Oles Ilchenko — Ukrainian writer, poet, screenwriter and journalist. Born in 1957 in Kyiv. He is the author of numerous works for adults and children, including novels, short stories, poetry collections and books on the history of Kyiv. Oles Ilchenko also works in the genre of documentary prose, creating works that combine literary style with historical research.
Among his famous works is a novel"City with chimeras", which tells about Kyiv at the beginning of the 20th century, and the book"The Secret of Old Levko", aimed at younger readers. Ilchenko's work is distinguished by attention to detail, a combination of historical accuracy with artistic fiction, and a deep immersion in Kyiv themes.
