Writer, Musician, Serviceman of the National Guard of Ukraine , The National Guard of Ukraine
Serhii Zhadan is a famous Ukrainian poet, novelist, essayist, musician, translator, and social activist. In early June 2024, Zhadan joined the 13th “Chapter” Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine which has been in active combat. Zhadan is an internationally known Ukrainian writer, with 12 books of poetry and 7 novels, and winner of more than a dozen literary awards. Zhadan has translated poetry from German, English, Belarussian, and Russian from such poets as Paul Celan and Charles Bukowski. His own works have been translated into more than 20 languages.