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What was Hryhoriy Skovoroda really like? What did he look like, what did he like to eat, and how did he dress? Many myths have been built around the figure of the most popular Ukrainian philosopher: he was supposedly poor, walked barefoot, and had a “pot-bottom” haircut. But in fact, Skovoroda was a real intellectual and had a considerable fortune! He loved wine, Parmesan cheese, and beer brewed in the Slobozhanshchyna region. He probably had Crimean Tatar roots on his mother’s side. He traveled around Europe. He gave up a secure life at the imperial court, was in love with science, sought the meaning of life, and perhaps even had a relationship with his young student. It is unlikely that all these facts fit into the standard image of Skovoroda that was presented to us at school. So, today in Real History, let’s rediscover our real Ukrainian star! In this episode, we will also exclusively show the true face of Skovoroda, generated by Kharkiv historian Anatoly Shcherban using artificial intelligence. “Real History” and the “Blyskavka” Foundation continue to collect funds for emergency work at the unique Cossack estate in Kozelets. This is our culture and our history! Every hryvnia is a step towards preserving Ukrainian heritage for future generations. Join the restoration! ???? Bank — https://send.monobank.ua/jar/cHQNjBZtr ???? Bank number — 5375 4112 2117 7046 ???? PayPal — PayPal: [email protected] We would like to express our gratitude to the scientific consultants of this episode: Anatoly Shcherban, Candidate of Historical Sciences, Doctor of Cultural Studies, Archaeologist Vadym Nazarenko, Candidate of Historical Sciences