1. In that year, as part of the Zaporozhian delegation headed by kosh otaman Hrytsko Fedoriv, Antin Holovaty was chosen as a delegate to the coronation of Catherine II of Russia.
13 Facts About Antin Holovaty
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Antin Holovaty delighted the audiences with his musical prowess on the bandura, entertaining the audiences with Cossack songs and dumas.
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Antin Holovaty escaped repercussions because he had retired from the Zaporozhian host.
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Antin Holovaty's mission was largely unsuccessful, as the Danubians wanted not only the return of all Cossack lands and titles, but the previous autonomy that the Sich enjoyed.
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In 1787, on the eve of the Empress' trip to Ukraine, Potemkin summoned Antin Holovaty and sent him to greet her in Kremenchuk.
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In 1787, Antin Holovaty returned to active duty and became the chancellor and judge of the new Host of Loyal Zaporozhians, with Sydor Bily as the Otaman.
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Antin Holovaty stunned the court by speaking to the Empress in French and immediately gained her sympathies.
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Antin Holovaty became a popular figure in Petersburg, often entertaining the nobility at various functions with Cossacks songs accompanied by his bandura playing.
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On his return, Antin Holovaty proclaimed the good news regarding their petition and demonstrated the many gifts given by the Empress.
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Antin Holovaty set his priorities in forming the new defense line against Circassian raids.
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Antin Holovaty mas married to Ulyana Grigoryevna Golovataya who met in Saint Petersburg in 1768.
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Antin Holovaty is commemorated in a joint monument in honour of Cathrine II, that was erected in 1902 in Yekaterinodar to mark the century anniversary of the Black Sea Cossack landing.
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The instrument that Antin Holovaty played was probably a torban, rather than a plain bandura.