168 Years Since the Birth of Ivan Franko, Honorary Doctor of Karazin University: The University Remembers

On August 27, 1856, in the village of Nahuievychi, a remarkable Ukrainian writer, translator, social and public figure, and Honorary Doctor of Karazin University, Ivan Franko, was born.

His name has long been a symbol of the strength of the national spirit, tireless work, and Ukrainian identity. Karazin University is especially honored to call Ivan Franko its Honorary Doctor.

Ivan Franko was not only a writer and poet but also a philosopher, historian, translator, and public figure whose life and work demonstrate that love for one's native land and people can become a driving force on the path to freedom. His words still resonate as a call to action, awakening national consciousness and cultural revival.

"Chisel away at that rock! Let neither heat nor cold stop you!" — these lines by Franko are not only a literary symbol of struggle but also a call to all of us: not to stop on the path to our goal, no matter how difficult it may seem. Let this day serve as a reminder that Ivan Franko's ideas live within each of us, in our dreams, aspirations, and actions. His vast creative legacy is an inexhaustible source of wisdom and inspiration that we must not only preserve but also enhance, passing it on to our children and grandchildren.