Darya Zorka
@daryazorka.bsky.social
Writer & translator | Writing about the culture, history, and food of Eastern Europe. Sharing stories from Ukraine, Belarus, and beyond.
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Darya Zorka
@daryazorka.bsky.social
· Nov 18
“From My Heart” is a weekly newsletter about Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Belarus, and about living in challenging times. I’ll be happy to see you among my readers!
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An idea for a Thanksgiving pie! Easy to make and so delicious!
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
Grated pie with homemade jam – the best comfort dessert
A step-by-step recipe for the most cozy and comforting pie. Buttery, soft, with delicious, crunchy crust and berry filling!
daryazorka.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
An idea for a Thanksgiving pie! Easy to make and so delicious!
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
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Solomiya Krushelnytska, 🇺🇦 opera singer of the 20th century, as Aida in opera by Giuseppe Verdi, 1895. Learn the fascinating story of her life here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/solomiya-k...
November 24, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Solomiya Krushelnytska, 🇺🇦 opera singer of the 20th century, as Aida in opera by Giuseppe Verdi, 1895. Learn the fascinating story of her life here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/solomiya-k...
Solomiya Krushelnytska, 🇺🇦 opera singer of the 20th century, as Aida in opera by Giuseppe Verdi, 1895. Learn the fascinating story of her life here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/solomiya-k...
November 24, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Solomiya Krushelnytska, 🇺🇦 opera singer of the 20th century, as Aida in opera by Giuseppe Verdi, 1895. Learn the fascinating story of her life here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/solomiya-k...
Reposted by Darya Zorka
As the days got colder, I caught myself baking more and more often. No matter the storms outside and the chaos in the world around me, the warmth and nourishment of homemade food always calms me down and brings a sense of safety.
Grated pie recipe:
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
Grated pie recipe:
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
November 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
As the days got colder, I caught myself baking more and more often. No matter the storms outside and the chaos in the world around me, the warmth and nourishment of homemade food always calms me down and brings a sense of safety.
Grated pie recipe:
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
Grated pie recipe:
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
As the days got colder, I caught myself baking more and more often. No matter the storms outside and the chaos in the world around me, the warmth and nourishment of homemade food always calms me down and brings a sense of safety.
Grated pie recipe:
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
Grated pie recipe:
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
November 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
As the days got colder, I caught myself baking more and more often. No matter the storms outside and the chaos in the world around me, the warmth and nourishment of homemade food always calms me down and brings a sense of safety.
Grated pie recipe:
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
Grated pie recipe:
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
Reposted by Darya Zorka
In the whirlwind of bad news and things I can’t control, cooking, and especially baking, helps me to find ground under my feet. Today, I shared one of the most favorite pie recipes – grated pie with berry jam. It is the most cozy and comforting pie ❤️
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
Grated pie with homemade jam – the best comfort dessert
A step-by-step recipe for the most cozy and comforting pie. Buttery, soft, with delicious, crunchy crust and berry filling!
daryazorka.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
In the whirlwind of bad news and things I can’t control, cooking, and especially baking, helps me to find ground under my feet. Today, I shared one of the most favorite pie recipes – grated pie with berry jam. It is the most cozy and comforting pie ❤️
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
In the whirlwind of bad news and things I can’t control, cooking, and especially baking, helps me to find ground under my feet. Today, I shared one of the most favorite pie recipes – grated pie with berry jam. It is the most cozy and comforting pie ❤️
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
Grated pie with homemade jam – the best comfort dessert
A step-by-step recipe for the most cozy and comforting pie. Buttery, soft, with delicious, crunchy crust and berry filling!
daryazorka.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
In the whirlwind of bad news and things I can’t control, cooking, and especially baking, helps me to find ground under my feet. Today, I shared one of the most favorite pie recipes – grated pie with berry jam. It is the most cozy and comforting pie ❤️
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/grated-pie...
Behind numbers and statistics lie human lives, memories, and culture that are impossible to measure. Invaluable and irreplaceable.
A house in the Vinnytsia region, central Ukraine. Photo by the Old Khata Project.
See more beautiful Ukrainian houses here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/irreversible
A house in the Vinnytsia region, central Ukraine. Photo by the Old Khata Project.
See more beautiful Ukrainian houses here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/irreversible
November 22, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Behind numbers and statistics lie human lives, memories, and culture that are impossible to measure. Invaluable and irreplaceable.
A house in the Vinnytsia region, central Ukraine. Photo by the Old Khata Project.
See more beautiful Ukrainian houses here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/irreversible
A house in the Vinnytsia region, central Ukraine. Photo by the Old Khata Project.
See more beautiful Ukrainian houses here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/irreversible
Reposted by Darya Zorka
A woman embroidering by the window, Chernihiv region, Ukraine, 1900s. Photo by Natalia Symplikevych.
I love this photo so much. Ukrainian culture is so beautiful. If you want to discover more — I’d be happy to see you among the readers of my newsletter!
daryazorka.substack.com
I love this photo so much. Ukrainian culture is so beautiful. If you want to discover more — I’d be happy to see you among the readers of my newsletter!
daryazorka.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM
A woman embroidering by the window, Chernihiv region, Ukraine, 1900s. Photo by Natalia Symplikevych.
I love this photo so much. Ukrainian culture is so beautiful. If you want to discover more — I’d be happy to see you among the readers of my newsletter!
daryazorka.substack.com
I love this photo so much. Ukrainian culture is so beautiful. If you want to discover more — I’d be happy to see you among the readers of my newsletter!
daryazorka.substack.com
A woman embroidering by the window, Chernihiv region, Ukraine, 1900s. Photo by Natalia Symplikevych.
I love this photo so much. Ukrainian culture is so beautiful. If you want to discover more — I’d be happy to see you among the readers of my newsletter!
daryazorka.substack.com
I love this photo so much. Ukrainian culture is so beautiful. If you want to discover more — I’d be happy to see you among the readers of my newsletter!
daryazorka.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM
A woman embroidering by the window, Chernihiv region, Ukraine, 1900s. Photo by Natalia Symplikevych.
I love this photo so much. Ukrainian culture is so beautiful. If you want to discover more — I’d be happy to see you among the readers of my newsletter!
daryazorka.substack.com
I love this photo so much. Ukrainian culture is so beautiful. If you want to discover more — I’d be happy to see you among the readers of my newsletter!
daryazorka.substack.com
Reposted by Darya Zorka
A walk in the autumn forest. A recent photo from Ukraine by Kateryna Svyrydenko. Read a rare and beautiful Ukrainian poem about autumn here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/autumn-poe...
November 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A walk in the autumn forest. A recent photo from Ukraine by Kateryna Svyrydenko. Read a rare and beautiful Ukrainian poem about autumn here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/autumn-poe...
A walk in the autumn forest. A recent photo from Ukraine by Kateryna Svyrydenko. Read a rare and beautiful Ukrainian poem about autumn here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/autumn-poe...
November 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A walk in the autumn forest. A recent photo from Ukraine by Kateryna Svyrydenko. Read a rare and beautiful Ukrainian poem about autumn here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/autumn-poe...
Reposted by Darya Zorka
I translate and share poems by Ukrainian and Belarusian writers in my newsletter and often, it is the first time people have a chance to read them. If you love poetry, I’d be happy to see you among my readers!
daryazorka.substack.com
daryazorka.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:08 AM
I translate and share poems by Ukrainian and Belarusian writers in my newsletter and often, it is the first time people have a chance to read them. If you love poetry, I’d be happy to see you among my readers!
daryazorka.substack.com
daryazorka.substack.com
I translate and share poems by Ukrainian and Belarusian writers in my newsletter and often, it is the first time people have a chance to read them. If you love poetry, I’d be happy to see you among my readers!
daryazorka.substack.com
daryazorka.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:08 AM
I translate and share poems by Ukrainian and Belarusian writers in my newsletter and often, it is the first time people have a chance to read them. If you love poetry, I’d be happy to see you among my readers!
daryazorka.substack.com
daryazorka.substack.com
Reposted by Darya Zorka
For centuries, Russians did everything to silence 🇺🇦 voices, and they continue doing it today, not only physically, but also on a cultural level. Just look at how many books, movies, etc., about or by Russians receive attention and awards. It never stops. Please support and amplify Ukrainian culture!
Today, I shared a beautiful autumn poem by Ukrainian writer Mykola Rudenko. It wasn’t translated before. The poem describes this cold season perfectly – and it is not only about the weather.
daryazorka.substack.com/p/autumn-poe...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/autumn-poe...
Autumn poem from Ukraine
A translation of a beautiful poem by Mykola Rudenko.
daryazorka.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
For centuries, Russians did everything to silence 🇺🇦 voices, and they continue doing it today, not only physically, but also on a cultural level. Just look at how many books, movies, etc., about or by Russians receive attention and awards. It never stops. Please support and amplify Ukrainian culture!
Reposted by Darya Zorka
Today, I shared a beautiful autumn poem by Ukrainian writer Mykola Rudenko. It wasn’t translated before. The poem describes this cold season perfectly – and it is not only about the weather.
daryazorka.substack.com/p/autumn-poe...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/autumn-poe...
Autumn poem from Ukraine
A translation of a beautiful poem by Mykola Rudenko.
daryazorka.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Today, I shared a beautiful autumn poem by Ukrainian writer Mykola Rudenko. It wasn’t translated before. The poem describes this cold season perfectly – and it is not only about the weather.
daryazorka.substack.com/p/autumn-poe...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/autumn-poe...
For centuries, Russians did everything to silence 🇺🇦 voices, and they continue doing it today, not only physically, but also on a cultural level. Just look at how many books, movies, etc., about or by Russians receive attention and awards. It never stops. Please support and amplify Ukrainian culture!
Today, I shared a beautiful autumn poem by Ukrainian writer Mykola Rudenko. It wasn’t translated before. The poem describes this cold season perfectly – and it is not only about the weather.
daryazorka.substack.com/p/autumn-poe...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/autumn-poe...
Autumn poem from Ukraine
A translation of a beautiful poem by Mykola Rudenko.
daryazorka.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
For centuries, Russians did everything to silence 🇺🇦 voices, and they continue doing it today, not only physically, but also on a cultural level. Just look at how many books, movies, etc., about or by Russians receive attention and awards. It never stops. Please support and amplify Ukrainian culture!
Today, I shared a beautiful autumn poem by Ukrainian writer Mykola Rudenko. It wasn’t translated before. The poem describes this cold season perfectly – and it is not only about the weather.
daryazorka.substack.com/p/autumn-poe...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/autumn-poe...
Autumn poem from Ukraine
A translation of a beautiful poem by Mykola Rudenko.
daryazorka.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Today, I shared a beautiful autumn poem by Ukrainian writer Mykola Rudenko. It wasn’t translated before. The poem describes this cold season perfectly – and it is not only about the weather.
daryazorka.substack.com/p/autumn-poe...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/autumn-poe...
Reposted by Darya Zorka
I believe this post deserves more attention! Please amplify the works of Ukrainian artists, so more people can discover Ukrainian culture. It’s painful to watch how the world continues its obsession with Russian culture as if no other cultures exist.
Autumn, 1960. A watercolor painting by Ukrainian artist Kateryna Bilokur. If you haven’t heard about this artist before, read a story of her incredible life below. You will be touched, inspired, shocked, and very moved.
daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-queen-...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-queen-...
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I believe this post deserves more attention! Please amplify the works of Ukrainian artists, so more people can discover Ukrainian culture. It’s painful to watch how the world continues its obsession with Russian culture as if no other cultures exist.
I believe this post deserves more attention! Please amplify the works of Ukrainian artists, so more people can discover Ukrainian culture. It’s painful to watch how the world continues its obsession with Russian culture as if no other cultures exist.
Autumn, 1960. A watercolor painting by Ukrainian artist Kateryna Bilokur. If you haven’t heard about this artist before, read a story of her incredible life below. You will be touched, inspired, shocked, and very moved.
daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-queen-...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-queen-...
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I believe this post deserves more attention! Please amplify the works of Ukrainian artists, so more people can discover Ukrainian culture. It’s painful to watch how the world continues its obsession with Russian culture as if no other cultures exist.
Reposted by Darya Zorka
Autumn, 1960. A watercolor painting by Ukrainian artist Kateryna Bilokur. If you haven’t heard about this artist before, read a story of her incredible life below. You will be touched, inspired, shocked, and very moved.
daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-queen-...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-queen-...
November 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Autumn, 1960. A watercolor painting by Ukrainian artist Kateryna Bilokur. If you haven’t heard about this artist before, read a story of her incredible life below. You will be touched, inspired, shocked, and very moved.
daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-queen-...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-queen-...
Reposted by Darya Zorka
Hooray — TARGET REACHED! ✅
Tac-Med for Sergei and @daryazorka.bsky.social
We did this together. Without your energy, shares, and donations — impossible. Hats off. 🎩
Special thanks to @johnliniger.bsky.social & Monty for the epic Azov coins
Thank you, fam.
We’ll be back. 💛💙
Raffle draw soon
Tac-Med for Sergei and @daryazorka.bsky.social
We did this together. Without your energy, shares, and donations — impossible. Hats off. 🎩
Special thanks to @johnliniger.bsky.social & Monty for the epic Azov coins
Thank you, fam.
We’ll be back. 💛💙
Raffle draw soon
🚨LAUNCH: 100-hour Pawtriots Raffle!🚨
@johnliniger.bsky.social is raffling his Monty Azov Coin to help @daryazorka.bsky.social and Sergei, the hero medic from 20 Days.
He urgently needs Tac-Med.
🎟️ $5 — post proof or DM Pawtriots
🅿️ay🅿️al: [email protected] (write “For Sergei”)
Go for it!
@johnliniger.bsky.social is raffling his Monty Azov Coin to help @daryazorka.bsky.social and Sergei, the hero medic from 20 Days.
He urgently needs Tac-Med.
🎟️ $5 — post proof or DM Pawtriots
🅿️ay🅿️al: [email protected] (write “For Sergei”)
Go for it!
November 12, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Hooray — TARGET REACHED! ✅
Tac-Med for Sergei and @daryazorka.bsky.social
We did this together. Without your energy, shares, and donations — impossible. Hats off. 🎩
Special thanks to @johnliniger.bsky.social & Monty for the epic Azov coins
Thank you, fam.
We’ll be back. 💛💙
Raffle draw soon
Tac-Med for Sergei and @daryazorka.bsky.social
We did this together. Without your energy, shares, and donations — impossible. Hats off. 🎩
Special thanks to @johnliniger.bsky.social & Monty for the epic Azov coins
Thank you, fam.
We’ll be back. 💛💙
Raffle draw soon
We did it! Fundraiser is closed! Thank you so much for your support and generosity! Special thanks to @pawtriots-ukraine.bsky.social for amazing help! 🙏❤️
Fundraiser for my friend Sergei! ‼️
Sergei is a heroic medic from Mariupol and he is running out of lifesaving medicine. The goal is $6,000. Please repost and donate if you can! 🙏
PayPal: [email protected] (write “For Sergei”)
Donate on fundraiser’s page:
givebutter.com/sergei
Sergei is a heroic medic from Mariupol and he is running out of lifesaving medicine. The goal is $6,000. Please repost and donate if you can! 🙏
PayPal: [email protected] (write “For Sergei”)
Donate on fundraiser’s page:
givebutter.com/sergei
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
We did it! Fundraiser is closed! Thank you so much for your support and generosity! Special thanks to @pawtriots-ukraine.bsky.social for amazing help! 🙏❤️
Autumn, 1960. A watercolor painting by Ukrainian artist Kateryna Bilokur. If you haven’t heard about this artist before, read a story of her incredible life below. You will be touched, inspired, shocked, and very moved.
daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-queen-...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-queen-...
November 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Autumn, 1960. A watercolor painting by Ukrainian artist Kateryna Bilokur. If you haven’t heard about this artist before, read a story of her incredible life below. You will be touched, inspired, shocked, and very moved.
daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-queen-...
daryazorka.substack.com/p/the-queen-...
Reposted by Darya Zorka
⏳ FINAL COUNTDOWN, FELLAS! LAST DAY! ⏳
We’re closing the Tac-Med fundraiser for Medic Sergei & @daryazorka.bsky.social — 🎯 is in sight. Let's Finish Strong!
🔥 2 Monty Azov coins in the loot
🔥 Backed by @johnliniger.bsky.social AND Monty
🔥 TICKETS ARE DOUBLED TODAY
Let’s stack supplies for Sergei
We’re closing the Tac-Med fundraiser for Medic Sergei & @daryazorka.bsky.social — 🎯 is in sight. Let's Finish Strong!
🔥 2 Monty Azov coins in the loot
🔥 Backed by @johnliniger.bsky.social AND Monty
🔥 TICKETS ARE DOUBLED TODAY
Let’s stack supplies for Sergei
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
⏳ FINAL COUNTDOWN, FELLAS! LAST DAY! ⏳
We’re closing the Tac-Med fundraiser for Medic Sergei & @daryazorka.bsky.social — 🎯 is in sight. Let's Finish Strong!
🔥 2 Monty Azov coins in the loot
🔥 Backed by @johnliniger.bsky.social AND Monty
🔥 TICKETS ARE DOUBLED TODAY
Let’s stack supplies for Sergei
We’re closing the Tac-Med fundraiser for Medic Sergei & @daryazorka.bsky.social — 🎯 is in sight. Let's Finish Strong!
🔥 2 Monty Azov coins in the loot
🔥 Backed by @johnliniger.bsky.social AND Monty
🔥 TICKETS ARE DOUBLED TODAY
Let’s stack supplies for Sergei