In November 1943, the Gestapo stormed the première of Yaroslav Barnych's operetta Sharika in occupied Stanyslaviv. His handwritten account of that night is held in the SVI Library, along with scores and letters by one of Ukraine's most beloved operetta composers.
One hundred thousand historic costumes. An 11th-century monastery. A museum on fire. In a single night, Russia struck at the heart of Ukrainian civilization — and the loss is felt here too.
It’s spooky season! Come into SVI’s Library for some sweet boooo-ks this October. It’s all treats, no tricks around our library!