Ukrainian Sixtiers writer Yosyp Strutsyuk has died

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.