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4th quarter 2012

1 Jan 2013 New book on Shevchenko

We continue to publish book "Life of Taras Shevchenko" by Pavlo Zajcev (1955). Today – chapter "1849 – 1850. Again in Orenburg".

Again in Orenburg / Bustle for permission to draw / Second arrest.

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31 Dec 2012 «In the apiary» picture published

Taras Shevchenko. In the apiary. Oil…

The gallery of painting works by Taras Shevchenko is replenished with a picture «In the apiary» (1843) and sketches for it.

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29 Dec 2012 New Shevchenko's letters

We continue to publish the correspondence by T.Shevchenko. Today – last six letters from 1856.

I devote for you this is not very smart sketch and first half send now; and second I'll send with future post. I ask you, my friends, read it together and correct what can be corrected. (5 – 30 Nov 1856, to M. M. Lazarevsky and S. S. Gulak-Artemovsky)

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27 Dec 2012 New folklore recording

New folklore recording "Oh owl sits on the barrow…" is published.

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25 Dec 2012 New records in the «Journal»

The «Journal» by Taras Shevchenko is continued to publish. Today – records of October 6 – 10, 1857.

Today the weather is not favorable for my good intention to draw the Archangel Cathedral in the Kremlin, and I suggested a session of N.A. Brylkin and painted his portrait.

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24 Dec 2012 New rhymes

The last five rhymes of 1849 are published, including "Done! Sail is unfolded…"

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21 Dec 2012 New on Cyril-Methodius society

We continue publish the first part of the investigation materials of Cyril and Methodius society – "General materials of the investigation". Today – the next 10 documents.

№ 45 1847 p. May 7. – Letter of D.G. Bibikov to A.F. Orlov about order for Kiev Postmaster to open and inspect letters that come to the arrested Cyril Methodians and official of his office M.A. Rigelman.

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19 Dec 2012 New book on Shevchenko

We continue to publish book "Life of Taras Shevchenko" by Pavlo Zajcev (1955). Today – chapter "1848 – 1849. In the Aral expedition".

March to Raim / Sailing Aral Sea / At Kos-Aral / Poetry written in Raim / Navigation of 1849

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17 Dec 2012 «Peasant family» picture published

Taras Shevchenko. Peasant family. Oil…

The gallery of painting works by Taras Shevchenko is replenished with a picture «Peasant family» (1843) and sketches for it.

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15 Dec 2012 New Shevchenko's letters

We continue to publish the correspondence by T.Shevchenko. Today – first five letters from 1856.

Even sending to you "Varnak" and "Princess"; read them, and trimmed where necessary, give to write copy and send to the following address: "In St. Petersburg, the Academy of Fine Arts, artist Nikolai Osipovich Osipov, Count Tolstoy's apartment." (21 Apr 1856, to Br. Zaleski)

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13 Dec 2012 New folklore recording

New folklore recording "And in the town in Samar…" is published.

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11 Dec 2012 New records in the «Journal»

The «Journal» by Taras Shevchenko is continued to publish. Today – records of October 1 – 5, 1857.

Michael – a good servant but as secretary is not necessary, illiterate. I would like the example of Julius Caesar and work, that is, to draw, and to dictate, but to me has failed both.

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9 Dec 2012 New rhymes

The next five rhymes of 1849 are published, including "Fools and proud we are the people…".

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7 Dec 2012 New on Cyril-Methodius society

We continue publish the first part of the investigation materials of Cyril and Methodius society – "General materials of the investigation". Today – the next 10 documents.

«№ 43 1847 May 3. – Letter of D.G. Bibikov to A.F.Orlov on track and transfer to 3rd compartment work of Adam Mickiewicz "Books of the Polish people and the Polish pilgrimage",

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6 Dec 2012 New book on Shevchenko

We continue to publish book "Life of Taras Shevchenko" by Pavlo Zajcev (1955). Today – chapter "1847 – 1848. Soldier".

In Orenburg / In Orsk fortress / Petition for relief fate / Correspondence with friends / Getting the expedition to the Aral / Poetry

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5 Dec 2012 "Blind" drawing published

Taras Shevchenko. «Blind»…

The gallery of painting works by Taras Shevchenko is replenished with 5 drawings of 1843, specially – "Blind" ("Captives").

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3 Dec 2012 New Shevchenko's letters

We continue to publish the correspondence by T.Shevchenko. Today – last four letters from 1855.

In addition to all the ordeals, which I suffered during those eighth years, I suffered a terrible moral torture. Feeling terrible that may well befall a man who dedicated his whole life to art. (12 Apr 1855, to F.P. Tolstoy)

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1 Dec 2012 New folklore recording

New folklore recording "Sorroweth poor man…" is published.

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29 Nov 2012 New records in the «Journal»

The «Journal» by Taras Shevchenko is continued to publish. Today – records of September 26 – 30, 1857.

At first I thought it was an Indian god Manu or Vishnu get lost in the Christian feast temple to eat some incense and wooden oil.

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27 Nov 2012 New rhymes

The next five rhymes of 1849 are published, including "In our paradise on earth…".

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25 Nov 2012 New on Cyril-Methodius society

We continue publish the first part of the investigation materials of Cyril and Methodius society – "General materials of the investigation". Today – the next 10 documents.

№ 32. 1847 March 28. – Report of count A.F.Orlov to Nicholas I about secret "Slavonic St. Cyril and Methodius society", which existed in Kyiv.

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23 Nov 2012 New book on Shevchenko

We continue to publish book "Life of Taras Shevchenko" by Pavlo Zajcev (1955). Today – chapter "Effects of Cyril Methodians affair".

Pan-Slavism of Cyril Methodians / Government repression / Responce to affair in Russia / Responce to affair in in Ukraine and abroad.

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21 Nov 2012 Portrait of A.E. Kotzebue published

Taras Shevchenko. Portrait of A.E.…

The gallery of painting works by Taras Shevchenko is replenished with 4 drawings of 1843, specially – portrait of A.E. Kotzebue.

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19 Nov 2012 New Shevchenko's letters

We continue to publish the correspondence by T.Shevchenko. Today – first five letters from 1855.

Continuing Eighth years, it seems, can be had to accustom himself to all setbacks and misfortunes – nothing happened. Real grief shocked me so bad that I could hardly possessed self. (10 Apr 1855 to Br. Zaleski)

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17 Nov 2012 New folklore recording

New recordings of short folk songs (38 – 47) are published.

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15 Nov 2012 New records in the «Journal»

The «Journal» by Taras Shevchenko is continued to publish. Today – records of September 21 – 25, 1857.

Using this colorless weather, I from the porch of my apartment drew the top of the church St.George. Anything so done.

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13 Nov 2012 New rhymes

The first five rhymes of 1849 are published, including «Centurion» poem.

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11 Nov 2012 New on Cyril-Methodius society

We begin publish the first part of the investigation materials of Cyril and Methodius society – "General materials of the investigation". Today – the first 10 documents.

№ 6 1847 March 3. – Denunciation A. Petrov to Trustee of Kiev school district A. Traskin about existence secret society in Kyiv.

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9 Nov 2012 New book on Shevchenko

We continue to publish book "Life of Taras Shevchenko" by Pavlo Zajcev (1955). Today – chapter "1847 Investigation of the case Cyril Methodians".

Much of the most prominent and active Ukrainian youth, if not forever, then for a long time was cut off from the possibility to lead any work on the revival of their people.

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7 Nov 2012 The outline of "Catherine" published

Taras Shevchenko. «Catherine.» Drawed…

The gallery of painting works by Taras Shevchenko is replenished with 4 drawings of 1843, specially – fragment of autograph of letter to G.S.Tarnovsky on January 25, 1843 with "Catherine" outline.

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5 Nov 2012 New Shevchenko's letters

We continue to publish the correspondence by T.Shevchenko. Today – last 4 letters from 1854.

I was afraid to sketch myself as a soldier, that you sometimes scared, looking at my face in Moscow coat or, God save, still in uniform! (1 Nov 1854 to O. M. Bodjansky)

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3 Nov 2012 New folklore recording

New folklore recording "Oh Greet God, Tsar Peter…" is published.

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1 Nov 2012 New records in the «Journal»

The «Journal» by Taras Shevchenko is continued to publish. Today – records of September 16 – 20, 1857.

Then Nikolai Brylkin appeared and secret from the other declares, first to owner, and then to me, that he has a special prescription from chief of city police to notify him of my arrival in the city.

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31 Oct 2012 New rhymes

The last five rhymes of 1848 are published, including "Not to home going at night…".

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29 Oct 2012 New article in the Guide

There is a new section appeared on the site – «Guide», and the first article – «Cyril and Methodius society» – is published today.

Cyril and Methodius society (brotherhood) – adopted in historiography name of group of progressive Ukrainian intelligentsia, which was formed in Kyiv in late 1845 or early 1846.

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27 Oct 2012 New book on Shevchenko

We continue to publish book "Life of Taras Shevchenko" by Pavlo Zajcev (1955). Today – chapter "1845 – 1847. Independent artist".

In Ukraine (1845) / Revolutionary poetry / Cyril and Methodius society / In Kiev / In Volyn / In Sedniv. Arrest

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25 Oct 2012 The portraits of russian generals published

Taras Shevchenko. Portrait of I.F.…

The gallery of painting works by Taras Shevchenko is replenished with last 4 portraits of russian generals (1843).

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23 Oct 2012 New Shevchenko's letters

We continue to publish the correspondence by T.Shevchenko. Today – first 5 letters from 1854.

Six months later, brought me to the light of day again and put me on cart, just not with gendarme, but courier and take away in Orenburg. (1 Apr 1854 to J. G. Kukharenko)

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21 Oct 2012 New folklore recording

The recording of folk song "Oh Cossack sits on the road…" is published.

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19 Oct 2012 New records in the «Journal»

The «Journal» by Taras Shevchenko is continued to publish. Today – records of September 11 – 15, 1857.

Appeared in full uniform captain Kosarev and made me almost cane reprimanded for what I missed the drill. And so ended this shameful dream.

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17 Oct 2012 «Walk with pleasure and not without morals» novel published

The «Walk with pleasure and not without morals» novel is finished to publish. Today – last five chapters from 2nd part.

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15 Oct 2012 New rhymes

The next five rhymes of 1848 are published, including "And again I was not brought…".

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13 Oct 2012 New book on Shevchenko

We continue to publish book "Life of Taras Shevchenko" by Pavlo Zajcev (1955). Today – chapter "1844 – 1845. Three years".

"Picturesque Ukraine" / Spiritual fracture.

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11 Oct 2012 The portraits of russian generals published

Taras Shevchenko. Portrait of M.I.…

The gallery of painting works by Taras Shevchenko is replenished with next 4 portraits of russian generals (1843).

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9 Oct 2012 New Shevchenko's letters

We continue to publish the correspondence by T.Shevchenko. Today – letters from 1853.

Let you know that my case is not cowardly, and still know that I am not allowed to write (except letters) and to draw – that is the true and terrible punishment. Six years have passed, I suffer without pencil and paint. (15 Jun 1853 to S.S. Gulak-Artemovsky)

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7 Oct 2012 New folklore recording

The recording of folk song "Oh, in the garden, garden…" is published.

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5 Oct 2012 New records in the «Journal»

The «Journal» by Taras Shevchenko is continued to publish. Today – records of September 6 – 10, 1857.

My gorgeous, half successfully yesterday arranged project today, thank God, only in the evening was a success, and a success in the minutest detail.

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3 Oct 2012 «Walk with pleasure and not without morals» novel published

The «Walk with pleasure and not without morals» novel is continued to publish. Today – next four chapters from 2nd part.

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1 Oct 2012 New rhymes

The next five rhymes of 1848 are published, including "If, Mom, necklace for me…".

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