In the summer, this story touched Ukrainians deeply. Oleksandra Ambroz, a communicator and volunteer, told about a fantastic coincidence that happened to her in Podil on social media. Thanks to a chance meeting, she got her hands on a collection of Tychyna's poems signed by the poet as a good memory for her great-grandmother, Olimpiada Lavrentiivna.
We have already introduced you to the second participant in this story, the collector Oleksii, who won this unique lot at Violity. Now Oleksandra herself came to Denys Minin's studio.
The incident not only returned the family treasure to the girl, but also gave her a friend: since then, she and Oleksii have been in touch a lot, as they have many common topics.
The main one is, of course, literature. Oleksandra is also an avid reader, and if she collects anything, it is the impressions of hundreds of books she has read. She generously shares her reading tips with our listeners.
Oleksandra Ambroz
Photo provided by the guest
Denys and the guest discussed what other details of her grandmother's life the book she found helped to reveal, and what the Olympiada did during World War II. They reflected on why Tychyna might have signed her book.
In addition, they explored imperialism in literature together, rethinking the classics we have known since childhood and noting the value of negative reviews when choosing books. They also discussed the phenomenon of reluctance to read after the outbreak of the Great War, as well as the benefits of volunteering. In general, the conversation turned out to be rich and versatile: they even mentioned football.
Don't miss the premiere on the Violity PRO Collecting YouTube channel on Tuesday, November 19 at 19:00.
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