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“Ukrainian stories of life and fight: volume II” is a collection of short stories about the fight for the freedom of Ukraine. It has been published in electronic form. It includes five stories: "Cossacks are coming!", "Chervona Ukraina", "Communism Way", "Conspiracy talkers", and "Saint Joseph's Day".

The second volume of this collection consists of five short stories, spanning the years 1872 to 2022. Each tale offers a window into the trials and triumphs of the past, honoring the enduring strength and spirit of those who navigated these times.

The stories in the collection are written in different styles: epic, comic, even mystical... They reveal the experiences of Ukrainians who faced the harsh realities of foreign occupation in their homeland. They depict the hardships encountered, whether they chose to resist, evade cooperation, or support the occupiers. The tales also explore the survival strategies the nation developed to withstand years without statehood.

Among those stories, "Saint Joseph's Day" (2020) and "Conspiracy talkers" (2019) were the winners at ProMinulė, a historical short story contest. They were published in Ukrainian in the contest collections.

The highlight of the publication is the illustrations created with the help of artificial intelligence. In total, 48 unique illustrations in different styles, in accordance with the spirit of each story, complement the text and visualize the author's idea.

"Ukrainian Stories of Life and Fight: Volume II" is Ivan Kanivets's second book in English, which aims to tell the world audience about how Ukrainians fought for freedom.

Invaluable assistance in preparing the book for publication was provided by Joshua Szurszewski, to whom we express our deepest gratitude.

The book is currently available on Amazon's global marketplace and its local markets.