Biography

Poetic, translation and cultural-analytical activity of a modern intellectual

Education and professional start

Born on January 28, 1982 in Kyiv, the author is a graduate of the National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy", where she received her education in the specialty "Philology. History, Theory of Literature and Comparative Studies" (2004). It was the academic foundation combined with deep personal sensitivity that shaped her writing style — deeply thought-out, philosophical and at the same time emotionally open.

Literary debut and recognition

The poetic debut - the collection "Unrevealed pictures" (2005, "Torch") - marked the beginning of a literary journey. However, real recognition was brought by the collection "conversations with God" (2007, Stary Lev Publishing House), which became the literary event of the year.

  • Kostyantyn Moskalets characterized it as "the most sensational poetic publication of 2007."
  • Andriy Bondar predicted that this book could acquire cult status, similar to such as "Great Bridge" by Oleg Lyshega or "Children of Trembling" by Vasyl Gerasimyuk.

Participation in cultural programs

In 2007–2012, she was the author and moderator of her own project of literary meetings at NaUKMA, where she united young authors, critics and readers around current topics of modern literature. Participation in writing and translation scholarships in Poland, Austria, Latvia, Germany and Ukraine testifies to the international recognition of her creative output.

Editorial and expert activity

She is the editor of the influential magazine "Krytyka", which specializes in cultural analysis, history, political theory, and literary criticism. She is also an expert of the Ukrainian Cultural Fund, which proves her authority in the field of cultural policy and the development of strategies to support culture in Ukraine.

Translation work

The author translates from Polish, Belarusian and English. Among her most important translation projects are:

  • Leszek Kolakowski
  • Ryshard Kapustskyi
  • Andrzej Stasiuk
  • Mariusz Schigel

These names belong to the leading intellectuals and reporters of Central Europe, which makes its contribution particularly significant in the process of rethinking the post-Soviet space and establishing a new Ukrainian humanitarian identity.

Summary

The author is a bright representative of the generation of Ukrainian intellectuals of the 2000s, who successfully combines poetic vulnerability, deep cultural analysis and translation skills. Her contribution to literature and culture is not only artistic, but also institutional and communicative, which makes her a figure of a wide cultural spectrum.