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We do not have any own information sources, we will reprint the most important (in our opinion) news from official Ukrainian sources and from authoritative media of countries that support Ukraine.
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Chemical cotton in Tolyatti
As of June 12, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,380,120 (+1,300) people;
tanks – 12,014 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,728 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 43,865 (+78) units;
MLRS – 1,861 (+2) units;
air defense assets – 1,417 (+1) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,636 (+8) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 344,869 (+2,218) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 105,850 (+352) units;
special equipment – 4,280 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on June 12, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drone attack on Simferopol: a fire broke out near the CHP plant, power outages are being recorded. shelter.in.ua
Thick smoke over Togliatti: UAVs attacked a chemical plant important to Russia. 24tv.ua
Cotton in Crimea and Kuban
As of June 11, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,378,820 (+1,310) people;
tanks – 12,010 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,727 (+10) units;
artillery systems – 43,787 (+74) units;
MLRS – 1,859 (+2) units;
air defense assets – 1,416 (+2) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,628 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 342,651 (+2,120) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 105,498 (+326) units;
special equipment – 4,277 (+10) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on June 11, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
In Russia, the Afipsky refinery is on fire after a drone attack. radiosvoboda.org
In Crimea, after the night attack, bridges were reported damaged, and explosions were also heard in the Kuban. nv.ua
Cotton in Samara and Cheboksary
As of June 10, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,377,510 (+1,190) people;
tanks – 12,004 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,717 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 43,713 (+74) units;
MLRS – 1,857 (+6) units;
air defense assets – 1,414 (+3) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,619 (+5) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 340,531 (+2,204) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 105,172 (+376) units;
special equipment – 4,267 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 10.06.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Arrival in Cheboksary: a defense plant that makes protection for Shahed and Iskander missiles came under attack. zn.ua
Drones once again attacked the Novokuibyshevsk refinery in Russia: a fire broke out. rbc.ua
Intermediate finish: 12 thousand Russian tanks destroyed
As of June 9, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,376,320 (+1,370) people;
tanks – 12,001 (+4) one;
armored combat vehicles – 24,710 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 43,639 (+75) units;
MLRS – 1,851 (+4) units;
air defense assets – 1,411 (+2) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,614 (+7) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 338,327 (+2,103) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 104,796 (+382) units;
special equipment – 4,253 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on June 9, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The "Grushovaya" oil depot, the "Krasny Yar" linear production and dispatching station, a radar station, and other enemy facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Chongar Bridge was hit again – traffic between Crimea and the Kherson region was blocked. apostrophe.ua
Oil cotton in Novorossiysk
As of June 8, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,374,950 (+1,330) people;
tanks – 11,997 (+8) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,705 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 43,564 (+85) units;
MLRS – 1,847 (+3) units;
air defense assets – 1,409 (+2) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,607 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 336,224 (+2,161) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 104,414 (+363) units;
special equipment – 4,259 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 06/08/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Russia used a Geran-2 drone to strike a nuclear fuel storage facility near the Chernobyl NPP, – SBU. censor.net
The largest oil storage facility in the Caucasus is on fire in Novorossiysk after a UAV attack. rbc.ua
The war for Taiwan began unnoticed
As of June 7, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,373,620 (+1,350) people;
tanks – 11,989 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,700 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 43,479 (+82) units;
MLRS – 1,844 (+7) units;
air defense assets – 1,407 (+2) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,595 (+10) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 334,063 (+2,245) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 104,051 (+393) units;
special equipment – 4,257 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on June 7, 2026 regarding the repulsion of the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Kronstadt base, the arsenal and oil infrastructure in the Leningrad region, and other enemy facilities were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
China has announced the start of a naval operation near the eastern waters of Taiwan. news-n.org
Cotton in St. Petersburg and Krasnodar Territory
As of June 6, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,372,270 (+1,380) people;
tanks – 11,983 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,696 (+12) units;
artillery systems – 43,397 (+82) units;
RSZV – 1,837 (+5) units;
air defense systems – 1,405 (+1) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,585 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 331,818 (+2,046) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 103,658 (+358) units;
special equipment – 4,253 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on June 6, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Explosions are heard in Russian in Ust-Labinsk, and a UAV attack on a local oil depot is reported. nv.ua
Residents of St. Petersburg and the surrounding area were urged not to go out due to a drone attack (photo, video). trueua.info
Another Russian ship hit
As of June 5, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,370,890 (+1,550) people;
tanks – 11,980 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,684 (+8) units;
artillery systems – 43,315 (+68) units;
RSZV – 1,832 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,404 (+1) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1576 (+14) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 329,772 (+2,046) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 103,300 (+329) units;
special equipment – 4,250 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on June 5, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A guard ship, a gunpowder factory, and enemy warehouses were hit. The results of the hit on the St. Petersburg oil terminal have been clarified – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
"Gerasimov is really making a fool of himself": The Center for Countering Disinformation ridiculed Putin’s statements about "progress" at the front. tsn.ua
Russian corvette hit in Kronstadt
As of June 4, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,369,340 (+1,300) people;
tanks – 11,978 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,676 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 43,247 (+75) units;
RSZV – 1,830 (+4) units;
air defense systems – 1,403 (+0) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1562 (+14) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 327,726 (+2,111) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 102,575 (+437) units;
special equipment – 4,245 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on June 4, 2026 regarding the repulsion of the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Project 20380 corvette hit in Kronstadt – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Saint Petersburg oil terminal, the Michurinsk Progress plant, and the Saki airfield were hit. The results of the hits on the Ilsky refinery have been clarified. The Zenzevatka oil pumping station was stopped – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Cotton in St. Petersburg and Tambov Region
As of June 3, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,366,910 (+1,130) people;
tanks – 11,974 (+5) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,673 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 43,172 (+60) units;
RSZV – 1,826 (+5) units;
air defense systems – 1,403 (+3) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1548 (+6) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 325,615 (+1,853) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+40) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 102,575 (+437) units;
special equipment – 4,245 (+4) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on June 3, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Large-scale fire and explosions in St. Petersburg: one of the largest oil terminals in the Russian Federation is on fire. zn.ua
In the Tambov region of the Russian Federation, a factory associated with the production of missile systems caught fire after a drone attack. unn.ua
Oil cotton in the Krasnodar Territory
As of June 2, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,366,910 (+1,440) people;
tanks – 11,969 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,666 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 43,112 (+75) units;
RSZV – 1,821 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,400 (+0) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,542 (+14) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 323,762 (+1,583) units;
cruise missiles – 4,693 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 101,621 (+384) units;
special equipment – 4,234 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on June 2, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A fire is reported at the Ilya Refinery in the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation after the attack. shelter.in.ua
The Saratov Refinery and control points were hit. The results of the hits on other facilities have been confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Oil cotton in the Kirov region
As of June 1, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,365,060 (+1,410) people;
tanks – 11,966 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,659 (+2) units;
artillery systems – 43,037 (+50) units;
RSZV – 1,820 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,399 (+0) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,528 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 322,179 (+1,852) units;
cruise missiles – 4,693 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 101,621 (+384) units;
special equipment – 4,234 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
The Saratov Refinery and control points were hit. The results of the hits on other facilities have been confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Strike on Kirov region: drone hits critical Transneft facility. inkorr.com
Ukrainian forces struck an oil refinery in Saratov and a military facility in the Caspian Sea — Tsaplienko. uagolos.com
Oil cotton in Saratov and Rostov region
As of May 31, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,364,060 (+1,560) people;
tanks – 11,962 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,657 (+14) units;
artillery systems – 42,987 (+57) units;
RSZV – 1,819 (+6) units;
air defense systems – 1,399 (+1) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,519 (+19) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 320,327 (+1,894) units;
cruise missiles – 4,693 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 101,237 (+524) units;
special equipment – 4,234 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on 05/31/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Rostov region and Saratov were awake after drone attacks: refineries in Russia caught fire with renewed vigor. 24tv.ua
A large-scale fire broke out on the territory of the Saratov refinery in Russia after the attack. slovoidilo.ua
Cotton in Taganrog and Armavir
As of May 30, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,362,500 (+1,430) people;
tanks – 11,960 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,643 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 42,930 (+70) units;
MLRS – 1,813 (+5) units;
air defense assets – 1,398 (+1) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,500 (+4) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 318,433 (+1,781) units.
cruise missiles – 4,693 (+6) units.
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 100,713 (+483) units.
special equipment – 4,231 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on 05/30/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Volgograd Oil Refinery, the Yaroslavl-3 NPS, the Tor-M2 air defense system, a warehouse of material and technical resources, and the enemy’s UAV control points were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
In Taganrog, there are reports of a fire on a tanker, and in Armavir, there is a strike on an oil company. nv.ua
Intermediate finish: 100 thousand destroyed Russian cars
As of May 29, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,361,070 (+960) people.
tanks – 11,958 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,636 (+11) units.
artillery systems – 42,860 (+28) units.
MLRS – 1,808 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,397 (+0) units.
aircraft – 436 (+0) units.
helicopters – 353 (+0) units.
ground robotic complexes – 1,496 (+4) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 316,652 (+1,750) units.
cruise missiles – 4,687 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tanker trucks – 100 230 (+324) units
special equipment – 4,227 (+0) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on 05/29/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The ST-68 radar, ammunition and MTZ warehouses, and enemy command posts – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit. zsu.gov.ua
Video: Dozens of explosions were heard in Volgograd after a drone attack. ua.news
Russian occupiers cannot travel safely through the occupied territories
As of May 28, the Russian Federation has lost:
personnel – about 1,360,110 (+1,160) people.
tanks – 11,956 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,625 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 42,832 (+42) units.
MLRS – 1,806 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,397 (+0) units.
aircraft – 436 (+0) units.
helicopters – 353 (+0) units.
ground robotic complexes – 1,492 (+7) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 314,902 (+1,560) units.
cruise missiles – 4,687 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 99,906 (+261) units.
special equipment – 4,227 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 05/28/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Armed Forces of Ukraine took control of the Donetsk-Mariupol highway. real-vin.com
Russia is losing the war: Denis "Radis" Prokopenko explained why superiority in people and technology does not save it. armyinform.com.ua
Cotton in Sevastopol and Tuapse
As of May 27, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,358,950 (+1,000) people.
tanks – 11,955 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,618 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 42,790 (+39) units.
MLRS – 1,805 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,397 (+0) units.
aircraft – 436 (+0) units.
helicopters – 353 (+0) units.
ground robotic complexes – 1,485 (+10) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 313,342 (+1,307) units.
cruise missiles – 4,687 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 99,645 (+271) units.
special equipment – 4,224 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 05/27/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Explosions in Sevastopol: reports of an attack on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet Air Force. facts.com.ua
Drones again attacked facilities in Tuapse, Russia, and an oil depot caught fire. slovoidilo.ua
Cotton in several regions of Russia (4)
As of May 26, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,357,950 (+1,010) people.
tanks – 11,954 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,615 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 42,751 (+64) units.
MLRS – 1,804 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,397 (+1) units.
aircraft – 436 (+0) units.
helicopters – 353 (+0) units.
ground robotic complexes – 1,475 (+10) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 312,035 (+1,790) units.
cruise missiles – 4,687 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 99,374 (+374) units.
special equipment – 4,221 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on 05/26/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Tamanneftegaz oil terminal, supply depots, and enemy ships were hit. zsu.gov.ua
Explosions and smoke rose in Yaroslavl and Belgorod. Photos and video. war.obozrevatel.com
Cotton in Vladimir region (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 25, 2026:
personnel – about 1,356,940 (+1,020) people.
tanks – 11,953 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,608 (+5) units.
artillery systems – 42,687 (+47) units.
MLRS – 1,802 (+2) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,396 (+0) units.
aircraft – 436 (+0) units.
helicopters – 353 (+0) units.
ground robotic complexes – 1,465 (+14) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 310,245 (+1,924) units.
cruise missiles – 4,687 (+55) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 99,000 (+302) units.
special equipment – 4,218 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 05/25/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
How valuable was the patrol ship "Pytlyvyy" to Russia, which was attacked by the Armed Forces of Ukraine? 24tv.ua
SBU drones flew to the Vladimir region and left Moscow airports without fuel. uainfo.org
Cotton in the occupied territories
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 24, 2026:
personnel – about 1,355,920 (+1,110) people;
tanks – 11,950 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,603 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 42,640 (+61) units;
RSZV – 1,800 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,396 (+2) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,451 (+7) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 308,321 (+1,843) units;
cruise missiles – 4,632 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 98,698 (+292) units;
special equipment – 4,216 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Explosions were heard in Luhansk and Melitopol, an oil depot is on fire (video). rbc.ua
The Sheskharis oil terminal, the Grushova oil depot, and a tanker of the Russian shadow fleet were hit. zsu.gov.ua
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New study on Shevchenko
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On the evening of the first day of Christmas, the brothers of the "Cyril and Methodius" went to "carol" at Mykola Hulak’s. Shevchenko was already there.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "8. Shevchenko in Kyiv in 1846" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
Shevchenko generally loved company: he had many acquaintances in Kyiv; however, he was more willing to visit places where simple customs prevailed.
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We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "7. Cyril and Methodius Society" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
Of the last people who were involved in that investigation, none have yet provided their memories of the Cyril and Methodius Brotherhood; only Dmitry Pylchikov told me some trifles in conversation.
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We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "6. Shevchenko and Kostomarov" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
But in any case, Shevchenko’s most prominent works of historical and political content were written by the poet before his apparent acquaintance with Kostomarov.
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We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "5. Shevchenko in Nizhyn and Chernihiv" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
Shevchenko did not forget to meet, even for a short time, with his good-doer Soshenko, who was then a teacher in Nizhyn. Soshenko reprimanded him for his poem in Russian, "Tryzna."
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We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "4. Shevchenko in Pereyaslav" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
The impression that Shevchenko experienced under the influence of Andrushi, Pereyaslav, Monastyryshche and Trakhtemyrov he later expressed in the poem "Dream" ("My Mountains Are High").
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We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "3. Shevchenko in Kyrylivka and Gustynja" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
Apparently, Fedosia’s parents noticed Shevchenko’s idea to marry their daughter. It was out of their imagination to marry their daughter with Shevchenko.
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We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "2. Journey through Left-Bank Ukraine" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
It is natural that the Kyiv youth were overjoyed to do everything they could to ensure that Shevchenko remained in Kyiv, especially since Shevchenko wanted the same thing.
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We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "1. Spring of 1845" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
Throughout May, Shevchenko traveled through Zvenigorod and Kanev counties through Shenderivka, Boguslav, Rosava, Potoky, and Trypillya.
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We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "6. "Picturesque Ukraine" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the release of "Kobzar" to graduation from the Academy of Arts".
I won’t say how long Shevchenko was in Yagotyn at that time. We only know that he was drawing up the program of "Picturesque Ukraine" at that time.
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We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "5. Impressions of Ukraine" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the release of "Kobzar" to graduation from the Academy of Arts".
Shevchenko, as a sensitive person with a sensitive heart, should have taken more sorrow and sadness from his journey than joy and hope for a speedy improvement.
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We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "4. Trip to Ukraine in 1843" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the release of "Kobzar" to graduation from the Academy of Arts".
Hrytsko Tarnovsky asked Shevchenko to paint him a portrait of Prince Repnin. Tarnovsky and Repnin’s common acquaintance, the heir O. V. Kapnist, traveled with Shevchenko to Yagotyn in the summer of 1843.
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We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "3. Russian works of Shevchenko" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the release of "Kobzar" to graduation from the Academy of Arts".
It was natural for him to be occupied with the desire to prove to Russian reviewers that he was capable of writing in a foreign language and that he could use the Russian language well.
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We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "2. Hatred of Russian criticism" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the release of "Kobzar" to graduation from the Academy of Arts".
New Ukrainian publications and new Shevchenko works again provoked unfavorable, hostile reviews in Russian journalism.
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We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "1. Impressions from "Kobzar" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the release of "Kobzar" to graduation from the Academy of Arts"
When Ukraine rejoiced at "Kobzar" – Russian criticism met it with ridicule, mockery of the Ukrainian language and nationality!
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We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "5. "Kobzar" 1840" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the time of his redemption from serfdom to the publication of his first "Kobzar"."
It is futile to expect talent to give a comprehensive answer to the question of the history of its growth and development. Talent itself does not know this.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "4. Self-education; money management" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the time of his redemption from serfdom to the publication of his first "Kobzar"."
First of all, I notice Shevchenko’s tireless work on his education. We know that before his liberation from serfdom, Shevchenko was an almost obscure man. He himself saw and understood this.
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We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "3. Shevchenko’s miserable apartment" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the time of his redemption from serfdom to the publication of his first "Kobzar"."
We see that throughout 1839, Shevchenko’s dwelling was a truly miserable cell, if not in the ground somewhere, under a four-story stone house, then somewhere "under the heavens."