wheat. Spruce and linden.
She never got tired of repeating to herself: «Yes, I live in America, but I am Ukrainian»

It was on the fiftieth anniversary of the liberation from the concentration camp. Eva went up to the podium, took a few deep breaths, and spoke to the public: «I forgive Josef Mengele and all the doctors who carried out the horrific experiments on me and my sister Miriam. I forgive them for killing my parents, taking away my family and childhood, and turning my life into hell…»

Her poetry is honest, emotional, sometimes ironic. The language is bright, modern. The thought is deep and comprehensive. She writes simply about the complex and sophisticated. She writes sincerely about the intimate and veiled. She values «the word, not fame». She values the truth, not a canned lie

There are words sunny and rainy. The cold and the warm. Those that support and those that devalue. The good ones and the evil ones. Heavenly pure and infernal. Inspirational and threatening. Good tidings and warnings of danger. So it’s up to us to decide what to say and what to keep quiet about. What to go out into the world with and what to leave behind the scenes forever

Berta Rapoport was one of the first female captains in the world, becoming an iconic figure in the history of seafaring. Her career and life are examples not only of professionalism and skill but also of unbending will and courage

The life of Mykola Sklifosovsky (1836-1904) is an example of incredible strength of spirit and dedication to science, despite numerous personal tragedies. Growing up in conditions of poverty and loss, he not only overcame these challenges but also became an outstanding surgeon and innovator, significantly influencing the medical science of his time

He walked around the world and listened to it carefully. He tried to convey that the clear sky is not afraid of lightning and thunder, and that of all losses, the loss of time is the most difficult. He came up with his own formula for happiness. He believed that the rich are not those who have much, but those who have enough