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Taras Shevchenko

Encyclopedia of the life and works

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2nd quarter 2014

29 Jun 2014 New monument to Shevchenko

Monument at the grave of Taras…

The gallery monuments to Taras Shevchenko is replenished with photo of the monument in Kanev (1939).

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27 Jun 2014 New on Cyril-Methodius society

We continue publishing the fourth part of the investigation materials of Cyril and Methodius society – "Case of V. M. Bilozersky". Today – the next 10 documents.

№ 589 1851, November 20. Report from chief of the 1st district gendarmerie M.Ye.Tsukato to O.F.Orlov about the behavior of V.M.Bilozersky in exile.

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25 Jun 2014 New records in the «Journal»

The ukrainian translation of the «Journal» by Taras Shevchenko is continued to publish. Today – records of February 11 – 20, 1858.

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23 Jun 2014 New story

Ukrainian translation of T. Shevchenko's story «The artist» (by O. Konysky) is now continued. Today – 4th chapter.

What is a swift month of freedom within many hard, long years of bondage? It’s like one seed in a sack of poppy seeds. I admired him during that happy month.

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21 Jun 2014 New index

The alphabetic index of T. Shevchenko's works is now published.

Index contain all painting works by T. G. Shevchenko and those his literary works, for which we have english translations.

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19 Jun 2014 New drawings published

Taras Shevchenko. Rocky hill. Stained…

The gallery of painting works by Taras Shevchenko is replenished with 10 drawings fulfilled in Kara-Tau expedition in 1851, including «Rocky hill».

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17 Jun 2014 New on Cyril-Methodius society

We continue publishing the fourth part of the investigation materials of Cyril and Methodius society – "Case of V. M. Bilozersky". Today – the next 10 documents.

№ 576 1851, May 3. – The letter from S.O.Kokoshkin to O.F.Orlov about establishement of secret supervision for V.M.Bilozersky who came on holiday to the farm Motronivka Borzna County Chernigov province.

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15 Jun 2014 New records in the «Journal»

June 15, 2014 (today) – in the Ukraine national mourning for the heroes, dead in the battles against Russian invasion. Glory to heroes!

The ukrainian translation of the «Journal» by Taras Shevchenko is continued to publish. Today – records of February 1 – 10, 1858.

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13 Jun 2014 New story

Ukrainian translation of T. Shevchenko's story «The artist» (by O. Konysky) is now continued. Today – 3rd chapter.

Throughout the week (he had his meals in the classroom as well) he drew the head of Lucius Verus, the libertine confidant of Marcus Aurelius, and the head of The Genius by Canova.

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11 Jun 2014 New index

The alphabetic index of T. Shevchenko's painting is now published.

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9 Jun 2014 New drawings published

Taras Shevchenko. Hanga Baba. Colored…

The gallery of painting works by Taras Shevchenko is replenished with 10 drawings fulfilled in Kara-Tau expedition in 1851, including «Hanga Baba (3)».

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7 Jun 2014 New on Cyril-Methodius society

We continue publishing the fourth part of the investigation materials of Cyril and Methodius society – "Case of V. M. Bilozersky". Today – the next 10 documents.

№ 566 1851, January 1. – The letter of O.F.Orlova to M.E.Pisarev about the behavior of V.M.Bilozersky and the possibility to grant him leave.

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5 Jun 2014 New on Cyril-Methodius society

We continue publishing the fourth part of the investigation materials of Cyril and Methodius society – "Case of V. M. Bilozersky". Today – the next 5 documents.

№ 555 1849, November 24. – Letter by L. V. Dubbelt to M.E.Pisarev asking make note V.M.Bilozersky about changes in his behavior.

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3 Jun 2014 New records in the «Journal»

The ukrainian translation of the «Journal» by Taras Shevchenko is continued to publish. Today – records of January 21 – 31, 1858.

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1 Jun 2014 New story

Ukrainian translation of T. Shevchenko's story «The artist» (by O. Konysky) is now continued. Today – 2nd chapter.

“I like his face: it is not a serfs.” “Far from a serf’s, but on the other hand “ – I stopped in mid-sentence. “But on the other hand, he is a serf, isn’t he?” – he picked up the thread of my thought. “Unfortunately, yes,” I added.

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31 May 2014 New biographical note

The short biography of Taras Shevchenko is published.

Taras Shevchenko (25.02 (9.03) 1814 – 26.02 (10.03) 1861) – the largest Ukrainian poet, prophet of the new Ukrainian nation.

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29 May 2014 New drawings published

Taras Shevchenko. Tarla. Stained paper…

The gallery of painting works by Taras Shevchenko is replenished with 10 drawings fulfilled in Kara-Tau expedition in 1851, including «Tarla».

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27 May 2014 New on Cyril-Methodius society

We continue publishing the fourth part of the investigation materials of Cyril and Methodius society – "Case of V. M. Bilozersky". Today – the next 10 documents.

№ 543 1848, December 9. – Notification of L. V. Dubbelt to O. V. Kochubej about inability petition for clemency V.M.Bilozersky because this was refused by Nicholas I.

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25 May 2014 New records in the «Journal»

The ukrainian translation of the «Journal» by Taras Shevchenko is continued to publish. Today – records of January 11 – 20, 1858.

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23 May 2014 New biography of Shevchenko

We continue to publish a book by Bogdan Lepky "The life and works of Taras Shevchenko" (1918). Today – section "9. "Three years."

The struggle against despotism, which will defer that man can "live and love people" is now the target of the poet and most powerfull expression of that was "Caucasus", the Prometei-like battle of poet with the king.

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21 May 2014 New story

Ukrainian translation of T. Shevchenko's story «The artist» (by O. Konysky) is now started. Today – 1st chapter.

I held the drawing for a long time and admired the soiled face of the artist. There was something attractive in the irregular features of his lean face, especially in his eyes, as clever and humble as a girl’s.

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19 May 2014 New drawings published

Taras Shevchenko. Shevchenko among…

The gallery of painting works by Taras Shevchenko is replenished with 10 drawings fulfilled in Kara-Tau expedition in 1851, including «Shevchenko among friends».

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17 May 2014 New on Cyril-Methodius society

We continue publishing the fourth part of the investigation materials of Cyril and Methodius society – "Case of V. M. Bilozersky". Today – the next 10 documents.

№ 533 1847, November 5. – Letter by V.M.Bilozersky to L.V.Dubbelt to permit him to travel to the town Tula, to visit his sister, mother and P.O.Kulish.

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15 May 2014 New records in the «Journal»

The ukrainian translation of the «Journal» by Taras Shevchenko is continued to publish. Today – records of January 1 – 10, 1858.

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13 May 2014 New biography of Shevchenko

We continue to publish a book by Bogdan Lepky "The life and works of Taras Shevchenko" (1918). Today – section "8. In St. Petersburg (1844-45)."

In Petersburg were created "Chygyryn" and long poem "The Dream", which is the synthesis of that moment. Not knowing the right that moment one should not understand and appreciate the poem "The Dream".

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11 May 2014 New story

Ukrainian translation of T. Shevchenko's story «The musician» (by M. Mikhnovsky) is now finished. Today – 14th chapter.

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9 May 2014 New drawings published

Taras Shevchenko. Chyrkala Tau.…

The gallery of painting works by Taras Shevchenko is replenished with 10 drawings fulfilled in Kara-Tau expedition in 1851, including «Chyrkala Tau».

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7 May 2014 New on Cyril-Methodius society

We continue publishing the fourth part of the investigation materials of Cyril and Methodius society – "Case of V. M. Bilozersky". Today – the next 5 documents.

№ 517. 1847, May 26 – 30. – Conclusion of III department on V.M.Bilozersky.

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5 May 2014 New records in the «Journal»

The ukrainian translation of the «Journal» by Taras Shevchenko is continued to publish. Today – records of December 21 – 30, 1857.

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3 May 2014 New biography of Shevchenko

We continue to publish a book by Bogdan Lepky "The life and works of Taras Shevchenko" (1918). Today – section "7. Travel to Ukraine (1843). "

This was the best day in the life of impoverished poet. Young, healthy, nice going there, whence he went to the poor, humiliated serf – to Ukraine.

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1 May 2014 New story

Ukrainian translation of T. Shevchenko's story «The musician» (by M. Mikhnovsky) is now publishing. Today – 13th chapter.

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29 Apr 2014 New drawings published

Taras Shevchenko. Turkmen abas in…

The gallery of painting works by Taras Shevchenko is replenished with 10 drawings fulfilled in Kara-Tau expedition in 1851, including «Turkmen abas in Kara-Tau».

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27 Apr 2014 New on Cyril-Methodius society

We continue publishing the fourth part of the investigation materials of Cyril and Methodius society – "Case of V. M. Bilozersky". Today – the next 5 documents.

№ 515 1847, April 26. – Letter from V.M.Bilozersky to O.F.Orlov asking raise before Nicholas I petition for clemency."

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25 Apr 2014 New records in the «Journal»

The ukrainian translation of the «Journal» by Taras Shevchenko is continued to publish. Today – records of December 12 – 20, 1857.

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23 Apr 2014 New biography of Shevchenko

We continue to publish a book by Bogdan Lepky "The life and works of Taras Shevchenko" (1918). Today – section "6. "Kobzar" and "Gaydamaks."

He said to himself, "although peasant but poet" and soon for the tip to throw a dead language, and wrote as Gogol in Russian, will give in the preface to "Gaydamaks" famous reply.

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21 Apr 2014 New story

Ukrainian translation of T. Shevchenko's story «The musician» (by M. Mikhnovsky) is now publishing. Today – 12th chapter.

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19 Apr 2014 New drawings published

Taras Shevchenko. Trio. Paper, sepia…

The gallery of painting works by Taras Shevchenko is replenished with 10 drawings fulfilled in Kara-Tau expedition in 1851, including «Trio».

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17 Apr 2014 New on Cyril-Methodius society

We continue publishing the fourth part of the investigation materials of Cyril and Methodius society – "Case of V. M. Bilozersky". Today – the next 5 documents.

№ 510 1847, April 24. – Protocol of interrogation of V.M.Bilozersky in III department.

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15 Apr 2014 New records in the «Journal»

The ukrainian translation of the «Journal» by Taras Shevchenko is continued to publish. Today – records of December 1 – 10, 1857.

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13 Apr 2014 New photo of Shevchenko

Taras Shevchenko. Photo 1860

The gallery of Taras Shevchenko's portraits is replenished with photo of 1860.

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11 Apr 2014 New biography of Shevchenko

We continue to publish a book by Bogdan Lepky "The life and works of Taras Shevchenko" (1918). Today – section "5. Liberation from serfdom."

From that day began Shevchenko go to the academy, the means of society "Encouragement of artists." Taras now stuck whole soul to Karl Pavlovich and soon became his most beloved disciple.

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9 Apr 2014 New story

Ukrainian translation of T. Shevchenko's story «The musician» (by M. Mikhnovsky) is now publishing. Today – 11th chapter.

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7 Apr 2014 New drawings published

Taras Shevchenko. Portrait of brothers…

The gallery of painting works by Taras Shevchenko is replenished with drawings fulfilled in Orenburg in 1849 – 1850, including «Portrait of brothers Lazarevsky».

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5 Apr 2014 New on Cyril-Methodius society

We continue publishing the fourth part of the investigation materials of Cyril and Methodius society – "Case of V. M. Bilozersky". Today – the next 5 documents.

№ 505 1847, 11 April (23). – The letter from I.F.Paskevych to O.F.Orlov about the arrest of V.M.Bilozersky in Warsaw and transferring him to III department.

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3 Apr 2014 New records in the «Journal»

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

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1 Apr 2014 New biography of Shevchenko

We continue to publish a book by Bogdan Lepky "The life and works of Taras Shevchenko" (1918). Today – section "4. In St. Petersburg with Shiryaev".

Soshenko acquainted Taras with the famous artist and very good man O. G. Venetsianov, who give helper hand for a lot of young artists.

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