From: Tymofiy Mylovanov @Mylovanov
Iryna Farion, a prominent and controversial linguist and right-wing Ukrainian politician, was assassinated and died today in Lviv. To me, this is likely a Russian attempt to destabilize Ukraine, given their lack of progress on the frontlines
She was a staunch advocate for the Ukrainian language and has often criticized the use of Russian in Ukraine, calling for its total abolishment
Her views were not well received.
Farion was a professor at Lviv Polytechnic National University, where she taught for over 30 years. She was dismissed in 2023 due to her controversial statements and actions against Ukrainian soldiers who spoke Russian.
She has authored several works on Ukrainian onomastics and linguistic heritage, contributing significantly to the field of Ukrainian philology.
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