Self-portrait of Taras Shevchenko, 1840. The Kiev Metro station, Tarasa Shevchenka, is also dedicated to Shevchenko. Taras Shevchenko, 25 December 1845, Pereyaslav. Shevchenko also wrote in Russian and left many masterpieces of his artistic work. The town of Vita in Manitoba, Canada was originally named Shevchenko in his honor. Between 1964 and 1992) and nearby Fort Shevchenko (renamed from Fort Alexandrovsky in 1939) . Shevchenko also wrote plays. In 1842, he released a part of the tragedy. Death of Shevchenko. Was released. In September of 1841, Shevchenko was awarded his third Silver Medal for. Association for the Encouragement of Artists.