“How did we build our houses? When you’re standing under winter skies, and the heavens turn and sail away, you know you’ve got to live somewhere you aren’t afraid to die.” * Serhiy Zhadan is arguably the best-known contemporary Ukrainian-language poet and novelist. He is also the charismatic front-man and lyricist for the ska-punk band, … Continue reading “You’ve got to live somewhere you aren’t afraid to die.” Contemporary Ukrainian Poetry From Kharkiv