Постать Степана Бандери у пам’яттєвому дискурсі.

Abstract

The aim of the study is analyse the reflection of the figure of S. Bandera in historical memory. It bases on general scientific and special historical (problemchronological, historical-comparative, historical-biographical) methods. The identity of the conductor of the OUN(b) considered in the background of the definition of «historical memory». It is shown that along with the critical attitude to the personality of the leader of Ukrainian nationalists in Ukraine, it is widely used. At the same time, the geography of places of honouring the figure of S. Bandera is quite uneven, the vast majority of them are located in the western regions of Ukraine. The scientific measurement of memory is investigated. The Soviet concept interpreted Ukrainian nationalism as «the greatest enemy of the Ukrainian people», there was not only the branding of S. Bandera as an undesirable person, but also its oblivion. In the modern scientific environment as a whole there was a generalized image of S. Bandera. Judgments concerning the activities of the Bandera range from thereon to moderate, but most researchers agree about his dedication to the Ukrainian national cause. Ambiguous estimates of the figure of S. Bandera are presented in the memoir literature. Persons from his close circle note patriotism, dedication, organizational talent, good breeding and intelligence. Opponents appeal to the features that characterized S. Bandera as too ambitious, not capable of democratic methods of activity. Given controversy figure of Stepan Bandera is densely overgrown with myths. Political myth about him fit into the concept of «banderita», which is used to represent a potential threat to the immediate neighbours of the manifestations of the distinctive features of the Ukrainian people. It is noted that despite the heated discussions, the figure of S. Bandera firmly entered the historical memory of Ukrainians.