On Tuesday, January 13, at the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Austria, there will be a discussion and a presentation of the book by the renowned historian, writer, and director of the Ukrainian Institute in London, Olesya Khromeychuk: “Death of a Soldier. The Story Told by His Sister.”
The embassy announced on its Facebook page about the upcoming event.
The book “Death of a Soldier” is a sincere and painful confession by the author about the loss of her brother, Volodymyr Pavliv, who died on the front in 2017. Beginning the work with the words: “I would have preferred not to have to write this book…”, Khromeychuk goes beyond personal grief, describing the experience of thousands of Ukrainian families.
“I would have preferred not to have to write this book…”
– Olesya Khromeychuk
“We invite you to a discussion about memory, loss, and the power of personal words in wartime,” the post says.
Event Details
Language of the event: English. Registration: mandatory at the address [email protected].
The embassy noted that for security reasons guests must carry a valid document proving their identity. The organizers also ask not to bring large items, such as big bags or backpacks.