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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 8h

I’ve translated one of my favorite Ukrainian poems and will share it in tomorrow’s newsletter! If you are not among my readers yet, subscribe to receive it! Ukrainian poetry is ❤️

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From My Heart | Darya Zorka | Substack

A newsletter about Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Belarus, and living in challenging times. Bridging the gap between people’s hearts with words. Click to read From My Heart, by Darya Zorka, a Substack publi...

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 8h

I’ve translated one of my favorite Ukrainian poems and will share it in tomorrow’s newsletter! If you are not among my readers yet, subscribe to receive it! Ukrainian poetry is ❤️

daryazorka.substack.com

From My Heart | Darya Zorka | Substack

A newsletter about Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Belarus, and living in challenging times. Bridging the gap between people’s hearts with words. Click to read From My Heart, by Darya Zorka, a Substack publi...

daryazorka.substack.com

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 5d

Did you know that the modern bra that millions of women around the world wear today was created by a Belarusian woman? Learn this fascinating story here — Three inventions by Belarusians that changed the world: daryazorka.substack.com/p/three-disc...

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 5d

Did you know that the modern bra that millions of women around the world wear today was created by a Belarusian woman? Learn this fascinating story here — Three inventions by Belarusians that changed the world: daryazorka.substack.com/p/three-disc...

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 6d

Have you ever heard of famous Belarusian inventors and scientists? Today, I shared three inventions of the 20th century created by people from Belarus that we cannot imagine our life without. You will be surprised!

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Three inventions by Belarusians that changed the world

Inventions of the 20th century created by people from Belarus that we cannot imagine our life without.

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 6d

Have you ever heard of famous Belarusian inventors and scientists? Today, I shared three inventions of the 20th century created by people from Belarus that we cannot imagine our life without. You will be surprised!

daryazorka.substack.com/p/three-disc...

Three inventions by Belarusians that changed the world

Inventions of the 20th century created by people from Belarus that we cannot imagine our life without.

daryazorka.substack.com

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 8d

A rare photo of the family from central Belarus, my native region, 1912. It’s fascinating to see how people lived back then. See more historical photos that show how life in Belarus looked 100 years ago here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/how-life-i...

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 8d

A rare photo of the family from central Belarus, my native region, 1912. It’s fascinating to see how people lived back then. See more historical photos that show how life in Belarus looked 100 years ago here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/how-life-i...

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 11d

“Even if thunder roars above me, I'm getting down to work, because this is the only way I'll put an end to any trouble!”

– Solomiya Krushelnytska, the legendary Ukrainian opera singer of the 20th century.

Learn the incredible story of her life here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/solomiya-k...

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 11d

“Even if thunder roars above me, I'm getting down to work, because this is the only way I'll put an end to any trouble!”

– Solomiya Krushelnytska, the legendary Ukrainian opera singer of the 20th century.

Learn the incredible story of her life here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/solomiya-k...

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 13d

Today, I shared a poem that brings comfort to my heart during extremely difficult times — for everyone who needs to hear it.

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A poem for difficult times

Personal reflections and a poem.

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you!

Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 13d

Today, I shared a poem that brings comfort to my heart during extremely difficult times — for everyone who needs to hear it.

daryazorka.substack.com/p/a-poem-for...

A poem for difficult times

Personal reflections and a poem.

daryazorka.substack.com

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 14d

Mosaic "Boikivschyna" at the health resort in Lisovichy, Kyiv region, Ukraine. Author Mykola Andruschenko. 1980s

Learn why mosaics are an important part of every 🇺🇦 town and village and see a mesmerizing collection of 20 mosaics from all around Ukraine!

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 14d

Take a break from the news and see beautiful Ukrainian mosaics!

Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 14d

Mosaic "Boikivschyna" at the health resort in Lisovichy, Kyiv region, Ukraine. Author Mykola Andruschenko. 1980s

Learn why mosaics are an important part of every 🇺🇦 town and village and see a mesmerizing collection of 20 mosaics from all around Ukraine!

daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-overlo...

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 14d

Mosaic "Boikivschyna" at the health resort in Lisovichy, Kyiv region, Ukraine. Author Mykola Andruschenko. 1980s

Learn why mosaics are an important part of every 🇺🇦 town and village and see a mesmerizing collection of 20 mosaics from all around Ukraine!

daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-overlo...

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 19d

Mosaic on the facade of Lviv Medical University Training Pharmacy. Author Valeriy Marchak. 1990s

See more Ukrainian mosaics and learn their story here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-overlo...

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 19d

Mosaic on the facade of Lviv Medical University Training Pharmacy. Author Valeriy Marchak. 1990s

See more Ukrainian mosaics and learn their story here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-overlo...

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 20d

Mosaic “Ukrainian Madonna” at the Khanenko Museum, Kyiv, Ukraine. Author Vasyl Ovchynnikov. 1960s

Learn how Ukrainian artists kept the culture alive through mosaics and see a collection of unique Ukrainian mosaics that you haven’t seen anywhere else!

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 20d

Mosaic “Ukrainian Madonna” at the Khanenko Museum, Kyiv, Ukraine. Author Vasyl Ovchynnikov. 1960s

Learn how Ukrainian artists kept the culture alive through mosaics and see a collection of unique Ukrainian mosaics that you haven’t seen anywhere else!

daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-overlo...

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 20d

Learn a fascinating story of how Ukrainian artists brought color to gray Soviet apartment blocks and kept the culture alive through mosaics, and see a mesmerizing collection of unique mosaics that don’t exist anywhere else!

daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-overlo...

The overlooked treasure of Ukraine – the defiance and beauty of Ukrainian mosaics created during the Soviet era

How Ukrainian artists brought color to gray Soviet apartment blocks and kept the culture alive through mosaics.

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 20d

Learn a fascinating story of how Ukrainian artists brought color to gray Soviet apartment blocks and kept the culture alive through mosaics, and see a mesmerizing collection of unique mosaics that don’t exist anywhere else!

daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-overlo...

The overlooked treasure of Ukraine – the defiance and beauty of Ukrainian mosaics created during the Soviet era

How Ukrainian artists brought color to gray Soviet apartment blocks and kept the culture alive through mosaics.

daryazorka.substack.com

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 25d

Whenever I share my essays about the history and culture of Eastern Europe, I see lots of interest and positive feedback, but very few people subscribe to my newsletter. I’d be so happy to see you among my readers!

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“A portrait of a girl”, by 🇺🇦 artist Ivan Driapachenko, 1932

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 24d

I think it could be vesnianka or inspired by vesnianky, since it is a song about spring

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Darya Zorka @daryazorka.bsky.social · 24d

Thank you!

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