A memorial evening was held in Washington, D.C., at Ukraine House, dedicated to Ukrainian poet, photographer, volunteer, and soldier Maksym “Dali” Kryvtsov, who died defending Ukraine. The event brought together representatives of the Ukrainian community, diplomats, artists, and fans of his work to preserve and promote the literary and artistic legacy of the defender.
This was reported by Ukraine House.
The day before, organizers invited the community to join a special legacy evening dedicated to the life, art, and sacrifice of Maksym Kryvtsov. The program included a photo exhibition of photographs taken by the poet himself, as well as an open conversation with his sister Anastasia Khudaverdian, moderated by journalist Irena Chalupa.
During the meeting, Anastasia Khudaverdyan shared personal memories of her brother, describing him not only as a warrior and artist, but also as a caring uncle and a person with an extremely sensitive soul.
The event was opened by Oksana Markarova, Advisor to the President of Ukraine on Reconstruction and Investment, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States, who emphasized the importance of translating Ukrainian literature into English for its wider presentation to the world.
One of the central events of the evening was a reading of poetry by Maksym Kryvtsov. Together with Roman Nabozhniak, a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and a comrade of the Hero, Oksana Markarova presented an English translation of one of his works. The organizers noted that this reading particularly vividly conveyed the poet's ability to find beauty and humanity even amidst the cruel realities of war.
“Maxim said that war is about names. And we must remember each of them and make sure that they live forever. At the evening, we read Maxim’s poems in English, but since there are not many translations, we are taking on additional translations so that more people in the USA know this incredible poetry and understand Ukraine through it and join in helping. And we will not stop for a second – neither in Ukraine nor in America,” reads Oksana Markarova’s post.
The participants also watched an archive video in which Maxim Kryvtsov recites his own poems, as well as a recording of a song to his words performed by the poet’s father.
During the evening, the guests read Maxim Kryvtsov’s poetry, shared their own thoughts, and asked questions to the discussion participants. The organizers noted the audience’s active participation and interest in modern Ukrainian literature.
Ukraine House emphasized that such events help not only to honor the memory of fallen defenders, but also to preserve Ukrainian cultural heritage, opening it to an international audience.
The organizers thanked all participants for their support and interest in Ukrainian culture, emphasizing that the work of Maksym Kryvtsov lives on, inspiring people in Ukraine and far beyond its borders.
Photo: Ukraine House
Author: Inna Mikhno