A new tour route titled “Outline of a Personality on the Map of Lviv: Iryna Farion Memorial Route” has been introduced in Lviv. The first tour is scheduled for Monday, April 28, just before the renowned linguist’s birthday.
This initiative was made possible through the collaboration of local guide Nataliya Zubyk, Iryna Farion’s daughter Sofiya Osoba, and the Lviv Tourist Office.
The route offers a chance to explore Lviv through the eyes of those for whom the city was a cornerstone of their lives and identities.
The journey will begin near the main entrance of the National University “Lviv Polytechnic,” where Farion taught and inspired young generations with ideas of national consciousness. The final stop will be a cozy gathering over coffee and archival video screenings at Valentino restaurant.
The tour covers 16 significant locations, featuring both well-known and lesser-known stories linked to the city’s vibrant past and its iconic figures, including:
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Stepan Bandera
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Petro Hryhorenko
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Roman Shukhevych
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Kornylo Ustiyanovych
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Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky
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Solomiya Krushelnytska
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Les Kurbas
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Taras Shevchenko
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Danylo of Halych
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Volodymyr Ivasyuk
along with many other historical figures who shaped Ukraine’s cultural and national identity.
For Journalists:
Journalists are invited to join the inaugural tour on April 28 at 4:00 PM. Meeting point – main entrance of the National University “Lviv Polytechnic.”
About Iryna Farion:
Iryna Farion was a distinguished Ukrainian linguist, Doctor of Philology, professor, and influential figure in educational, cultural, and national-political spheres.
Throughout her career, she authored:
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7 individual monographs
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8 co-authored monographs
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over 400 academic articles
Her major projects included:
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“Language on Wheels” – promoting proper language use in public transport
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“National Treasure” – celebrating prominent Ukrainian cultural figures
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“The Greatness of Personality” and “The Gene of Ukrainians” – exploring the intellectual and cultural heritage of Ukraine
Farion tragically passed away on July 19, 2024, near her home and was laid to rest at the Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv.