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Yuri Derevyanchenko is a Ukrainian author and creative developer with a background as diverse as the legends he writes about. With a formal education in physics and mathematics and years of experience as a teacher, Yuri spent over a decade in the entertainment industry as a screenwriter for stage plays and creative events.

Today, he balances his rational scientific mind with deep spiritual practices and a passion for Ukrainian history. His writing blends historical accuracy with the mystical world of "kharakternyks" (Cossack sorcerers), bringing ancient legends to life for modern readers. As a professional environmentalist and researcher of nature conservation, Yuri weaves the power of the natural world into his storytelling, About the author
Yuri Derevyanchenko is a Ukrainian author and creative developer with a background as diverse as the legends he writes about. With a formal education in physics and mathematics and years of experience as a teacher, Yuri spent over a decade in the entertainment industry as a screenwriter for stage plays and creative events.

Today, he balances his rational scientific mind with deep spiritual practices and a passion for Ukrainian history. His writing blends historical accuracy with the mystical world of "kharakternyks" (Cossack sorcerers), bringing ancient legends to life for modern readers. As a professional environmentalist and researcher of nature conservation, Yuri weaves the power of the natural world into his storytelling, creating immersive and atmospheric historical fantasy.

Many episodes in his stories, including the chilling journey through the dark Anthony Caves, are based on the author's personal experiences. The emotions felt by his characters while wandering through underground labyrinths in total darkness are authentic and personally lived. Yurii’s professional background in event production provided him with a unique opportunity to work with experts in their craft: the descriptions of Cossack martial arts in his books are inspired by his collaboration with professional stunt performers and martial artists who trained at the Shaolin Monastery and performed on the legendary Khortytsia Island. Today, Yurii creates stories where legend meets reality.

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Юрій Дерев'янченко — український автор, чий творчий шлях поєднує в собі точні науки та магію слова. Маючи технічну освіту та досвід викладання фізики й математики, Юрій понад десять років працював у індустрії шоу-бізнесу як сценарист театральних вистав та креативних заходів.

Сьогодні він поєднує раціональний науковий підхід із духовними практиками та глибоким дослідженням історії України. Його творчість — це мікс історичної достовірності та містичного світу козаків-характерників. Як професійний еколог, Юрій вплітає силу природи у свої сюжети, створюючи атмосферне історичне фентезі, що оживляє давні легенди для сучасного читача.

Юрій Дерев'янченко — автор, чиє життя та творчість стали містком між сучасністю та героїчним минулим України. Його пригодницька проза — це не просто вигадка, а результат «польових досліджень». Юрій переконаний, що справжні емоції неможливо вигадати, їх треба прожити.

Багато епізодів, зокрема моторошна подорож темними Антонієвими печерами, засновані на особистих пригодах автора. Емоції від блукання підземними лабіринтами у повній темряві, які відчувають його герої — справжні та пережиті особисто. Професійний шлях Юрія у сфері івент-виробництва дав йому унікальну можливість працювати з майстрами своєї справи: описи козацьких бойових мистецтв у його книгах натхненні співпрацею з професійними каскадерами та майстрами, які навчалися в монастирі Шаолінь і виступали на острові Хортиця. Сьогодні Юрій створює історії, де легенда зустрічається з реальністю. ...more

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Таємниця манускрипту характерників: The Mystery of the Manuscript: Modern Heroes and the Secret Initiation of the Kharakternyk Warriors

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