Olena Stepaniv
Olena Stepaniv | |
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Олена Степанів | |
| Born | 7 December 1892 |
| Died | 11 July 1963 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | Austria-Hungary Ukrainian People's Republic Second Polish Republic Soviet Union |
| Other names | Olena Iwaniwna Stepaniw Olena Stepaniw-Daschkewytsch |
| Education | Lviv University |
| Occupation(s) | Soldier, teacher, economist |
| Known for | First female soldier of the Ukrainian Army |
| Spouse | Roman Dashkevych |
| Children | 1 |
Olena Ivanivna Stepaniv (Ukrainian: Оле́на Іванівна Степа́нів; 7 December 1892 – 11 July 1963; also Olena Iwaniwna Stepaniw and Olena Stepaniw-Daschkewytsch) was an Austro-Hungarian and Ukrainian soldier, public figure and economist. She is popularly known as the first female officer in the Ukrainian army.