Vasyl Makukh

1916–1993 (age 77)

activist

Biography

Vasyl Makukh spent his adult life advocating for the rights of Ukrainians, raising awareness about freedom and justice at a time when many faced exile or repression.

He continued his activism after emigrating, working alongside fellow countrymen to preserve Ukrainian culture and to support newcomers navigating new lives.

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