Key points
- Kira Kasinets from Uzhhorod set a world record with a tongue‑twister, reciting 1328 words in 7 minutes 35 seconds from memory.
- The record was registered in the category “Longest tongue‑twister among Slavic languages, performed from memory by a child in Ukrainian.”
- Three years ago, at age 8, Kira set a national record — 1035 words in 6 minutes 23.95 seconds.
- The girl prepared the new text for several months, spending most of the time on articulation and speaking speed.
- Kira has been reciting poetry from memory since age 4, with favorite authors including Lina Kostenko.
- Kira dedicated the record to the Superhumans Center, which works on prosthetics and rehabilitation for war victims.
11‑year‑old Kira Kasinets from Uzhhorod set a world record with a tongue‑twister — on the stage of the show “Ukraine has Talent” the girl recited from memory a text of 1328 words and 2780 syllables in 7 minutes 35 seconds. The new result was recorded by representatives of the National Register of Records of Ukraine.
The record was registered in the category “Longest tongue‑twister among Slavic languages, performed from memory by a child in Ukrainian.” The girl received confirmation right on the stage of the TV show.
For Kira this was not her first tongue‑twister record. Three years ago, when she was 8, she set a national record — reciting from memory a text of 1035 words in 6 minutes 23.95 seconds.
Kira prepared the new result for several months. Most of the preparation time was spent on articulation, clear pronunciation of each word, and practicing speed — one of the main tasks was not to miss a single word during the rapid recitation.
Kira’s memory and recitation abilities were noticed early in childhood. Since age 4, the girl studies and recites poetry by Ukrainian authors, among her favorites is Lina Kostenko.
Kira dedicated her first record to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and used the performance to raise funds for a drone. The new record she dedicated to the Superhumans Center — a center that helps soldiers and civilians affected by the war, especially with prosthetics and rehabilitation.
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