Amidst both sorrow and celebration, Ukrainians proudly sing their national anthem. “Soul and body we’ll lay down for our freedom,” which appeared as the first English translation of the anthem in The New York Times in 1918, is meticulously embroidered on this shirt.
The anthem’s creation spans years that underscore Ukraine’s enduring statehood: In 1862, P. Chubynskyi wrote the lyrics, and in 1863, M. Verbytskyi contributed the music.
“Not yet, fucking bastards” carries three meanings:
“Not yet” alludes to the opening line of the Ukrainian national anthem.
“Fucking” embodies our rage.
“Bastards” serves as a reminder that Russians have wrongly appropriated Ukrainian heritage and history
Ambassador
Nata Zhyzhchenko
This is My City Foundation
Collects what is necessary for the military on the front lines and delivers humanitarian aid to communities.
We will sacrifice our souls and bodies for our freedom. 1862 – P. Chubynsky writes the lyrics. 1863 – M. Verbytsky composes the music. 1918 – The New York Times publishes the first translation of the anthem in English.