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Vera Roik

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Vera Sergeevna Roik (Ukrainian: Ві́ра Сергі́ївна Ро́їк; 1911–2010) was a Ukrainian embroiderer.[1][2]

The Museum of Ukrainian Embroidery which operated from 2012 until 2015 was named after her.[3][4]

In 2006 she was honoured as a Hero of Ukraine for "the development of Ukrainian culture, the establishment of the traditions of national decorative and applied art, many years of selfless creative and pedagogical activity".[5]

References

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  1. ^ Konashevich, Sergii (30 October 2020). "Embroidered life of "Crimean Poltava" Vira Roik". Culture. Voice of Crimea. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  2. ^ Marchenko, Marina (14 July 2020). "Vira Roik: Crimean Poltava". Culture. Voice of Crimea. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Historical and ethnographic reference. Visit to the exhibition "Crimean Casket"". mylandrover.ru. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  4. ^ "The museum of Ukrainian embroidery of Vera Roik was closed in Crimea". r/UkrainianConflict. 7 February 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Про присвоєння В. Роїк звання Герой України". Офіційний вебпортал парламенту України (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 1 March 2023.
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