Ukrainian Ambassador Volodymyr Lakomov paid tribute to the famous Ukrainian poet, translator and songwriter Borys Oliynyk who passed away in Kyiv. He was 81.
Oliynyk died on April 30 at noon, after suffering a long and severe illness, said a press release issued on Monday. Oliynyk was a national hero of the Ukrainians who possessed all the virtues of a gentleman. “We all are proud of him,” Lakomov added.
The late poet was a face of the motherland. His love for the country and nation was the motivation for his poetry. Lakomov said that Oliynyk has died physically but he will remain …read more
Source: Pakistan Today
