 In 1964 she graduated from the Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv and published her first book of essays "Bukovyna Ballads".She is the author of twelve books of poetry, including "Solo for Sofia" (1965), "Self-Portrait in Red" (1971), "A Window into the Garden" (1978), "Concert for a Violin and a Grass-Hopper" (1979), "Market of Wonders" (1982), "The Last Street Organ-Grinder" (1985), "The Girl at the Ball" (1987) "Tea Ceremony" (1987), "An Evening Party in an Old Winery" (1994) and "Seasons" (1999).She also wrote short stories and poetry for children.