Confessional pilgrimage in Ukraine and Germany as a social and communication interaction in the context of modern transformations

Abstract

The article emphasizes that confessional pilgrimage as a social and communicative interaction in the context of modern transformations includes new approaches in Ukraine and Germany. The author describes pilgrimage trips to the cities and villages of Transcarpathia and Bavaria, taking into account the specifics of the routes and socio-communication features. Ukraine should be able to attract foreign and domestic tourists with its historical heritage. In addition, all monuments should be restored in accordance with the relevant programs and laws and be able to be maintained, developed and maintained at the expense of tourists. In addition, it should always be remembered that everything starts with culture in general and the attitude towards cultural monuments in particular. It is important to respect both the educational and cultural heritage of the country, and especially in times of war.
 Pilgrimage guidebooks, as well as specialized, documentary, and feature films on relevant topics, stories, and interviews with other pilgrims about making sacred journeys, are of great importance for making a pilgrimage. Therefore, writing a guidebook is appropriate from the point of view of social communication, and it is in this plane that the author tries to reveal the significance of this means of communication through the collection of information, analysis of sources, visits to sacred places, photos, and videos. The development of a guide to pilgrimage sites in the cities and villages of Transcarpathia, as well as cities and villages of Bavaria, is a necessary part of the author's educational research.
 The article uses cultural, comparative, and religious studies methods, which allowed the author to analyze issues of religious tourism, pilgrimage taking into account the specifics of this sphere. The author also used historical, systemic and informational approaches.