Alla Horska: An Artist in the Space of Totalitarianism

Alla Horska is more than just a name; she is a symbol of resilience, unwavering spirit, and an unyielding love for freedom. A Ukrainian artist, dissident, social activist, and human rights defender, she emerged as a beacon of light during the dark era of the Soviet regime. Unwilling to accept limitations on her creativity, freedom of speech, and thought, Alla Horska challenged a system that sought to suppress any form of dissent. She remained undeterred by threats, persecution, and the destruction of her artwork, unwavering in her convictions despite the risks. Horska paid the ultimate price for her courage and principles – her life. She was treacherously murdered by KGB agents who attempted to disguise the crime as a domestic tragedy.

This book is not merely a biography; it is an act of restoring historical justice. It is a narrative that chronicles the life and work of a remarkable individual whose spirit remained unbroken, neither by the regime's brutality nor by fear for her own life.