A presentation of Lina Kostenko’s new poetry collection “Wind from Mars” took place in Kyiv, during which the 96-year-old writer spoke about the war and the future of Ukraine. The poetess said that the country faces new difficult trials ahead, despite faith in its future. She made a corresponding statement addressing the Ukrainian military who were present at the event, LB reports. According to Kostenko, they remain the main reason for faith in the country, despite difficult forecasts.

" But there will still be terrible trials,” the writer said.

The presentation of the book took place with the participation of the publishing house A-BA-BA-GA-LA-MA-GA, with which the poetess collaborates. The collection "

The poetess explained the title of the collection with her own feelings after listening to a recording of wind from Mars. She described the experience as emotionally disturbing and apprehensive..

" It's so ominous, it's so scary that it blew across the ground to me. I felt this wind that could pass through us,” added Lina Vasilyevna.

Kostenko also noted that she experienced similar feelings back in the early 1990s, when she realized that Ukraine’s independence would require a high price.

" Felt threatened in the future. I wouldn't want to feel it, but. "

Answering the question about the end of the war, Kostenko did not give a direct forecast, but quoted an excerpt from her novel “Berestechko”, which reflects the historical complexity of the Ukrainian fate: “. and also tell me about the fate of Ukraine? / The Cossack said: / I want to die again.

During the meeting, the writer also emphasized that she is inspired by the Ukrainian military, in particular those who read her poetry at the front, and this is what gives her motivation to continue working.

" Illarion Pavlyuk (writer and soldier. – Ed. ) inspires. Ivan Malkovich (publisher and writer. – Ed. ) inspires. Because he came up with everything. Listen, it’s necessary first, at the dawn of Independence, to create a children’s publishing house in order to educate children from childhood. And now I’ve started publishing books for adults, too, because the kids have grown up.. Good people inspire me and I have absolutely no tolerance for bad people.. Moreover, they say that it is easier for writers to write negative characters. It’s always easier for me to write good people,” the poetess shared.