Today, March 9, 2021, we celebrate the 207th anniversary of Taras Shevchenko’s birth

Today, March 9, 2021, we celebrate the 207th anniversary of Taras Shevchenko's birth. The influence of Kobzar's work on the formation of the Ukrainian cultural code is difficult to underestimate. Even in the 21st century, Shevchenko remains the tuning fork that helps to adjust the frequency of the soul of modern Ukrainian culture. It remains modern and relevant for viewers and readers of new generations. ‌He inspires artists. Soon the Odessa Opera will have the honor to invite its fans to the world premiere of the opera "Katerina" by the famous composer Alexander Rodin. The fact that Kobzar's textbook inspired a modern composer speaks for itself. ‌Artists are alive as long as their works find a response in people's hearts. Shevchenko is both a classic and our contemporary, understandable and close. ‌Happy birthday, Taras!