Tomb blacksmith, whose works adorn the Lions, razed to the ground in Siberia - "historical truth"
Most of the buildings in the old part of the city decorated Wrought one of the most famous Ukrainian blacksmiths in Galicia early. The twentieth century. "Artist-mechanic" Michael Stefanivskym. But an outstanding master guides do not mention even talkingthe "face" of the city. &Laquo; I witnessed tours where the guide talked about very interesting style, the history of the building where the hotel « Dniester & raquo ;, – says Michael Stefanivskoho granddaughter Martha Korvatska. &Ndash; Tourists are told that worked on the decoration of the building architect John Lewinski. And that all forged decoration browsingOnan Michael Stefanivskym not sounded a word. I think the guide did not even know & raquo ;. Even at a young age Michael Stefanivskyy inherited from his uncle a small workshop where launched, as they said, artistically-Locksmith factory. Ukrainian artisan factory set to the most complex order, finally became the most popular in allGalicia. Metal products Stefanivskoho were not only durable, but also distinguished style. &Laquo; Stefanivskyy created a new revolutionary line of wrought metal style architecture in the city, – commented Doctor of Arts Rostislav whipped. &Ndash; He transformed into their forged fences, balconies alloy ethnic ornaments, Hutsulembroidery, woodcarving & raquo ;. &Laquo; If contemporary workshops on products tried to hide the use of rivets, the opposite Michael Stefanivskyy their allocated. Stave woods became part of the decor & raquo ;, – said the head of Lviv regional organization « Iron Lion Society » Orest Ivasyuta. Among the customers of Michael Stephanievskoho were many famous Ukrainian. For example, Metropolitan Andriy Stefanivskyy even contrived exclusive wheelchair, where he went for a walk in the garden. Also Stefanivskyy Michael was an active philanthropist, often hid in the house Ukrainian nationalists. Some days he even forced&Laquo; visited » Eugene Konovalets. After joining the Lions « red » Ukrainian artisan factory was nationalized, and the Michael Stefanivskoho, together with his wife and eldest son, was arrested in 1951 and sent to Siberia. Master has died a year after the link, then his grave razed to the ground. &Laquo; According babtsi know that my grandfather was eager to « his bones rested on Ukraine & raquo ;. Unfortunately, this did not happen & raquo ;, – Martha said grandson smith Korvatska. Of who were masters who provide unique face lions, – see April 2, at 22:00, the project « The historical truth of Vakhtang Kipiani » on TVZIK.Source: http://artlife.rv.ua/