For the first time in Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko appears in augmented reality to celebrate his birthday.
It is symbolic that on March 9 he returns in a digital format to see with his own eyes what modern independent Ukraine lives and breathes. He walks around Kyiv and takes photos with people.
The unexpected appearance of the nation’s legendary influencer is realized in a digital format — in the “language” of communication of the modern generation. After all, it is important for Taras Hryhorovych to always stay on trend!
“I could have been an awesome modern blogger. If you don’t believe me, at least read my diary! That was probably the first blog…” — the Kobzar jokes cheerfully in AR.
He strolls through the streets of Kyiv, looks at the wide Dnipro, and celebrates his day in an independent Ukraine — the very Ukraine he dreamed of during his lifetime.
In his characteristic humorous manner, he says:
“If I had known I’d be looking at you from a one-hryvnia banknote, I would have at least drawn myself with a smile.”
Taras Hryhorovych “returns” to remind us that the recognition and relevance of his ideas should not remain only on the pages of Ukrainian literature textbooks. He appears in an engaging augmented reality format to become closer to the modern Ukrainian.
Watch how it happened:
Who knows — maybe Kobzar will enjoy celebrating his birthday so much that he’ll come to the anniversary celebration of Ukraine’s Independence as well! #kobz_ar
