Main points
- Ukrainian stars shared memories of their mothers, talking about their influence on their lives and careers.
- The stars recall the important lessons and traits they learned from their mothers, acknowledging their significant influence on shaping their characters and personalities.
Olena Svitlytska with her daughter, Natalka Karpa with her daughter and mother and Anatoliy Anatolych with her mother / Collage of Channel 24
Mom is the first person who loves us unconditionally. On May 10, Ukraine celebrates Mother's Day – a day when we remember everything she has done for us and thank her for it.
- 1 Natalka Karpa
- 2 Olena Svitlitskaya
- 3 ROXOLANA
- 4 Marta Adamchuk
- 5 MÉLOVIN
- 6 Anastasia Polovinkina
On the eve of the holiday , 24 Channel spoke with Ukrainian stars who shared personal stories about their mothers – childhood memories, important lessons, advice that stayed with them for life, and how the understanding of maternal love changes with age. They also showed rare photos with their mothers.
Natalka Karpa
The singer says she is grateful to her mother for her love and upbringing – and admits that over the years she increasingly recognizes her mother's traits in herself: openness to the world, sociability, the ability to find a common language with people. Now she understands that this is what shaped her character.
In the conversation, Karpa recalled that as a child she wanted to leave music school after her favorite teacher moved abroad. But it was then that her mother first seriously talked to her about responsibility and the importance of not quitting what you love. It was after this that Natalka not only continued her studies, but also began writing her own music.
And there's a phrase that's been stuck in my head since childhood, which my mother explained to me well: “A smart person starts with himself, a worthless person blames everyone around him,”
– the performer added.
Natalka Karpa with her mother and daughter / Photo by the artist's press service
Singer IVAN LIULENOV also spoke about his resemblance to his mother. He says that he inherited from her not only his appearance, but also his character: tenderness, emotionality, sensuality, and vulnerability. In childhood, he was even teased in his family because of this, but with age he began to perceive these traits as his strength.
My mother gave me more than she had. She gave me life. And then she gave me freedom. Freedom of choice, freedom to make decisions. Objectively, she is the best in this world. I am grateful to my mother for not giving up despite all the difficulties of life and supporting me, no matter what happened to me. For peace. For the fact that somewhere in a village in Moldova there is something unchanging and stable. Mom, dad and their love,
– the artist emphasized.
IVAN LIULENOV with his parents in childhood and now / Photo by the artist's press service
Olena Svitlytska
The actress is also very grateful to her mother for believing in her and supporting her dreams – and today she herself strives to be the same support for her children. From her mother, she inherited sincerity, openness and the ability to be not only a mother, but also a friend.
Olena Svitlytskaya with her mother / Photo by the actress's press service
At the same time, as a child, Olena didn't always understand why her mother worked so much and was so rarely home. But now, when the actress is raising two daughters on her own, she looks at it completely differently.
I also work a lot and don't always have time to enjoy a carefree childhood with them. Because I, just like my mother, want a great future for my children. At the time, I didn't accept it, but now I completely understand my mother,
– Svitlytskaya noted.
Daughters of Olena Svitlytskaya / Photo by the actress's press service
ROXOLANA
For the singer, her mother has become an example of a woman who knows how to love life and not put it off “for later.” And over the years, ROXOLANA also increasingly notices in herself the traits she once saw in her mother.
I catch myself in the same phrases, intonations, even looks and facial expressions. I especially recognize in myself this inner desire to be strong, self-sufficient and invulnerable – I definitely got it from my mother. And the most interesting thing is that I was once sure: I would grow up completely different. But it turns out that many things are embedded in us much deeper than it seems. Now I already accept it without objection. I see these traits in myself and think: okay, this is a part of me,
– the artist noted.
ROXOLANA with her mother / Photo by the singer's press service
Previously, the mother's worries seemed excessive to ROXOLANA. The constant “dress warmer” or “call when you get there” were perceived as control. But after the birth of her daughter Sofiyka, everything took on a completely different meaning. “Now I understand that it was not control, but love and a desire to protect my child like the apple of my eye,” says the singer.
She added that with the advent of her own child, the perception of a mother as such also changed: “There was more respect and understanding. You begin to feel how much resource, patience, and love there was in the little things that you didn't even notice before. And the strongest thing is the moment when you catch yourself thinking: “God, she's also going through all this for the first time.” And somehow you immediately want to evaluate less and just thank more.”
ROXOLANA with her mother as a child / Photo by the artist's press service
Marta Adamchuk
The singer admits that she inherited her sense of beauty, love of creativity – and even her voice – from her mother.
As a child, like many teenagers, Marta dreamed of growing up quickly and moving to a big city. But as she got older, she began to remember that time more often and appreciate it in a different way.
“The fact that I had the best childhood you could ever dream of is entirely thanks to my mother. I even got sick “cozy”: my mother always brought me the cleanest napkins, trays of food, and wrapped me up with incredible care. With her last money, she bought me costumes for dancing and paid for vocals in Chernivtsi, where we traveled 100 kilometers every weekend. Back then, I wanted to “get away” as soon as possible, but now I really miss that time and how my mother knew how to love. As I got older, I realized that I wanted to pay more attention to her,” emphasized Marta Adamchuk.
Marta Adamchuk with her father and mother / Photo by the singer's press service
TV presenter Anatoly Anatolych speaks equally warmly about his mother. It was she who taught him to be the soul of the company – to unite people, create a mood and easily communicate with others. In childhood, Anatoly's mother forbade almost nothing and did not force him to do anything, which helped him grow up to be a worthy person.
I am grateful to my mother, first of all, for the fact that during the difficult period of the 90s she was able to raise me and gave me the opportunity to experience happy moments of childhood, despite difficult financial circumstances. I grew up without a father, but at the same time I grew up in a happy atmosphere. And for this I am infinitely grateful to her. She is a fantastically strong woman,
– said the showman.
Anatoly Anatolych with his mother / Photo from the TV presenter's press service
MÉLOVIN
I am most grateful to my mother for her ability to love and support. For teaching me to be open to people, to create warmth around myself, and not to be afraid of sincerity in relationships.
– says the singer.
In particular, he said that only with age did he truly begin to understand his mother's words about friendship. As a child, it seemed like an exaggeration to him when she said that there are not many true friends. But over time, life confirmed this.
“Only the most loyal people stay by your side when you fall, when things are difficult for you, and when you lose your footing. It is at such moments that true friendship manifests itself. And an equally important moment is success. That's when you can clearly see who is sincerely by your side and who is not. Because it is sometimes more difficult to endure your rise than to support you in your fall: envy, competition, and internal barriers appear. And, as it turned out, my mother always understood this very clearly,” noted Kostyantyn Bocharov.
Today, the singer notices in himself his mother's hospitality and ability to create a warm atmosphere for loved ones. He says that at home he always likes to receive friends and create comfort for them. In addition, it was from his mother that MÉLOVIN inherited his love of cooking and the ability to subtly feel people – what he calls his “inner sensor”, which helps to better understand others and himself.
MÉLOVIN with his mother / Photo by the artist's press service
At the same time, Ukrainian artist and presenter TANYA LI said that her relationship with her mother was not easy, but with age she came to realize that her parents are the most valuable thing she has.
Parents love us no matter what we are, they know all our bad sides and still continue to love us. And being an adult, I consider it my duty to appreciate every moment with them and give them all the warmth and care that they once invested in me,
– Tatyana emphasized.
TANYA LI with her mother / Photo by the artist's press service
Anastasia Polovinkina
The “Bachelor 14” finalist also admitted that her relationship with her mother changed with age. Over the years, they became calmer and closer.
As a child, Nastya often perceived excessive care as control, and any questions about her personal life as a violation of boundaries. Later, the girl honestly talked to her mother about the importance of personal space for her, and they gradually found a comfortable format for communication.
It used to be difficult for me to share my experiences. I was afraid to be honest, so as not to upset her or so that she would not “go crazy” from my eternal ideas. Therefore, I usually just faced the fact when I had already decided everything. At 24, I honestly said that I was uncomfortable with excessive control. We found our own format: we have a family chat, where I just throw a sticker “everything is fine”, and we call when I really want to talk. Mom really respects my “quiet days” when I am not in the resource and for that I am especially grateful to her,
– the blogger noted.
Today, there are almost no closed topics between them, so Anastasia can openly talk about relationships, feelings, or plans. “I haven't lived with my parents for 10 years, so now I feel the value of time together especially acutely. I want to be there not only on the phone, because these moments are the most valuable,” added Anastasia Polovinkina.
Anastasia Polovinkina with her mother / Photo by the blogger's press service
Each of these stories has its own experience, but they all have one thing in common – you truly begin to understand your mother only when you grow up yourself. Actress Olena Lavreniuk also says this. In her childhood, her mother seemed demanding – but it was this exactingness that tempered her character and fostered her strength of spirit.
My mother always supported my dreams, even when they seemed difficult or risky. She taught me to remain human under any circumstances, to value family, to respect others and not to lose my inner light. These are things that stay with you for a lifetime,
– the actress shared.
Olena Lavreniuk with her mother / Photo by the actress's press service
With the birth of her own children, Olena admits that she began to look at many things differently. She became even more grateful – and understood how much love, patience and self-sacrifice are hidden in motherhood. “I began to appreciate my mother even more, her support, her feelings for me. Now I understand her heart much more deeply,” she concluded.
Olena Lavreniuk with her mother and daughters / Photo by the actress's press service
Yes, the words of Olena Lavreniuk and other stars prove once again: we grow up, change, start living our own lives – but the connection with our mother never disappears. It simply becomes different: quieter, more conscious and deeper. And over time, we increasingly catch ourselves thinking simply – mother is not only about the past, but also about us today, when we recognize her features in ourselves.