Mykola Amosov, Pioneer of Heart Surgery in Ukraine Hi there! I'm Sophia. I was asked to write an article about a Ukrainian inventor and his invention. I wrote about Mykola Amosov and I'd like to share this information with you. Mykola Amosov (1913–2002) was a famous Ukrainian heart surgeon, scientist, inventor, writer, and philosopher. He
Borys Paton, World Welding Pioneer Hi! My name is Artiom and I'd like to dedicate today’s post to Borys Paton and introduce you to some interesting facts from the life of the famous Ukrainian scientist. Borys Paton’s father was the famous scientist Yevgeny Paton. It is with him that Borys is often confused and Paton Jr.
Ukrainian Architectural Treasures The history of Ukrainian architecture is closely connected to Ukraine’s own past. It has gone through a lot of difficult times. But despite this, it is also full of beauty, talent, and light. Ukrainian architects have worked hard to keep the country’s cultural identity alive in its buildings, like houses, churches, castles,
Ivan Franko (1856–1916) Hi, there! I'm Liliya and today I'd like to share with you some facts from biography of Ivan Franko, a famous Ukrainian writer, poet, journalist, and political thinker. Ivan Yakovych Franko was born on August 27, 1856, in Nahuievychi, a village in western Ukraine (then part of the Austrian Empire). He was the
Write about the person you admire I'm Dasha and I'd like to share with you some information about Viacheslav Chornovil, the person I admire. Exam in Mind Level B2 Throughout our lives, we meet a tremendous number of people. Some of them disappoint us, while others open our eyes to new things. Fortunately, I have
Olena Pchilka (1849-1930) Hi there! I'm Liza and today I'd like to share with you some information about Olena Pchilka, an outstanding Ukrainian woman, a publisher, writer, ethnographer, interpreter, and civil activist. Olha Drahomanova-Kosach, known by her literary name of Olena Pchilka, was born into a privileged family of landowners in Eastern Ukraine — a family
Writing: Review of the Exhibition You recently saw the following post on your Facebook news feed: If you have been to an interesting art or museum exhibition, we would like to hear from you. Write a review of the exhibition, send it to us and we will post it on our Facebook page. Write a
Kateryna Bilokur, Ukrainian Folk Artist Read and speak Kateryna Bilokur is a self-taught master who worked in primitive art (Naïve Art or Primitivism style) and decorative folk painting and loved to paint flowers. Kateryna Bilokur painted flowers and fruits in gardens, orchards and fields; still lifes; and several portraits and self-portraits. Her paintings display originality, vivid coloring, and great
