The Ukrainian poet and artist Taras Shevchenko was born on March 9, 1814. Across Ukraine today, one can spot countless monuments to Shevchnko. His widespread presence in many ways highlights that the heart of contemporary Ukrainian society is a poet. kyivindependent.com/taras-shevchen…
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@KyivIndependent And he died on 10th March (today) 163 years ago :( Check our interview with @BlackerUilleam on the role of culture in this war, and why the Russians hate Shevchenko: youtu.be/0TSQtxxYDYY
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