The Snow Goose Chronicles is a must read for anyone interested in the history of Ukraine, its life, and the fate of Ukrainian peasants during the Soviet period. Samilenko takes us on a fascinating ride through 20th century Ukraine and its tragic history, as experienced by two Ukrainians and two Jews. Samilenko's describes what can only be called the genocide of the peasants. She includes the GULAGs, labor camps in Karelia, especially "Solovki" located in the former "Solovetsky" Monastery on a Northern island where inmates starved and froze to death.

Snow Goose Chronicles

Samilenko, Olya

Liberty Publishing House

A book designed to help parents and teachers explain the Russian War in Ukraine created for children ages 3-10.\nSunny Sonechko melts the snow and pours warmth and love on the flowers making them grow strong and tall. When a storm cloud covers the village in darkness, the sunflowers rise in a wall to defend their home as Good triumphs over Evil.\nThe book helps readers see why the Ukrainians hold so much love for their homeland. The rich traditions of Eastern Ukrainian folklore and contemporary village life are echoed in Cossack dress, mouth-watering dishes, Ukrainian spring, and above all the love for grandmothers who grow and eat sunflowers, the national flower. The nation's historical life cycle of war and tragedy leading to reconstruction and prosperity is demonstrated.\n﻿Ukrainian Air follows the pattern of all books in Folkerts' series "Rural Life Around the World" showing contemporary rural life and traditions: it is a visual gem, both entertaining and educational. A poetic story integrated with colorful illustrations, all carefully researched, enables young children, parents, and teachers to discover a unique cultural geography. Come and sense the sounds, aromas, visual details, and emotions of people with whom you have more in common than you thought. A picture glossary is available at the back.

Ukrainian Air: How Sunny Sonechko WON (Rural Life Around the World)

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

Gatekeeper Press

Samilenko's The Snow Goose Chronicles describes what can only be called the genocide of the peasants. She includes the GULAGs, labor camps in Karelia, especially "Solovki" located in the former "Solovetsky" Monastery on a Northern island where inmates starved and froze to death.The Snow Goose Chronicles is must reading for anyone interested in the history of Ukraine its life and fate of Ukrainian peasants during the Soviet period. Anyone interested in getting to know a simple, lovable, morally upright human being will reread this book time and again.

Snow Goose Chronicles (in Ukrainian translation)

History

Europe

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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