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Тарас Шевченко

Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko (Ukranian: Тарас Григорович Шевченко), also known as Kobzar Taras, or simply Kobzar), was a Ukrainian poet, writer, artist, public and political figure, folklorist and ethnographer. His literary heritage is regarded to be the foundation of modern Ukrainian literature and, to a large extent, the modern Ukrainian language, though this is different from the language of his poems. He also wrote some works in Russian (nine novellas, a diary, and an autobiography). Shevchenko is also known for his many masterpieces as a painter and an illustrator.

Ukrainian poet and artist (1814–1861)

Born 9 March [O.S. 25 February] 1814
Died 10 March [O.S. 26 February] 1861

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Ukrainian poet and artist (1814–1861)

Born 9 March [O.S. 25 February] 1814
Died 10 March [O.S. 26 February] 1861

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