Oleksandr Konysky Writer
Oleksandr Yakovych Konysky (August 18, 1836 – December 12, 1900) – was a Ukrainian interpreter, writer, lexicographer, pedagogue, poet, and civil activist of liberal direction. He had several pen names О. Return-freedom (Ukrainian: Верниволя), F. Gorovenko, V. Burkun, Perebendia, О. Khutorianyn, and others (around 150). He also was a professional lawyer and also is known as the author of the text of the Ukrainian spiritual anthem "Prayer for Ukraine".