Olena (Elena) Cherninka, born January 16, 1978, is a Ukrainian writer and photographer. She graduated from the Lviv Commercial Academy and the Faculty of Culture and Arts at Lviv University. Initially part of the academic choir "Trembita," she later opened her own photography studio specializing in portraits. She debuted in 2010 with her sister with the novel My Last Hope, or the Manor of Corrupted Souls. Since then, she has authored a poetry collection, several novels, and children's stories. Her writing is straightforward yet deeply emotional, with a keen focus on human stories.
📸 From choir to portrait studio – her life rooted in art from the start. 👭 Creative debut alongside her sister, forming a strong creative foundation. 🌟 Her first novel, in 2010, isn't just fiction – it's life rendered in words. 🖋 A collection of poetry further revealed her literary range. 📚 She writes for both adults and children, creating emotional dialogue across ages. 🏡 Her work reflects rural life, human flaws, and enduring hopes. 💛 Advocates for sincerity and simplicity – literature that touches the heart. 🗣 Crafts stories where readers recognize themselves, their families, dreams. 🤣 Funny note: she sometimes calls herself a “poet-photographer” – because words and images go hand in hand.