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painterMarie Bashkirtseff

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Maria Bashkirtseff, a Ukrainian artist, made a significant impact on French culture with her realist paintings and diaries. Works like "The Meeting" and "In the Studio" were exhibited at the Paris Salon, contributing to the development of realism in France. In 1885, she became the first woman to have her works displayed in the Louvre posthumously. Although many of her paintings were lost during the October Revolution and World War II, about 20 are preserved in French museums. Her legacy lives on through a sculpture in Luxembourg, a street in Nice, and an art prize in her name. In Ukraine, her memory is honored with a street, a school, and an annual art festival in her native village.

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Silent movie actressXenia Desni

Bits & Pieces Nr. 91 (Küssen ist keine Sünd)Eye Filmmuseum

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In Germany, her career skyrocketed through collaborations with leading directors of the time, including Ernst Lubitsch. This partnership significantly elevated her acting prowess, and one of her most notable performances was in the film "Anatol," where she demonstrated an impressive ability to transform. In Germany, Desni became a symbol of a new generation of actresses, who not only captivated with their beauty but also embodied the complexity and multifaceted nature of female characters on screen. Her performances were marked by a delicate control of emotion, which was crucial in the silent film era.

In France, Ksenia Desni continued her career, working on films that combined European romance and drama. French audiences were captivated by her ability to create an atmosphere of mystery and deep emotional turmoil. She gained particular acclaim for her work in the film Underworld (1927), which opened new horizons in her career. In this film, she showcased her ability to convey the heroine's internal struggle using only facial expressions and body movements. Her characters often embodied tragic heroines who found inner strength in moments of profound despair.

Ksenia Desni (born Ksenia Alekseeva) was a renowned Ukrainian silent film actress whose charisma and talent gained international recognition during the 1920s and early 1930s. Born in Kyiv in 1894, she had a strong interest in the arts from a young age. After emigrating to Germany, Desni managed to break into the European film scene, becoming a star of German cinema. Her acting was characterized by an extraordinary sensitivity and elegance, which captivated European audiences. She portrayed women with profound inner worlds, exuding strength and grace.

In the United States, Desni did not achieve the same level of career success as in Europe, but she still left her mark in several major cinematic projects. Her charm and exotic appearance caught the attention of Hollywood directors, but she remained more celebrated in European cinema. She continued to portray strong, multi-layered characters that reflected the complexity of the female experience, even within the constraints of silent film.

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Landscape DesignerMikler Dionizy (Denis MacClair)

Dionysius Mikler is a virtuoso of landscape art.Oleksiy Bukhalo

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Micler was born and educated in Ireland, where his deep understanding of the local environment and cultural heritage shaped his design style. He developed numerous gardens and parks, particularly projects that reflect Irish traditions and landscape features. His ability to harmoniously blend wild natural elements with structured design solutions made his work ideal for both historical and contemporary sites. Micrel also contributed to the development of landscape design as a profession in Ireland, supporting young designers and organizing exhibitions.

Irish landscape designer who arrived in Ukraine in 1792 and laid out around 50 parks. His contribution to Ukrainian landscape design became an integral part of the country's cultural heritage. In Dubno, he created the first English-style park in modern Ukraine, blending European landscape traditions with local conditions. In Mizocha, he planned a park around a palace, created artificial lakes and mounds, and formed close friendships with the local elite. His largest project was the Kremenets Botanical Garden, renowned for its collection of 12,000 plant species, gaining fame across Europe.

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Princess of KyivAnne of Kiev

virtual travel through the Anna of Kyiv center in Senlis - video 360Centre Anne de Kyiv Центр Анни Київської

Anna Yaroslavna - Queen of France, daughter of Yaroslav the Wise Iryna FarionIryna Farion

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Anne became Queen of France in 1051 when she married Henry I. Her influence on the French court was profound: she introduced a higher level of culture, education, and statecraft, inherited from her father. Anne played an active role in state affairs and left a mark on French history by serving as regent after her husband's death, assisting her son, Philip I, in governing the kingdom. She also signed official documents, which was rare for a woman of her time, using her Cyrillic signature "Anna Rъina" — a unique testament to her Ukrainian heritage.

Anne was born in Rus into the family of Grand Prince Yaroslav the Wise, renowned for his enlightened rule. Raised in one of the most educated families of the time, she received an exceptional education, becoming fluent in several languages and well-versed in Greek and Latin literature. This education made her one of the most learned women in Europe during that period. Her marriage to King Henry I of France solidified a political alliance between Kyivan Rus and France, which helped to strengthen Kyiv's international reputation.

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ScientistÉlie Metchnikoff

Born in Ukraine 2. Ilya MechnikovДержавне агентство України з питань кіно

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Mechnikov spent part of his scientific career in Germany, working in Giessen and Göttingen under the guidance of renowned scholars like Rudolf Leuckart. Here, he conducted research on parasites and parasitic infections, which were crucial for the development of his ideas about the body's defense mechanisms. His connections with German scientific circles deepened his knowledge and research skills, playing a pivotal role in his future discoveries.

The most productive period of Mechnikov’s life was his work in France at the Pasteur Institute, where he collaborated with another great scientist, Louis Pasteur. In Paris, Mechnikov made his most important discoveries in immunology, particularly his research on phagocytosis, which earned him the Nobel Prize in 1908. During this time, he also mentored a generation of young scientists, such as the French bacteriologist Charles Nicolle, who continued his research. His close collaboration with Pasteur made the Pasteur Institute one of the most important centers of microbiological research in the world.

Mechnikov was born in the village of Ivanivka in Kharkiv Oblast and began his path to scientific fame at Kharkiv University. In Ukraine, he laid the foundation for his biological research, including studies of cell biology and embryology. His work on regeneration and inflammation processes attracted the attention of the scientific community, marking the beginning of his journey to global recognition. Among his early Ukrainian colleagues was the renowned physiologist Ivan Sechenov, who significantly influenced Mechnikov’s subsequent research.

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InventorOlexander Shargey Yurii Kondratyuk

How did the self-taught Yuriy Kondratyuk give NASA the keys to the moon? | In search of truth History of Ukraine SpaceУ пошуках істини

How To Pronounce Yuri KondratyukHow To Say

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Ukrainian from Poltava, who invented the space suit and the cosmonaut's chair. Thanks to him, the Americans flew to the moon. His name is written in golden letters in the NASA museum.

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InventorMartin Cooper

The father of the cell phone: Martin Cooper at TEDxUHasseltSalonTEDx Talks

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The success of Cooper's mobile phone sparked the development of cellular networks worldwide. Japan became one of the first countries to adopt mobile phone technology on a large scale in the 1980s, with companies like NTT DoCoMo playing a major role in its expansion, largely inspired by Cooper's vision.

Martin Cooper was born in 1928 in Chicago (USA) in a family of Jewish emigrants from Ukraine, who had previously lived in a town near Kyiv.

In 1973, while working at Motorola, Cooper made history by leading the development of the first handheld mobile phone, the Motorola DynaTAC. On April 3, 1973, he made the first public call from a mobile phone, demonstrating the breakthrough technology and paving the way for the modern cellular industry.

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