129. Beyond Borders: Ukraine's Battle for Identity and Legacy: Special Guest: Dr. Oksana Lutsyshyna, Ph.D. Ukrainian Writer, Author, Translator, and Poet Explores Ukraine's Rich History, Culture, and Identity

About Our Guest: Dr. Oksana Lutsyshyna is an award-winning Ukrainian writer, poet, and literary translator. She is the author of Persephone Blues (poetry, Arrowsmith, 2019), Ivan and Phoebe (a novel, in the English translation by Nina Murray, Deep Vellum Publishing, 2023; in the original, Old Lion Publishers, 2019), Felicity's Poems (poetry, in Ukrainian, Old Lion Publishers, 2018), Love Life (a novel, in the English translation by Nina Murray, HURI, 2024; in the original, Old Lion Publishers, 2015), I Am Listening to the Song of America (poems, in Ukrainian, Old Lion Publishers, 2010), The Sun Seldom Sets (novel, in Ukrainian, Fakt, 2007), Without Blushing (short stories, Fakt, 2007), and two more poetry collections. Oksana was awarded the Taras Shevchenko National Award in Fiction (2021), Lviv City of Literature UNESCO Prize (2020), Kovalevy Fund Award (2011), Blahovist Poetry Award (1998), and Hranoslov Poetry Award (1996). In collaboration with Olena Jennings, she translates contemporary Ukrainian authors into English. Their translation of Kateryna Kalytko's poem "Having lost the keys to the world, where everyone sits" was selected for the Pushcart Prize anthology for 2023. Oksana Lutsyshyna holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, and is currently an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Ukrainian Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, where she teaches the Ukrainian language and Eastern European literatures in translation. You can contact Dr. Lutsyshyna via email: [e-mail]. Beyond Borders: Ukraine's Battle for Identity and Legacy: Special Guest: Dr. Oksana Lutsyshyna, Ph.D. Ukrainian Writer, Author, Translator, and Poet Explores Ukraine's Rich History, Culture, and Identity 00:00 Welcome to the Social Psychic Radio Show 01:09 Introducing Our Special Episode: We Stand With Ukraine 01:29 Spotlight on Oksana Lusashina: A Celebrated Ukrainian Writer 02:57 Unraveling Historical Myths: Ukraine vs. Russia 07:52 The Mongol Invasion and Its Impact on Ukraine and Russia 11:09 Exploring Ukrainian Identity and Resistance Through History 14:57 The Cultural and Political Divide: Ukraine's Rich Heritage 18:36 Combatting Misinformation and Preserving History 21:34 The Spiritual and Cultural Resilience of Ukraine 30:54 Literature and Art: Ukraine's Contributions to World Culture 32:32 Exploring Ukrainian Identity Through Historical Figures 33:13 The Cultural Impact of St. Petersburg: A City of Death 35:00 Ukrainian Resistance and Identity in Modern Times 35:50 Promoting Ukrainian Heritage in the Face of Aggression 36:18 The Role of the International Community in Preserving Culture 37:48 Challenging and Dismantling Cultural Clichés 39:06 The Power of Literature and Art in Ukrainian Culture 40:45 Navigating Cultural Identity and Independence 41:44 Accountability for Cultural Destruction During Conflict 42:47 Supporting Ukrainian Culture and Academia Internationally 44:32 Personal Insights: Poetry and Novel Writing 53:20 The Importance of Cultural Preservation and Education Thank you for supporting our show! We deeply appreciate Dr. Borysov's involvement in this project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices