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Did Lesya Ukrainka ever marry?

  • Yes, to a Ukrainian folklorist

  • No, she never did

  • Yes, to a Russian painter

  • Yes, to a Polish novelist

Answer

Lesya Ukrainka, the renowned Ukrainian poet and writer, did indeed marry. Her husband was a Ukrainian folklorist named Kliment Kvitka. Though their marriage was marked by challenges due to Lesya Ukrainka's deteriorating health and frequent travels for treatment, they stood by each other until her untimely passing in 1913. Despite the difficulties they faced, their love and mutual support remained unwavering throughout their time together.
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