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On this day in 1954 in the village of Mougins in the south of France died first Ukrainian prime minister, a writer, a talented artist Vladimir Vinnichenko. He was one of the most interesting figures in Ukrainian history. Contradictory and controversial leader, who above all wanted to be beneficial to his nation and "to glorify Ukrainian by himself."

Vladimir was born in Elisavetgrad. His father Cyril worked on master's savings, his mother kept the inn. She had three other children from a previous marriage, but paid to Vladimir the most attention – he was favorite son. Many moments from his childhood Vladimir later described in his famous story "Fyodor-halamydnyk", and also the protagonist of many features reminiscent of the author.

Vladimir began to read early, and in public schools he showed remarkable aptitude for learning. And although the financial situation was extremely difficult for his parents, the boy still was sent to higher school. There Vynnychenko were often mocked because of his origin and pronunciation. On the lessons, he could came in embroidery and block Straw, replied in Ukrainian, while the studying was conducted in Russian. Deep resentment at bad impact had the perception of his behavior, he began to test all possible means, battled with students quarreled with teachers. Later, even joined the revolutionary organization in high school, wrote a poem for which for a week he has been prisoned into the "cooler" and finally was expelled.

And capable guy did not abandon teaching. Got matriculation in Zlatopilskiy gymnasium. In 1901 he entered the Kiev University of St. Vladimir's law faculty, where his revolutionary activities reached a new milestone. He was a revolutionary until 1917 and there were - the arrest, expulsion from the university, the action again arrests, imprisonment, emigration ..

The first story was "Power and Beauty" published in 1902 in the journal "Kievan Past." He continued to write abroad, together with Mikhail Hrushevsky published magazine "Ray." After the February Revolution of 1917 he returned to Ukraine to start building the state. He became a member of the Central Council, was the author of all major policy documents, initiated the adoption of the historical IV Universal of Ukraine's independence in January 1918. And soon the first Ukrainian Prime Minister with all the UNR government was forced to flee. First - to Zhitomir, then - to Berdyansk. During Hetmanat Vinnichenko lived on a farm in Princes Hill on Kanivschyna, where he wrote one of his most famous plays - "Between the two forces." And Hetman guard did not let him live in peace, soon Vinnichenko was detained "for the preparation of a coup." But released. Then Vladimir began again to fight for the Ukrainian state, headed the Ukrainian National Union, insisted on the restoration of UNR and creation of Directory, which he headed. But the dispute with Simon Petlyura forced Vinnichenko to emigrate.

In exile, he wrote another prominent work - "Revival of the Nation", where he tried to put all the details of his historical experiences drink down. And yet there can be seen the special features of the revolutions in Ukraine. By the way, Vladimir Vinnichenko is the author of the famous statement that "Russian democrat ends where begins Ukrainian question."

Over 32 years of exile, he managed to write many outstanding works, refuse to cooperate with the Nazis, to be thrown into a concentration camp, begin to paint.

And that will never take awayfrom Vinnichenko - he was always himself. He waited too long to meet the love of his life. And finally found it - Rosalie Livshits, a woman with whom he was not even officially married, because he considered that outdated. The woman, with whom they lived in 40 years in free and harmonious relationship, even as it condemned others. He manipulated many others who fell in love with him and demanded the same in return.