Vasyl Ellan-Blakytny

A bright but tragic figure of Ukrainian literature and politics of the 1920s. Born in Chernihiv region. From a young age, he was an active participant in the revolutionary movement, for which he was repeatedly arrested. After the 1917 revolution, he actively engaged in political life, holding responsible positions in the Communist Party. Disillusioned with Bolshevik politics, Ellan-Blakytny moved away from active political activity and focused on literary creativity. His works, filled with a rebellious spirit and critical analysis of society, became the voice of many young Ukrainian intellectuals of that time.