The gripping story of a young Ukrainian woman who became one of the deadliest snipers of World War II. Known as “Lady Death,” Lyudmila Pavlichenko defied gender expectations, survived brutal combat, and emerged as both a battlefield legend and an international symbol of resilience and resolve.

The extraordinary story of a self-taught Ukrainian folk artist whose vivid, fantastical works captured both childhood wonder and quiet resistance. Emerging from rural life and personal hardship, Maria Prymachenko created a visual language so powerful it earned global recognition—while remaining deeply rooted in Ukrainian culture and identity.

The remarkable life of a Ukrainian educator, feminist, and nation-builder who transformed early childhood learning. Born into a challenging era, Rusova became a pioneering voice for progressive education, women’s rights, and cultural identity—leaving a legacy that helped shape modern Ukrainian pedagogy.

A fascinating story of a Ukrainian peasant girl who was captured and enslaved, yet managed to rule one of the most powerful Muslim Empires of its time and who become an equal in marriage.

Learn the captivating story of early Christianity in Kyivan Rus.  The resilience, ingenuity and strength of one woman that managed to “take care of family business” after the murder of her husband. Learn how Olga brought Christianity to Kyivan Rus and strengthened the entire region. 

The story of a woman who transformed the royal court of France and taught the French nobility how to use forks and table manners.

In this lecture, we will travel back in time to the Cucuteni-Trypillya culture that is seven thousand years old. There we will learn about the societal structure and women’s role in it and the influence this civilization had on the entire Europe.

Explore the origins of cultural phenomena known as “Amazon women”, its geographical location and connection to Scythian culture. Archeological finds, Scythian kurgans and archeological evidence on modern territory of Ukraine.