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# Oleh Lysheha

(1949–2014)   Poet

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Oleh Lysheha was a poet.

## Quick Facts About Oleh Lysheha

Born October 30, 1949

Died December 17, 2014

Profession Poet

## About Oleh Lysheha

Ukrainian poet, playwright, translator (1949–2014)... \| Oleh Lysheha was a Ukrainian poet, playwright, translator and intellectual. Lysheha entered Lviv University in 1968, where during his last year, he was expelled for his participation in an "unofficial" literary circle, Lviv Bohema. As punishment, Lysheha was drafted into the Soviet army and internal

##  Quotes by Oleh Lysheha

> [“Suddenly, I was stopped by a quiet song . . Somebody stood, swaying slowly on the road, In the darkest shadow by…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/oleh-lysheha/suddenly-i-was-stopped-by-a-quiet-song-somebody-stood-swaying-slowly/)

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