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Cotton in occupied Crimea, Orenburg Oblast, and Perm Krai
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 29, 2026:
personnel – about 1,328,820 (+1,180) people;
tanks – 11,894 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,486 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 40,825 (+54) units;
MLRS – 1,755 (+0) units;
air defense assets – 1,356 (+2) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 262,033 (+1,775) units;
cruise missiles – 4,579 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 92,231 (+245) units;
special equipment – 4,146 (+5) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 29, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russian airfields in temporarily occupied Crimea were massively attacked by drones.
Drones attacked oil facilities in two regions of the Russian Federation: there are flights and fires (photos, video)
Cotton in Tuapse (6) and in Crimea
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 28, 2026:
personnel – about 1,327,640 (+1,180) people;
tanks – 11,892 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,483 (+16) units;
artillery systems – 40,771 (+34) units;
MLRS – 1,755 (+2) units;
air defense assets – 1,354 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 260,258 (+1,039) units;
cruise missiles – 4,579 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 91,986 (+276) units;
special equipment – 4,141 (+5) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on August 12, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Crimea was massively attacked by unknown drones: explosions could be heard at the Saki airfield.
In Russia, the Tuapse Oil Refinery suffered another blow: a fire broke out.
If NATO had joined Ukraine...
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 27, 2026:
personnel – about 1,326,460 (+810) people;
tanks – 11,892 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,467 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 40,737 (+26) units;
MLRS – 1,753 (+0) units;
air defense assets – 1,354 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 259,219 (+1,128) units;
cruise missiles – 4,579 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 91,710 (+128) units;
special equipment – 4,136 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 27, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Two military echelons, the Yaroslavskyi oil refinery, and enemy air defense facilities – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.
Europe needs Ukraine more than Ukraine needs us, — Stubb.
Cotton in Yaroslavl and Crimea
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 26, 2026:
personnel – about 1,325,650 (+960) people;
tanks – 11,892 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,463 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 40,711 (+76) units;
MLRS – 1,753 (+0) units;
air defense systems – 1,354 (+1) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 258,091 (+2,229) units;
cruise missiles – 4,579 (+30) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 91,582 (+160) units;
special equipment – 4,136 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 04/26/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drones attacked Yaroslavl – one of the largest refineries in the Russian Federation is on fire.
Since last night, Russian-occupied Crimea has been under massive drone attack.
Tactical success of the Ukrainian army in the Dnipropetrovsk region
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 25, 2026:
personnel – about 1,324,690 (+1,230) people;
tanks – 11,892 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,458 (+13) units;
artillery systems – 40,635 (+29) units;
MLRS – 1,753 (+0) units;
air defense assets – 1,353 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 255,862 (+1,257) units;
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 91,422 (+166) units;
special equipment – 4,136 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 25, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The results of the strikes on the Atlant Aero plant and the enemy patrol ship have been confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The fighters of "Skele" told how they broke through the Russian defense and liberated Ternove in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Long-suffering money from Europe
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 24, 2026:
personnel – about 1,323,460 (+910) people
tanks – 11,892 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,445 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 40,606 (+32) units.
MLRS – 1,753 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,353 (+2) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 254,605 (+1,175) units.
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 91,256 (+129) units.
special equipment – 4,134 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 24, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Units of the Ukrainian Navy destroyed an enemy unmanned naval boat – General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The European Union approved €90 billion for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.
Cotton in Feodosia (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 23, 2026:
personnel – about 1,322,550 (+1,100) people
tanks – 11,888 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,441 (+5) units.
artillery systems – 40,574 (+58) units.
MLRS – 1,752 (+3) units.
Air defense assets – 1,351 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 253,430 (+1,941) units.
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 91,127 (+202) units.
special equipment – 4,134 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 23, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In Feodosia in occupied Crimea, drones attacked an oil depot — video.
The Russians have donated drones to the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the SBU and the Roland battalion conducted a daring special operation.
Cotton in Sevastopol (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 22, 2026:
personnel – about 1,321,450 (+1,140) people
tanks – 11,885 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,436 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 40,516 (+38) units.
MLRS – 1,749 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,350 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 251,489 (+1,026) units.
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,925 (+162) units.
special equipment – 4,132 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 22, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The General Staff announced a strike on the Russian warship control point in Sevastopol.
In the Rostov region, drones hit railway infrastructure near military units (VIDEO).
Intermediate finish: 250 thousand Russian heavy UAVs destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 21, 2026:
personnel – about 1,320,310 (+1,040) people
tanks – 11,884 (+0) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,429 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 40,478 (+82) units.
MLRS – 1,749 (+1) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,350 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 250,463 (+1,905) units
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,763 (+192) units.
special equipment – 4,132 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 04/21/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Tuapse oil refinery, two large landing ships, an oil depot, and ammunition depots were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
UAVs massively attacked Novocherkassk: a military unit could have been under attack.
Cotton in Tuapse (5)
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 20, 2026:
personnel – about 1,319,270 (+1,050) people
tanks – 11,884 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,422 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 40,396 (+72) units.
MLRS – 1,748 (+0) units.
Air defense systems – 1,350 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 248,558 (+1,427) units.
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,571 (+174) units.
special equipment – 4,132 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 04/20/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
GUR showed the defeat of two large Russian landing ships in Crimea (VIDEO).
A strategic refinery is on fire in Tuapse, Russia, after the second attack in a week.
Cotton in Taganrog and Yeisk
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 19, 2026:
personnel – about 1,318,220 (+1,070) people;
tanks – 11,882 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,420 (+10) units;
artillery systems – 40,324 (+82) units;
MLRS – 1,748 (+5) units;
air defense assets – 1,349 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 247,131 (+2,019) units;
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,397 (+203) units;
special equipment – 4,131 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 19, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The defense industrial complex "Atlant Aero" and other enemy facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drones attacked the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation: the port in Yeysk is on fire.
Cotton in Sevastopol, Novokuybyshevsk and Syzran
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 18, 2026:
personnel – about 1,317,150 (+1,080) people;
tanks – 11,876 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,410 (+10) units;
artillery systems – 40,242 (+82) units;
MLRS – 1,743 (+4) units;
air defense systems – 1,349 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 245,112 (+2,104) units;
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,194 (+180) units;
special equipment – 4,129 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 18, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drone strikes caused fires at two refineries in Russia (Novokuibyshevsk and Syzran).
An oil depot is on fire in Sevastopol after a nighttime drone strike.
Cotton in Tuapse (4) and Belgorod
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 17, 2026:
personnel – about 1,316,070 (+1,000) people.
tanks – 11,870 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,400 (+9) units.
artillery systems – 40,160 (+114) units.
MLRS – 1,739 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,349 (+2) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 243,008 (+2,410) units.
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+12) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,014 (+253) units.
special equipment – 4,129 (+3) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 17, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Tuapse Oil Refinery, air defense systems, command posts, and enemy concentration areas were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A fire broke out at an electrical substation in Belgorod after a drone attack.
Intermediate finish: 40 thousand Russian guns destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 16, 2026:
personnel – about 1,315,070 (+1,100) people.
tanks – 11,866 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,391 (+1) units.
artillery systems – 40,046 (+43) units
MLRS – 1,738 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,347 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 240,598 (+1,357) units.
cruise missiles – 4,537 (+20) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 89,761 (+208) units.
special equipment – 4,126 (+1) units.
Operational information as of:00 04/16/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The radar from the S-400 air defense system, logistical facilities, and enemy manpower concentration were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Explosions hit Russia’s Black Sea coast: oil depot and port on fire in Tuapse.
Cotton in Donetsk
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 15, 2026:
personnel – about 1,313,970 (+1,010) people
tanks – 11,864 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,390 (+1) units.
artillery systems – 40,003 (+50) units.
MLRS – 1,736 (+4) units.
Air defense assets – 1,346 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 239,241 (+1,388) units.
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 89,553 (+253) units.
special equipment – 4,125 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 15, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
SCALP missiles hit a storage location for attack UAVs – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Enemy radar stations and air defense systems were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Hungary is moving out of Russia’s influence
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 14, 2026:
personnel – about 1,312,960 (+820) people
tanks – 11,863 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,389 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 39,953 (+38) units.
MLRS – 1,732 (+4) units.
Air defense assets – 1,346 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 237,853 (+2,459) units.
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 89,300 (+201) units.
special equipment – 4,123 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 14, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The SBS commander confirmed the strike on the Russian Cherepovets-Azot plant.
Peter Magyar calls on Putin for peace in Ukraine: Hungary is changing its orientation.
Anti-cotton at Valdai
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 13, 2026:
personnel – about 1,312,140 (+960) people
tanks – 11,861 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,386 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 39,915 (+44) units.
MLRS – 1,728 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,346 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 235,394 (+1,528) units.
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 89,099 (+185) units.
special equipment – 4,123 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 13, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Most of the times — on Easter itself. During the truce, the Russians violated the ceasefire more than 10.5 thousand times — the General Staff.
Radio Liberty Weekly: Putin will be protected by 27 towers with "Pantsirs" in Valdai in the war with Ukraine.
Truce? We’ll see
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 12, 2026:
personnel – about 1,311,180 (+1,070) people;
tanks – 11,859 (+8) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,384 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 39,871 (+73) units;
MLRS – 1,727 (+1) units;
air defense assets – 1,345 (+1) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 233,866 (+2,081) units;
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 88,914 (+216) units;
special equipment – 4,121 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 12, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
An oil depot, an oil pumping station, three ammunition depots, and enemy manpower – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.
Ukraine is ready for a regime of silence and a response to provocations – President Zelensky.
Cotton in the Caspian Sea (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 11, 2026:
personnel – about 1,310,110 (+1,440) people;
tanks – 11,851 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,381 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 39,798 (+64) units;
MLRS – 1,726 (+2) units;
air defense assets – 1,344 (+3) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 231,785 (+2,014) units;
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 88,698 (+183) units;
special equipment – 4,121 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 11, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drilling rigs in the Caspian Sea were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Explosions are heard in Krasnodar Krai, and a UAV attack on the Krymsk oil pumping station is reported.
Cotton in Kazan, Volgograd, Saransk
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 10, 2026:
personnel – about 1,308,670 (+1,130) people
tanks – 11,848 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,375 (+5) units.
artillery systems – 39,734 (+45) units.
MLRS – 1,724 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,341 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 229,771 (+2,232) units.
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 88,515 (+183) units.
special equipment – 4,119 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 10, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Tor air defense system, an oil pumping station, and a number of enemy logistical facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The night of the explosions in Russia: drones attacked Kazan, Volgograd, and Saransk — what is known about the consequences.
Cotton in Krasnodar Krai (6)
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 9, 2026:
personnel – about 1,307,540 (+1,040) people
tanks – 11,847 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,370 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 39,689 (+64) units.
MLRS – 1,724 (+1) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,341 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 227,539 (+2,238) units.
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 88,332 (+229) units.
special equipment – 4,119 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 09.04.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Oil depots, a number of other logistics facilities, and the positional area of the Bastion coastal missile complex were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A blow to the "master switch": a critical node that powers key Russian refineries is on fire.
Russian frigate hit in Novorossiysk
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 8, 2026:
personnel – about 1,306,500 (+1,030) people
tanks – 11,846 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,368 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 39,625 (+63) units.
MLRS – 1,723 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,341 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 225,301 (+1,960) units.
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 88,103 (+241) units.
special equipment – 4,117 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on 04/08/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Ust-Luga Oil oil terminal was hit. Results of damage to other Russian oil refining facilities – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The destruction of a frigate and a number of other facilities of the Russian occupiers has been confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Throughout May, Shevchenko traveled through Zvenigorod and Kanev counties through Shenderivka, Boguslav, Rosava, Potoky, and Trypillya.
New study on Shevchenko
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.
New study on Shevchenko
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.
New study on Shevchenko
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.
New study on Shevchenko
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.
New study on Shevchenko
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.
New study on Shevchenko
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!
New study on Shevchenko
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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New study on Shevchenko
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."