Thousands gathered at the Saints Peter and Paul Garrison Church in Lviv for a memorial service for Iryna Farion, a former Ukrainian lawmaker and linguist assassinated on July 19. Farion, known for her nationalist politics, was shot by an unidentified man outside her home. President Zelensky is investigating possible Russian involvement.
Farion’s daughter, Sofiya Semchyshyn, provided details of the public service on July 21, with a funeral scheduled for July 22. The assassination of Farion, despite differing perceptions of her, shocked many Ukrainians. Investigation efforts are ongoing by Ukrainian authorities.
Who was Iryna Farion, the nationalist professor-politician assassinated in Lviv?
Despite contrasting opinions about her work, the death of linguist Iryna Farion left Ukraine in disbelief. The 60-year-old was killed in a targeted attack, sparking national concern.