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Ivan Prosyanyk from Chernihiv region is not only an artist, author of folk art paintings on the theme of pagan holidays, but also a writer, ethnographer, local historian, philosopher, storyteller and, in addition, a herbalist. His storybook album contains paintings that colourfully depict the ancient beliefs, traditions and rituals of Ukrainians. With them, the folk artist calls to honour the native land and native heavens, to preserve the minor primary philosophy that existed at the most developed stage of the ancient world, the achievements and knowledge of our ancestors that will continue to serve their descendants for the future. For the general reader and anyone interested in the history of their land and the thoughts and customs of the primitive Rusyns.