Olga Patlyuk on Nostr: Since the 17th century, kobzars became an integral part of Ukrainian culture, ...

Since the 17th century, kobzars became an integral part of Ukrainian culture, performing songs about Cossack exploits and the fight for independence. They not only entertained the people but also served as “living chroniclers,” carrying historical knowledge to every corner of Ukraine. During the Cossack Hetmanate period, when Ukraine aspired for autonomy, kobzars were also an inseparable part of the cultural idea of the struggle for independence.1/2