Collection: Maik Yohansen
A prominent figure of 20th-century Ukrainian literature, Maik Yohansen was one of the founders of the literary group «VAPLITE» which united young and talented Ukrainian writers. His literary career began in the early 1920s. Like many representatives of the Ukrainian intelligentsia, Yohansen met a tragic fate. In 1937, he was arrested and executed on charges of anti-Soviet activity. Yohansen made a significant contribution to the development of Ukrainian literature, experimenting with form and content.