Hutsulka Ksenya (song)

Hutsulka Ksenya (Also spelled: Hutzulka Ksenya or Hutsulka Ksenia; Ukrainian: Гуцулка Ксеня, IPA: [ˈɦut͡sulʲkɑ ksɛnjɑ]) is a Ukrainian folk-tango song that originated in the 1930s. Its authorship remains a subject of debate. The lyrics are often attributed to Roman Savitsky, a teacher from the village of Bachyna, while the music is frequently credited to Ivan Nedilsky, a composer and conductor from the village of Zolotyi Potik. Some sources, however, attribute both the lyrics and music to Yaroslav Barnych, a composer and conductor from Balyntsi, who later adapted the song into a popular operetta.

The song tells the story of a young Hutsul woman named Ksenya, admired for her beauty and vitality. Set in the Carpathian Mountains, the song reflects themes of love, admiration, and regional identity, while celebrating the traditions and spirit of Hutsul culture and life in the Ukrainian highlands.