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Tactical success of the Ukrainian army near Pokrovsk

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of September 3, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 618,960 (+1,360) people,

tanks — 8611 (+10) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,821 (+35) units,

artillery systems — 17,664 (+18) units,

RSZV — 1177 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 940 (+0) units,

aircraft — 368 (+0) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 14573 (+36),

cruise missiles — 2578 (+21),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 23,972 (+47) units,

special equipment – 3003 (+9).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 03/09/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Ukrainian forces regained positions near Pokrovsk: ISW map.

Drones attacked Tver in Russia. The airfield could be under attack.

New cotton in Belgorod

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of September 2, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 617,600 (+1,300) people,

tanks — 8601 (+9) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,786 (+26) units,

artillery systems — 17,646 (+10) units,

RSZV — 1177 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 940 (+0) units,

aircraft — 368 (+0) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 14537 (+30),

cruise missiles — 2557 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 23,925 (+44) units,

special equipment — 2993 (+2).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 02/09/2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

"Cotton" has overtaken Belgorod: there are significant destructions, fires and victims.

In the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, hostilities continue – ISW.

Big cotton in Moscow and 9 regions of the Russian Federation

The total combat losses of the russian enemy from February 24, 2022 to September 1, 2024 are approximately:

personnel — about 616,300 (+1,350) people,

tanks — 8592 (+10) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,760 (+24) units,

artillery systems — 17,636 (+22) units,

RSZV — 1176 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 940 (0) units,

aircraft — 368 (0) units,

helicopters — 328 (0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 14507 (+36),

cruise missiles — 2557 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (0) units,

submarines — 1 (0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 23,881 (+56) units,

special equipment – 2991 (+14).

Operational information as of 08.00 on 01.09.2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Russians complain about a massive attack by unmanned aerial vehicles: nine russian areas are under attack, a power plant is on fire.

"He flies. Hit!" A fire broke out at the Moscow Refinery after the drone attack. Video.

Cotton in Belgorod

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 31, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 614,950 (+1,360) people,

tanks — 8582 (+8) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,736 (+14) units,

artillery systems — 17,614 (+42) units,

RSZV — 1176 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 940 (+0) units,

aircraft — 368 (+0) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAV of the operational-tactical level — 14471 (+18),

cruise missiles — 2557 (+1),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 23,825 (+62) units,

special equipment – 2977 (+10).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 08/31/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.

Belgorod suffered a massive blow.

Footage appeared from the Kursk region with another destroyed russian military column and a Russian pontoon.

Cotton in Kaluga

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 30, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 613,590 (+1,200) people,

tanks — 8574 (+3) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,722 (+23) units,

artillery systems — 17,572 (+23) units,

RSZV — 1175 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 940 (+1) units,

aircraft — 368 (+0) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 14453 (+84),

cruise missiles — 2556 (+0),

ships and boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 23,763 (+57) units,

special equipment — 2967 (+2).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 08/30/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

An airport and a factory were targeted: a drone attack was announced in Kaluga, Russia.

Restless night in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians): "cotton" was heard near the airfield and railway station.

Cotton in the Crimea and Rostov region

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 29, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 612,390 (+1,200) people,

tanks — 8571 (+3) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,699 (+18) units,

artillery systems — 17,549 (+27) units,

RSZV — 1174 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 939 (+1) units,

aircraft — 368 (+1) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 14369 (+21),

cruise missiles — 2556 (+3),

ships and boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 23706 (+52) units,

special equipment – 2965 (+15).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 08/29/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.

The fire at the oil depot near Rostov is gaining momentum: there was a new explosion and depressurization.

Sevastopol (temporarily occupied by russians) was attacked by UAVs, traffic on the Crimean bridge is blocked – rosZMI.

Cotton in the Voronezh and Rostov regions

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 28, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 611,190 (+1,090) people,

tanks — 8568 (+5) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,681 (+14) units,

artillery systems — 17,522 (+27) units,

RSZV — 1174 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 938 (+1) units,

aircraft — 368 (+1) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 14348 (+94),

cruise missiles — 2553 (+6),

ships and boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 23,654 (+41) units,

special equipment – 2950 (+6).

Operational information as of 08.00 on 08/28/2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

An oil depot, which supplied fuel to the Russian army, is on fire in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation.

UAVs attacked an ammunition depot in the Voronezh region: two villages were evacuated.

The war came to the Belgorod region

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 27, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 610,100 (+1,280) people,

tanks — 8563 (+12) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,667 (+19) units,

artillery systems — 17,495 (+52) units,

RSZV — 1173 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 937 (+0) units,

aircraft — 367 (+0) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 14254 (+120),

cruise missiles — 2547 (+103),

ships and boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 23,613 (+58) units,

special equipment – 2944 (+3).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 08/27/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The fire at the oil depot in the Rostov region continues for more than 9 days: new satellite images have appeared.

In Russia, they complained about the attempted breakthrough of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Belgorod region: battles are allegedly underway.

Successes of Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 26, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 608,820 (+1,140) people,

tanks — 8551 (+4) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,648 (+17) units,

artillery systems — 17,443 (+47) units,

RSZV — 1172 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 937 (+1) units,

aircraft — 367 (+0) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 14134 (+39),

cruise missiles — 2444 (+0),

ships and boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 23,555 (+80) units,

special equipment – 2941 (+13).

Operational information as of 8:00 a.m. 08/26/2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

Zelenskyi: Ukrainian troops took control of two more settlements in the Kursk region.

Fighting in the Kursk region: Ukrainian defense forces destroyed the last bridge across the Seim River.

The drones attacked the Engels airfield, where Russian bombers are based.

Cotton in the Crimea and Belgorod region

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 25, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 607,680 (+1,190) people,

tanks — 8547 (+5) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,631 (+11) units,

artillery systems — 17,396 (+47) units,

RSZV — 1171 (+2) units,

air defense equipment — 936 (+1) units,

aircraft — 367 (+0) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 14095 (+31),

cruise missiles — 2444 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 23,475 (+92) units,

special equipment – 2928 (+17).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 08/25/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Heavy shelling of Belgorod region: the Russians announced the arrival, fire and casualties.

The bridge was blocked, sea transport was stopped: Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians) announced a large-scale attack by unmanned aerial vehicles.

Festive cotton in the Voronezh region

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 24, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 606,490 (+1,160) people,

tanks — 8542 (+9) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,620 (+21) units,

artillery systems — 17349 (+42) units,

RSZV — 1169 (+2) units,

air defense equipment — 935 (+3) units,

aircraft — 367 (+0) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 14064 (+39),

cruise missiles — 2444 (+2),

ships and boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 23,383 (+54) units,

special equipment – 2911 (+1).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 08/24/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.

Syrskyi congratulated Ukrainians on Independence Day and praised the soldiers fighting back against the Russian Federation.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces raised the flag in the village of Lebedivka in Kursk region.

The Voronezh region of the Russian Federation was attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles: a warehouse with ammunition is on fire.

Minus the Russian ferry on the Kerch crossing

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 23, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 605,330 (+1,190) people,

tanks — 8533 (+4) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,599 (+32) units,

artillery systems — 17,307 (+45) units,

RSZV — 1167 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 932 (+1) units,

aircraft — 367 (+0) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 14025 (+27),

cruise missiles — 2442 (+0),

ships and boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 23329 (+49) units,

special equipment – 2910 (+6).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 08/23/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

In Russia, they said that the ferry that was damaged in the port of "Kavkaz" sank.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to push the Russian army out of the Kursk region, where Ukrainian troops have advanced.

War on the territory of Russia

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 22, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 604,140 (+1,130) people,

tanks — 8529 (+7) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,567 (+25) units,

artillery systems — 17,262 (+46) units,

RSZV — 1166 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 931 (+3) units,

aircraft — 367 (+0) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 13998 (+96),

cruise missiles — 2443 (+1),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 23,280 (+59) units,

special equipment – 2904 (+17).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 08/22/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces surrounded the Russian troops near Sudzha: the ISW spoke about the successes of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the Kursk region.

In the Volgograd region, there are complaints about the attack of drones, there was a fire at the airfield.

The targets of the drones that struck Russia on the night of August 21 were the radio communication center, the airport and the air base – Budanov.

There was no cotton in Moscow for a long time

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 21, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 603,010 (+1,210) people,

tanks — 8522 (+4) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,542 (+21) units,

artillery systems — 17,216 (+60) units,

RSZV — 1166 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 928 (+2) units,

aircraft — 367 (+0) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 13902 (+38),

cruise missiles — 2442 (+4),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 23,221 (+79) units,

special equipment – 2887 (+2).

Operational information as of 08.00 on 08/20/2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Ukrainian General Staff for the first time showed a map of the territories controlled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces of the Kursk region.

The Russian government announced a large-scale drone attack on Moscow.

92 settlements of the Kursk region under the control of Ukraine

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 20, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 601,800 (+1,330) people,

tanks — 8518 (+5) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,521 (+26) units,

artillery systems — 17156 (+52) units,

RSZV — 1166 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 926 (+1) units,

aircraft — 367 (+0) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 13864 (+55),

cruise missiles — 2438 (+1),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 23142 (+95) units,

special equipment – 2885 (+22).

Operational information as of 08:00, 20/08/2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

New promotion: the Ukrainian Armed Forces have success in the Kursk region – ISW.

In Kursk region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine already control 92 settlements – Zelenskyi.

Intermediate finish: 600,000 Muscovites were demilitarized

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 19, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel – approx 600470 (+1120) persons

tanks — 8513 (+5) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,495 (+15) units,

artillery systems — 17104 (+48) units,

RSZV — 1165 (+4) units,

air defense equipment — 925 (+2) units,

aircraft — 367 (+0) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 13809 (+57),

cruise missiles — 2437 (+5),

ships and boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 23,047 (+55) units,

special equipment – 2863 (+17).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 08/19/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Russians are cut off from supplies — the third bridge over the Seim in the Kursk region is destroyed.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces captured new settlements in the Kursk region: where the advances took place (map).

Intermediate finish: 17,000 Russian guns destroyed

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 18, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 599,350 (+1,170) people,

tanks — 8508 (+7) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,480 (+7) units,

artillery systems — 17056 (+71) from

RSZV — 1161 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 923 (+0) units,

aircraft — 367 (+0) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 13752 (+38),

cruise missiles — 2432 (+0),

ships and boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 22,992 (+79) units,

special equipment – 2846 (+2).

Operational information as of 08.00 on 08/18/2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

Fuel tanks burst into flames in the Rostov region due to a drone attack.

The Russians said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed another bridge over the Seim River in the Kursk region.

Tactical successes of Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region

The total combat losses of the russian enemy from 02/24/2022 to 08/17/2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel – about 598,180 (+1,230) people,

tanks ‒ 8501 (+5) units,

armored combat vehicles ‒ 16,473 (+12) units,

artillery systems — 16,985 (+58) units,

RSZV — 1160 (+1) units,

air defense equipment ‒ 923 (+1) units,

aircraft — 367 (+0) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 13714 (+55),

cruise missiles ‒ 2432 (+3),

ships/boats ‒ 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 22913 (+65) units,

special equipment ‒ 2844 (+15).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 07/17/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Ukrainian General Staff: Ukrainian Defense forces repelled more than 50 Russian attacks in the Pokrovsky direction per day.

In the Kursk region, the Ukrainian military advanced to the southeast of Sudzha, – ISW.

New success of Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 16, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 596,950 (+1,330) people,

tanks — 8496 (+12) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,461 (+35) units,

artillery systems — 16,927 (+59) units,

RSZV — 1159 (+5) units,

air defense equipment — 922 (+0) units,

aircraft — 367 (+0) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 13659 (+61),

cruise missiles — 2429 (+1),

ships and boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 22,848 (+73) units,

special equipment – 2829 (+16).

Operational information as of 08.00 on 08/16/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

In Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians), explosions rang out, shooting was heard: the russian occupiers blocked traffic on the Kerch bridge. Video.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces entered the village of Borky, Kursk region (photo).

A powerful blow to Russian airfields

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 15, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 595,620 (+1,220) people,

tanks — 8484 (+8) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,426 (+24) units,

artillery systems — 16,868 (+47) units,

RSZV — 1154 (+3) units,

air defense equipment — 922 (+1) units,

aircraft — 367 (+1) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 13598 (+50),

cruise missiles — 2428 (+2),

ships and boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 22,775 (+65) units,

special equipment – 2813 (+0).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 08/15/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces entered Vnezapne, Kursk region: where is the village on the map and how far is it from Ukraine.

Ukrainian General Staff: The Ukrainian defense forces launched a large-scale attack on four Russian military airfields.

Cotton at three airfields in Russia

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 14, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 594,400 (+1,240) people,

tanks — 8476 (+21) units,

armored combat vehicles — 16,402 (+17) units,

artillery systems — 16,821 (+57) units,

RSZV — 1151 (+5) units,

air defense equipment — 921 (+1) units,

aircraft — 366 (+0) units,

helicopters — 328 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 13548 (+57),

cruise missiles — 2426 (+0),

ships and boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 22,710 (+61) units,

special equipment – 2813 (+7).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 08/14/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

At night, Russia fought back against a massive attack by drones and missiles: they received almost 100 more UAVs than they attacked themselves.

Drones attacked three airfields on the territory of Russia: 10 explosions rang out at Savasleyka (video).

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We are starting to publish Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s book "Studies on Shevchenko" (1930). Today – "From the author".

Methodologically, this collection is still of a "transitional age", but some of my theses will be useful to the future researcher who will be able to look once again at Shevchenko’s entire work with a synthetic eye.

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Schematic map of the Aral expedition of 1848-1849

The schematic map of the Aral expedition of 1848-1849 is now published.

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Travels of Taras Shevchenko

194 places where Taras Shevchenko stayed in 1814-1861 are plotted on the Google Maps topographic map.

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Annual report 2023

Annual report of the website «T.H.Shevchenko» for the 2023 year – 1 225 thousands visitors.

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Annual report 2022

Annual report of the website «T.H.Shevchenko» for the 2022 year – 1 099 thousands visitors.

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Annual report 2021

Annual report of the website «T.H.Shevchenko» for the 2021 year is now published – 1 082 thousands visitors.

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New monument of Shevchenko

1992, Mykolaiv (Lviv region) A photo of a monument in Mykolaiv (Lviv region; 1992) was added to the gallery of monuments of Shevchenko.

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New monument of Shevchenko

1965, Rudnyky A photo of a monument in Rudnyky (Lviv region; 1965) was added to the gallery of monuments of Shevchenko.

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Annual report

Annual report on site operation in 2020 now is published.

Annual report of the website «T.H.Shevchenko» for the 2020 year – 884 thousands visitors.

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New monument of Shevchenko

1964, Kyiv A photo of a monument in Kyiv (Voznesensky descent, 20; 1964) was added to the gallery of monuments of Shevchenko.

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Annual report

Annual report 2019 is published.

Annual report of the website «T.H.Shevchenko» for the 2019 year – 815 thousands visitors.

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New responsible design

The new responsible design is now applied on the site. It is optimized for mobile devices browsing.

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New monument of Shevchenko

1992, Zhydachiv A photo of a monument in Zhydachiv, Lviv region (1992) was added to the gallery of monuments of Shevchenko.

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