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Claudia AleksevichThe first Galician-Russian writer, public figure and teacher
Date of Birth: 20.02.1830
Country:  Poland |
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Klavdia Oleksivych
Early Life and EducationKlavdia Oleksivych, born in the village of Krasne, Galicia (now Poland), was the first Galician-Ruthenian female writer, social activist, and educator. Raised by her grandfather, a Uniate bishop, she completed her pedagogical training in Przemyśl.
Social Activism
In 1877, Oleksivych founded the Society of Russian Ladies, a women's organization dedicated to supporting Galician-Ruthenian culture. She served as its chairperson and later established a boarding school for Galician-Ruthenian girls.
Oleksivych was actively involved in the Society named after Mykhailo Kachkovsky and the society "Muza". She participated in cultural events and promoted the Galician-Ruthenian language and heritage.
Literary Contributions
Oleksivych wrote two plays based on folk life in Galician-Ruthenian: "The Tenant" and "The Bewitched." Her other works include "The Song of Oldyna" (1860), "Folk Beliefs in Great Russia," and the fairy tale "The Enchanted Bear."
Legacy
Klavdia Oleksivych passed away in Lviv and was buried at the Lychakiv Cemetery in the tomb of Osyp Monchalovsky, along with other Russian journalists who died in the area. Her contributions to Galician-Ruthenian literature, social activism, and education continue to be remembered and celebrated.
