 A descendant of an old Cossack family, whose roots can be traced back to the 17th century, Mykola Mikhnovsky was born to the family of a rural priest in the village of Turivka, Pryluky County, Poltava province in 1873.He spent his childhood in the countryside, listening to folk songs, stories and songs.His world views were influenced by his father, who shaped his "spirit of independence".