Ukrainian poet, novelist, translator, essayist, musician. One of the most often translated abroad Ukrainian authors – his works can be read in thirty languages. Serhiy Zhadan’s creations have received numerous national and international awards. Nominee for the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature. Three-time winner of the “BBC Book of the Year” award. Laureate of the prize named after Vasyl Stus. In June 2022, he received the Peace Prize of the German Booksellers. The founder and leader of the popular Ukrainian rock band “Zhadan and Dogs”. Since the beginning of the war, Serhii has been providing volunteer assistance to the Army. He also created a charitable foundation that supports educational and cultural initiatives.