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On April 5, 2010 there will be 300 years since the moment of approval of the first Ukrainian Constitution – “Pacts and Constitutions of Rights and Freedoms of the Zaporizhian Host made between the most illustrious master Pylyp Orlyk, newly elected hetman of the Zaporizhian Host, and the General Cossack leaders, colonels and Zaporizhian Host itself, approved by both parties and confirmed by solemn swear of the august hetman at free elections”.
To commemorate this event we made a collection of materials dedicated to the hetman Pylyp Orlyk, spiritual heir of Ivan Mazepa, and to the Constitution itself. The attention paid also to Mazepyntsy (supporters of Mazepa), who found themselves in emigration, sincerely and devotedly presented the Ukrainian idea to the sovereigns of the European countries.

The collection contains the following articles: «First Constitution of Ukraine of the hetman Pylyp Orlyk (1710)», «Hetman Pylyp Orlyk (1672–1742). His life and fate», «Project of the monument to Pylyp Orlyk», «Coin in honour of Pylyp Orlyk» та «Commemorative plate at the street named after Pylyp Orlyk in town Vileyka (Minsk region)».

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22.06.2024

ANGELS ADORNING IVAN MAZEPA’S PALACE IN BATURYN

This article with gallery of colour illustrations in PDF examines the rare glazed ceramic and terracotta tiles featuring the angels or putti that ornamented stoves at the ambitious principal residence of Hetman Ivan Mazepa in his capital city of Baturyn. Their fragments have been discovered during the excavations of the palace’s remnants. This publication presents the computer graphic reconstructions of two complete tiles and the most expensive and ornate majolica multicolour tiled stove of Mazepa’s headquarter which was destroyed during the ravaging of Baturyn by Russian troops in 1708. These tiles testify to the wealth and fine art adornments of his palace and also demonstrate the assimilation and dissemination of the putti motif of the Renaissance tradition in the decorative applied art of Cossack Ukraine promoted by Mazepa. This article was published in the “Ukrainian Echo”, the English-language section of the popular Ukrainian Canadian newspaper “Homin Ukrainy”, Vol. LXXVI, No. 23, Toronto, June 18, 2024. Ukrainian_Echo_2024

07.06.2024

Support of this Website Provided by the League of Ukrainian Canadians in 2024

In June of this year, the Ucrainica Research Institute and the National Executive of the League of Ukrainian Canadians in Toronto donated their next subsidy in support of our website "Ivan Mazepa Name". These institutions also rendered similar subsidies in 2017-2023. We acknowledge this annual support from Canada which helps us to maintain the site and update it with new materials and thus continue to popularize the life and deeds of Hetman Ivan Mazepa and his era, as well as the current publications on these subjects of Ukrainian history. We kindly thank Orest Steciw, M.A., president of the Ucrainica Research Institute and the executive director of the League of Ukrainian Canadians, and hope for further cooperation.

28.02.2024

The Identity of the Ukrainian Hetman Ivan Mazepa and the Appropriation of His Legacy by the russians

We present to your attention an interesting project created by a team of scientists, journalists and public activists. In the descriptions of the video, the authors noted: «In the second episode of the documentary narrative podcast 'Why Do They Steal?,' we explore the legacy of the Ukrainian Hetman Ivan Mazepa. We delve into the ongoing lack of understanding of the significance of this historical figure. This episode investigates the russian aversion to anything associated with Mazepa while harboring a desire to appropriate the Hetman’s legacy. For instance, the Lev (Lion) cannon, rushed by the russians to become a symbol of their empire, was left uncharged. Or consider the Pigeon Bell, awkwardly rescued and subsequently mishandled, leading to its ultimate breakage. Moreover, we examine why, even after 300 years, the russians can’t get over Mazepa. The material was prepared with the support of the International Renaissance Foundation. The material reflects the position of the authors and does not necessarily coincide with the position of the International Renaissance Foundation». Video

26.01.2024

Support of this Website Provided by the League of Ukrainian Canadians in 2024

In January of this year, the Ucrainica Research Institute and the National Executive of the League of Ukrainian Canadians in Toronto donated their next subsidy in support of our website "Ivan Mazepa Name". These institutions also rendered similar subsidies in 2017-2023. We acknowledge this annual support from Canada which helps us to maintain the site and update it with new materials and thus continue to popularize the life and deeds of Hetman Ivan Mazepa and his era, as well as the contemporary publications on these subjects of Ukrainian history. We kindly thank Orest Steciw, M.A., president of the Ucrainica Research Institute and the executive director of the League of Ukrainian Canadians, and hope for further cooperation.

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