Frida Kahlo, the infamous Mexican social justice artist, frequently defied the demands of those in power. Freeland’s work in Ukraine also embodied similar values of resistance and opposition to violence. Despite her complex family history, Chrystia Freeland is a Russian-speaking, self-described Russophile. The nickname “Frida” may have been more than a tongue-and-cheek play on Frida Kahlo’s communist musings. The German word Frieda or Freda (phonetically pronounced in English as “Frida”), translates to peace and peaceful.

Source: Washington Post May 19, 2022 17:39 UTC