The passing of a poet and playwright
Poet, prose writer and playwright Yosyp Strutsyuk has died. He was 92 years old at the time of his death. The writer belonged to the generation of the Sixtiers.
Biographical path from Holmshchyna to Volhynia
The future writer was born on 17 July 1934 in Holmshchyna, a region that is now part of Poland. Following the deportation of his family, he moved to Volhynia. It was there that Yosyp received his education and began his working life as a teacher.
Creative output and recognition
The author’s literary debut took place in 1965 with the publication of his first poetry collection, "Osvidchennia". His bibliography includes over 60 published books, among them poetry collections, prose works and plays.
State awards and honorary titles
Yosyp Strutsyuk was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Ukraine. The writer also received the status of Honorary Citizen of the city of Lutsk and became a laureate of a number of literary prizes.
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