Iryna Vilde

Ukrainian author and educator

Iryna Vilde - Ukrainian author and educator
Born

1907
118 years ago

Died

October 30th, 1982
42 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Ukraine

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An author and educator rooted in Ukrainian literature, contributed significant works that reflect national identity and cultural values. Advocated for children's education and wrote novels that addressed social issues. Actively participated in efforts to promote Ukrainian language and literature during a critical period in the country's history.

Authored 'The File of the Invisible' and 'The Case of Alexandre'

Promoted Ukrainian education and literature

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