Ukrainian Culture Research Articles

Creative Activity of V. Hegamyan in the Context of the Development of the Odesa School of Painting

The purpose of the work is to investigate the key events of the creative life and activity of the Odesa artist of Armenian origin V. Hegamyan, whose creative output left a noticeable mark in the development of the Odesa school of painting in the second half of the 20th – beginning of the 21st centuries. The research methodology is based on the application of methods of analysis, synthesis, art history, historical-chronological approach, which made it possible to find out the substantiated results of the research. The scientific novelty of the work consists in deepening and systematising the study of the work of the famous Ukrainian artist V. Hegamyan in the context of the development of the Odesa glass painting. Conclusions. The work determined that starting from the 1960s, due to the relocation to Odesa, a new stage began in V. Hegamyan’s creative period, which was determined by the new cultural and artistic environment and the creative searches carried out by the artists of that time. The artistic dominants of V. Hegamyan's works were determined by the artist's inherent monumentalism, traditional colour scheme and characteristic plot, composition, and imagery. Over the decades, having absorbed the main trends of the Odesa school of painting, V. Hegamyan formed his own artistic style in art, which consisted of a combination of graphic, pictorial, and monumental techniques. Being at the intersection of Armenian and Ukrainian cultures, V. Hegamyan's works clearly trace the appeal to ethnic, archaic motifs, symbolism, which created a special mythopoetics of his works, imposing double or even triple meanings on them. At the same time, V. Hegamyan's creative life was closely intertwined with his teaching activities; he was the founder of the graphics department at the Odesa pedagogical institute. He brought up a whole pleiad of artists who later became famous not only in Odesa, but also in Ukraine: such famous artists as V. Volkov, V. Zakharchenko, S. Lykov, O. Nedoshytko, Ye. Rakhmanin, V. Riabchenko, O. Roitburd, A. Furlet and others. Thanks to his creative and pedagogical activity, V. Hegamyan wrote a bright page in modern Ukrainian fine art as an original artist who formed a unique system of artistic imagery. Keywords: V. Hegamyan, Odesa school of painting, nonconformism, stylistic trends, artistic and cultural life, intersection of cultures, regional specificity, art, artist's creativity.

Projections of the Works of the Ukrainian Avant-Garde in the Design of Brands of Patriotic Accessories

The purpose of the article is to investigate the use of artistic graphic images of avant-garde works of fine art in the prints of patriotic brands’ accessories, in particular, scarves. The research methodology involves the use of a systematic approach, as well as a set of scientific methods: analytical, synthetic, art history, historical and cultural, semantic, which allow a comprehensive consideration of the given problem in order to obtain substantiated research results. The scientific novelty of the work consists in the actualisation of the modern use of images of artistic works of representatives of the Ukrainian avant-garde on printed images of such patriotic accessories as scarves, which are gaining popularity at the modern stage. Conclusions. Summarising, we note that the use of images of artistic paintings by Ukrainian avant-garde artists as prints on modern patriotic accessories, in particular scarves, the production of which is gaining increasing popularity in the wake of national-patriotic uplift, serves not only as a fashionable brand and a means of individual expression, but also as a form of representation of national cultural identity with the use of cultural artefacts, a means of popularising the artistic heritage of Ukrainian artists. The use of prints of author's works of art on items of modern clothing next to the more widespread tradition of embroidered clothing is a modern form of cultural and artistic, value representation of Ukrainian culture, which, in addition, strengthens the functions of symbolic meaning of modern society and actualising the achievements of national culture. Keywords: works of art of the Ukrainian avant-garde, clothing brand, accessories, scarves, patriotic clothing, print, national and cultural identity.

Sonata for Violin and Piano “With the Questions” by Viktor Telychko as a Sample of the Master’s Metaphysical Biography

The purpose of the research is to conduct an art studies revision of the sonata for violin and piano “With the Questions” by Viktor Telychko, to confirm the idea of the opus appealing to philosophical categories similar to the demiurge’s world outlook and fostering his metaphysical biography constructing. The research methodology encompasses a range of the following approaches: analytical – to master an implementation of metaphysical questions in Viktor Telychko’s artwork; music studies – to grasp the content parameters of the presented masterpiece; hermeneutic – to interpret the senses introduced by the master; biographical – to study the originality of the chronicle and to analyse the composer’s individual history within the projection onto a creative pattern; systemic – to conduct a complex recognition of the issue of the study; theoretical generalisation – to summarise the research results. Scientific novelty. For the first time ever in national humanitarian studies, the sonata for violin and piano “With the Questions” by Viktor Telychko has been considered from the viewpoint of the artwork implementing the basic philosophical postulates; the following idea has been justified: the piece raises existential issues and demonstrates the master’s metaphysical chronicles. Conclusions. The postmodernism sonata has experienced considerable transformations related to reflecting personal and psychological concern. It is based on technical and style conceptions of the author’s original thinking, promotes important ideological positions of the master. In the 21st century, the genre reflects the master’s mentality and spiritual fundamentals professed by them, transfers to the sphere of philosophical objectification being represented by metaphysical biography. The latter is interpreted as the following: a symbolic depiction of ontological concepts of a personality’s life creativity reflected in an iconic civilizational artefact. The creative heritage of Viktor Telychko, a prominent profile in Ukrainian culture, is represented by a remarkable contribution where the sonata for violin and piano “With the Questions” stands out. Its consideration has revealed the seriousness and sense capacity of the presented conception. While developing the musical idea, the composer declares the following dominating metaphysical categories: birth, life, death, suffering, time, action, entity and some others. They are related to his existential aspirations (the artistic explication of their essence became the key task of various stages of being and was implemented via multifaceted elaborations), manifest the master’s essence and denote the metaphysical chronicle by Viktor Telychko.
 Keywords: metaphysical biography; the master’s life creativity; an artistic opus; creativity philosophy; Viktor Telychko; sonata for violin and piano “With the Questions”.

The cycle of pre-Christmas winter folk holidays as held in Western Podillya in Ukraine with the processes of urbanization and globalization in the background

Ukrainian culture has undergone significant urbanization and globalization influences in recent decades. Under the impact of these factors, the basic features and attributes of national identity which distinguish one cultural tradition from another are leveled and disappear. To a large extent, it applies to national traditions including winter ones, the functioning of which is actively fading and dying out. A comprehensive and especially regional study of winter traditions enhances the effect and importance of national culture in the context of European and world civilization in general. The article analyzes a cycle of winter folk holidays before Christmas in Western Podillya , examines the symbolism and main components of these holidays: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary into the Temple (known in Ukraine as Introduction (Vvedennia ), St. Andrew’s Day, St. Nicolas Day. Today, the traditional winter rituals of Western Podillya still retain their main components, although under the influence of modern globalisation and urbanisation processes, they are increasingly losing its original essence and colouring. During the first and second decades of the 21st century, the gap between the local town residents and the rural population has been steadily decreasing. In contrast to the period of the 20th century, when traditional rituals prevailed mainly in rural areas, currently they are mostly concentrated in cities, where various folkloristic societies, clubs, and theatres are active agents engaged in research, restoration and development of the traditions of our ancestors by preservation of the authenticity and essence of calendar customs and rites, reinterpreting them in a modern way, and explaining their meaning to the younger generation.

National and Cultural Content in Visual Culture Objects: Colour Symbolism of Modern Patriotic Murals

The purpose of the article is to reveal the features of the expression of national and cultural content in the colouring of objects of visual culture on the example of patriotic murals. Research methods. General methodological methods of cognition are applied: logical-analytical, subject-analytical, system-analytical, typological, as well as the method of cultural, hermeneutical, and semantic analysis for the purpose of comprehensive and objective research of the given problem. Scientific novelty. The peculiarities of the expression of national and cultural content in the colouring of objects of visual culture have been studied using the example of patriotic murals; the symbolism of colour in Ukrainian culture has been clarified; a semiotic analysis of the visual representation of the colours of the national flag of Ukraine has been carried out; the variability of the use of the triad of white-black-red and blue-yellow colours in modern murals in the context of expressing national identity has been considered. Conclusions. At the present stage, colour symbolism is actively used for the formation of national identity in works of visual culture. The study has shown that in modern Ukrainian society, semiotic colour codes in objects of visual culture are used in accordance with historical, socio-cultural, and political conditions. The colours of the national flag of Ukraine (as a symbol of the great Ukrainian state, a symbol of victory over enemies, a sign of memory of those who gave their lives for the freedom of their homeland, a way of visualising patriotic feelings) and the triad of white-black-red colours (as a personification of the concentration of the basis of the life-giving essence of the world in Ukrainian cosmology) are most often used to construct national identity and express national and cultural content. Keywords: colour, visual culture, mural, symbolism, semiotics, national-cultural content, national identity.

Ukrainian Vytynanka Art: Historical Perspective and Modernity

The purpose of the research is to highlight of the vytynanka art as an integral component of traditional Ukrainian culture. The research methodology is based on the application of a systemic approach and includes the following methods: analytical, comparative-historical, art history, cultural for comprehensive reflection of the outlined issues and the formulation of substantiated conclusions. The scientific novelty consists in an attempt to comprehensively consider the art of vytynanka in historical retrospect; the periodisation of traditional Ukrainian vytynanka art was presented; the main trends of the folk vytynanka development are defined; the types of paper ornaments as well as the technique of their manufacture, their typology and motifs of ornaments, tools and materials for the manufacture are revealed. Conclusions. Ukrainian vytynanka is a traditional type of decoration characteristic of Ukrainian culture. This art consists in creating patterns and images by cutting motifs out of paper. Vytynanka has deep historical and symbolic roots, associated with Ukrainian national identity. The main elements of Ukrainian vytynanka are geometric shapes, flowers, animals, birds, symbols and motifs from nature. The ears of corn, the sun, roosters and other symbols are popular motifs, because they have a deep cultural and symbolic meaning. It is often associated with holidays, especially spring and summer, when decorations from vytynanka are used to decorate houses and attributes of festive events. Thus, Ukrainian vytynanka is a beautiful form of decorative art, as well as the important symbol of Ukrainian culture and national identity, passing on heritage and traditions from generation to generation.
 Keywords: Ukrainian vytynanka, traditional culture, symbols, ornaments.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PATIENT SAFETY CULTURE DYNAMICS IN UKRAINE AND THE USA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES REFERENCE TO ESTABLISHING SAFE HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT

Introduction. WHO widely draws the attention of the world community to safety culture as an effective basis for ensuring safety in the hospital environment. However, WHO warns that "changing culture is more difficult than introducing new structural and organizational mechanisms". Therefore, systems for assessing patient safety culture in hospitals are widely used in many countries today.
 The aim of the study. To analyze and compare the dynamics of patient safety culture in Ukraine and the USA healthcare facilities.
 Materials and methods. The study utilized bibliographic, statistical, and sociological research methods. The research material consisted of a questionnaire survey of medical personnel on patient safety culture in 2016 (163 surveys from 3 healthcare facilities) and a questionnaire survey conducted in 2023 (174 surveys from 4 healthcare facilities). Results of patient safety culture monitoring in US hospitals for 2014 and 2021 were used for comparison. The survey of medical personnel was conducted using the AHRQ leadership questionnaire.
 Results. The percentage of positive responses for 5 out of the 12 characteristics of patient safety culture that we investigated in domestic healthcare facilities in 2023 was significantly lower than in 2016. The main reason for this negative trend in patient safety culture within domestic healthcare facilities can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's military aggression, but the primary cause lies in the absence of a comprehensive strategy for improving this culture. Over the past 8 years, the proportion of respondents willing to disclose errors in their professional activities, as well as the mistakes of their colleagues and other incidents, without fearing that their mistakes and incident reports will harm them, has remained largely unchanged. The slight trend toward improvement in patient safety culture indicators in US hospitals, despite significant attention to it, indicates the challenges we face in the journey towards forming a positive safety culture.
 Conclusions. The prevailing reactive safety culture in domestic healthcare, along with the lack of positive changes, hinders the implementation of modern safety strategies in the medical field. The data from our own research and scientific literature highlight the urgent need for in-depth examination of the state of patient safety culture in domestic healthcare facilities and the development of a methodological framework adapted to international standards for evaluating safety culture in medical institutions. The formation of a positive national culture in general, and safety culture within healthcare facilities in particular, should be regarded as a crucial prerequisite for the post-war reconstruction of the country and its integration into the civilized, economically developed global community.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROFESSOR HRYHORII LEVCHENKO’S CONDUCTING AND CHORAL ACTIVITIES IN UKRAINIAN CULTURE AND EDUCATION

The article reveals the significance of Professor H. S. Levchenko’s conducting and choral activity in Ukrainian culture and education, its main stages are considered. They are the following: the organization and management of the women’s choir of the Poltava Sewing Factory (1957), the amateur choir “Reshetylivka embroiderers,” the women’s song and dance ensemble at The Palace of Culture of Poltava Cotton and Spinning Factory (1960), the “Horlytsia” choral folk group (1961). The significance of H. S. Levchenko’s creative achievements, participation, and victories in many regional, republican, and international festivals and competitions are emphasized. The peculiarities of the artist’s work with the academic choir chapel of Poltava V. G. Korolenko State Pedagogical Institute (1967), the Ukrainian folk choir “Barvinok” of Poltava meat processing plant (1974) are revealed. It has been determined that the apotheosis of H. S. Levchenko’s conducting and choral activity is the constant artistic direction of the Ukrainian folk choir “Kalyna” (1979-2022). It is analyzed in artistic, pedagogical, and organizational aspects. Attention is focused on the achievement of a high professional and performing level of the group. Its creative achievements and awards, choral repertoire, concert activities, and touring trips are characterized. It is noted that “Kalyna” became a creative laboratory of the Department of Music of Poltava V. G. Korolenko Nation Pedagogical University, where the best traditions of future teacher training were preserved and continued, and the pedagogical ideas of the outstanding Ukrainian teacher, musicologist, conductor, ethnographer, choreographer and composer V. M. Verkhovynets were implemented. Based on the Ukrainian folk choir “Kalyna,” students achieved high-performing vocal-choral, instrumental, and stage skills during several years, enriched themselves spiritually, improved their professional and organizational skills, and deepened their knowledge of musical-aesthetic and national education of the young generation.

State Murals, Protest Murals, Conflict Murals: Evolving Politics of Public Art in Ukraine

Russian interference and invasion in Ukraine have transformed that nation’s historical practice of mural painting. A traditional art form with deep religious and political resonance in Ukraine, murals have become an instrument for patriotic mass mobilisation against the Russian military threat. From the mid-2000s, spraypaint graffiti underwent a gradual process of professionalisation and reconciliation with mainstream culture as Ukrainian municipalities pursued urban beautification initiatives and city-branding strategies to mitigate the socioeconomic challenges of postsocialism. It was this legacy of apolitical, privately funded street art that provided the foundations for patriotic muralism following the Maidan “Revolution of Dignity” and the Russian annexation of Crimea. Amidst the post-Maidan search for a postcolonial understanding of Ukrainian culture disentangled from Soviet and Russian influences, professionally produced murals in central urban districts proposed new visions of national identity. The war’s intensification since 2022 has resulted in a decentralisation of mural production. No longer reliant on international festivals in urban centres, conflict murals are now made by Ukrainian artists in large cities and small towns across the country. The newest murals represent a blending of the physical and digital—with a subject matter often inspired by viral conflict memes; artworks are, in turn, shared with worldwide audiences via social media.

THE PROJECT OF THE UKRAINIAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION “UKRAINIAN LITERATURE IN COMICS”: IDEA, STRATEGIC GOALS, RESULTS

The article presents the results of the “Ukrainian Literature in Comics” project created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation. The authors of the project (project manager Nadiia Hrachova, author of scripts for the online catalog Olha Khodatska, and project creative designer Olena Cherkun) created a cultural-artistic product – an online catalog in Ukrainian and English versions, which highlights the plot of the Ukrainian historical era with the help of graphic visualization. 
 The results of the project “Ukrainian Literature in Comics,” which was done during two stages (2022 and 2023), represent a new interactive study of the Ukrainian written heritage of different periods, considering modern socio-cultural and ideological challenges. Among such challenges, the current one is the development of the motivation of the younger generation to read Ukrainian fiction, the development of the interest of children and adults in reading books by Ukrainian authors as a national treasure, popularization of the Ukrainian literary heritage as a factor of the national security, the creation of reliable interactive content for teachers-philologists, students, their parents, actually for all Ukrainians living in Ukraine and abroad. The result of the project is the creation of a cultural and artistic product for those who are interested in the Ukrainian language, literature, and culture. Furthermore, it will be included in the educational process to reformat the cultural narratives and meanings of Ukrainian society nowadays in Ukraine and abroad, where children-migrants from the temporarily occupied territories study. In the long term, this project is going to have a positive cultural and educational impact on strengthening the moral and spiritual state of Ukrainians, on the development of an individual who is able to care for the spiritual and cultural revival of the country in the post-war period, which will contribute to the unification of the world community against Russian military and cultural expansion as well.

Maiia Harbuziuk (1965–2023) in Memoriam

This text celebrates the legacy of Maiia Harbuziuk, a distinguished Ukrainian theater critic and scholar who recently passed away before her time. The article highlights her significant contributions to theater studies and her unwavering commitment to promoting Ukrainian theater on the global stage. The author reflects on Maiia Harbuziuk’s academic achievements in the field of Shakespeare studies, including her work on the Ukrainian reception of Hamlet. She discusses the scope of Harbuziuk’s work—academic research, cultural exchange, and the organization of a Ukrainian Shakespeare Festival among many others—in all of which Maiia Harbuziuk excelled, leaving an indelible mark on Ukrainian culture and the world of theater.

Ukrainian Cuisine in Europe: Problems and Challenges for the Restaurant Business

Ukrainian culture, including gastronomy, is actively promoted abroad. The prism of cooking is also used to promote a positive image of Ukraine, which helps to attract the attention of citizens of different countries, especially during the Russian-Ukrainian war. Moreover, some Ukrainian dishes, such as borsch and dumplings, are now included in international menus. Purpose: The aim of the article is to study the current trends in the development of Ukrainian cuisine and the Ukrainian restaurant industry in Europe. Design / Methodology / Approach: The following research methods are used in the article: deduction, induction, analysis, synthesis, explanation. Findings: Last year, Ukrainians opened about 500 different outlets abroad. Ukrainian cuisine is not very popular in Europe. Many Europeans find Ukrainian dishes too fatty and heavy. In the neighbouring countries, people often do not notice the difference between their cuisine and ours, especially since they are really similar. There are no more regional differences than in Ukraine. But in general, for most Europeans, Ukrainian cuisine is very specific, exotic, alien, and it takes some getting used to. Originality / Value: The article considers the popularity and attractiveness of Ukrainian cuisine in European countries. The article analyses the partial reorientation of restaurant establishments that operated in Ukraine but were forced to relocate their facilities to other countries due to the war. Practical Meaning: An analysis of the problems that arise during the integration of Ukrainian cuisine in other countries will allow us to develop a clear and correct algorithm of actions for Ukrainians to run a successful restaurant business in Europe. Further Research: The author’s further scientific research will address the problem of improving the ways of introducing Ukrainian cuisine in other countries of the world, as well as analysing the stages of development of the Ukrainian restaurant business in Europe.

Ukrainian theater as an instrument of cultural diplomacy and its role in modern integration processes

The purpose of the article is to determine the significance of theater art in the cultural diplomacy of Ukraine. The object is the cultural diplomacy. The subject is the role of theater in cultural diplomacy.
 The relevance of this article lies in the need to understand the historical role of the theater in the formation of the identity of various nations It has become quite natural that countries actively use their own dramatic art in presenting themselves to the world community.
 The methodology of the theoretical analysis in this article is based on both the whole complex of ideas related to the object of research and a specific scientific toolkit formed by the morphological and methodological discourse. It is noted that the theater operates within cultural diplomacy in four main ways, each of which implies different expectations of interaction with the target audience. At the first and simplest level, a theatrical performance can simply be a pleasant and interesting gift to the audience; at the second level — a way of forming perception and informing; at the third level, the theatrical performance becomes a mechanism for creating interaction between the source and target groups; and at the fourth level — it can be part of the strategy for the development of art and the creative public sphere in a given country.
 The results. 1. The concept of people-to-people contact is extremely important in cultural diplomacy because it facilitates access to intercultural dialogue, thus allowing people to learn more about each other, other cultures and different ways of life. The advantage in this case is that existing prejudices are overcome in a casual and informal way. In addition, cultural diplomacy and its various projects contribute to openness and tolerance for the development of civil society. 2. Ukrainian cultural diplomacy has some experience of involving theatrical art in the presentation of Ukrainian culture abroad, but in general it can be characterized as sporadic, non-systematic, and ideological. 3. Ukrainian theater faced the task of not only actualizing old and finding new artistic images and symbols, in order to form the proper image of the country, but also to form a certain basis for the effective implementation of the tasks of cultural diplomacy of Ukraine, which is appropriate in relation to the challenges of the time. 4. Over the past decades, the theater festival has become an inseparable component of the artistic life of Ukraine, as well as the cultural diplomacy of our country. Theatrical festivals gained tangible audience sympathy and turned out to be not only an important event in the artistic life of our country, but also realized the understanding of the “brand”, becoming a symbol of quality for connoisseurs.
 The scientific novelty of the research lies in the fact that the theater can be a diplomatic mechanism for initiating two-way conversation and exchange. The means of implementing this task can vary from promoting the staging of works by foreign theater groups in one’s own country to attracting foreign producers and directors for joint development, to selecting plays with the aim of creating new discussions.
 The practical significance of the article lies in the fact that the scientific analysis allowed us to identify the cultural diplomacy as a type of diplomacy that uses the country’s cultural heritage as a means to achieve its goals: art, in particular theater, cinema, music, literature, and education.

Lessons of liberation struggles and legal ideas of Ukrainians in the 19th century for today

Purpose. The purpose of the study is to characterize the main ideological currents and legal doctrines of the 19th century, as well as to identify positive practices for improving the legal awareness and legal culture of Ukrainians in today's conditions. In view of the fact that in the 19th century the ideas of sobornost - the unity of ethnic Ukrainian lands were formed, the ideas of republicanism and people's rule were developed, some of these ideas should be included in the basis of the legal ideology of today. Methods. The methodological basis of the research was the principles of historicism, objectivity, complexity, a problem-chronological approach, as well as a complex of general scientific, special scientific and philosophical methods. Results. It has been established that for Ukrainians, a combination of various worldviews and state legal ideas is traditional, in particular liberalism, conservatism, social democracy, and nationalism itself (it took shape as a separate movement only in the 1920s and 1930s). The historically formed pluralism of views regarding the solution of social, economic and political issues has always been characterized by the dominance of a single idea - the unity of ethnic Ukrainian lands and the establishment of a sovereign state on their territory. Therefore, the idea of ethnic unity, a single state Ukrainian language, preservation of historical memory should not be a condition, but an obligation in the conditions of existence of the modern state of Ukraine. Freedom of speech, people's rule, as well as Christian ethics and morality are the main and traditional values characteristic of the Ukrainian state-legal opinion. The protection of these values takes place in today's conditions. Originality. Historically determined conceptual approaches to the understanding of the state, which were formed in the 19th century, have been identified. and can be included in the modern legal ideology of Ukraine. Practical significance. The results of the research can be used in further historical and legal studies, preparation of special courses.

PREPARATION OF FUTURE TEACHERS FOR BENEVOLENCE AND VOLUNTEERISM IN TIMES OF WAR

The Ukrainian education system today faces extremely complex challenges, including a full-scale war that has been ongoing since 2014. Despite Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, the Ukrainian education system continues to actively develop. The purpose of this article is to analyze certain aspects of preparing future teachers for benevolence and volunteerism in times of war. Emphasis is placed on the need to address the challenges of professional preparation in the face of modern challenges, focusing on shaping future teachers as nationally conscious patriots and citizens of Ukraine. To cultivate such individuals, it is necessary to draw upon Christian morality, as Christianity serves as a formative factor that enriches and strengthens one's spirit. Benevolence and charity are principles rooted in Christianity, qualities that have been intrinsic to Ukrainian culture throughout history, and values that should be particularly pronounced in professionals. These qualities are nurtured through students' participation in various charitable activities, diverse forms of philanthropy, and volunteer work. The results of active volunteer activities by students of Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University and Ivan-Frankivsk College of Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University lead to the conclusion that benevolence is being cultivated in them during their professional training in higher education institutions during wartime. This benevolent activity by students and teachers holds special significance in terms of support and assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), working with temporarily displaced persons' children, volunteer activities at the Gifted Child University, organizing master classes and sessions aimed at comprehensive personal development. Continuous support from the teaching staff and students in various forms of charitable activities, diverse forms of philanthropy, and active participation in volunteer organizations, among other efforts, attests to the widespread charitable movement in Ukraine, with educators and students at the forefront as volunteers and benefactors.

Integration of the 4C and cordos-mediation concept as a national model for the development of a modern graduate

The reform of the education system in Ukraine involves the search for new approaches to the formation and development of a university student as a European-level competitive specialist. Therefore, the study aims to analyse and substantiate the model of development of a modern graduate, which consists of the 4C concept, containing four key skills of the future (creativity, critical thinking, cooperation, communication) and such a national phenomenon as cordos-mediation - the spiritual dominant of Ukrainian culture. Following the set goal, a range of theoretical methods was used, namely analysis, synthesis, comparison and generalisation - to determine the content of the main concepts; abstract-to-specific analysis - to explore and comprehend the concept of cordos-mediation; the abstraction and induction were used to study each element of the model separately; structural and logical method was used to determine the relationship between the components of the model; generalisation of personal and colleague pedagogical experience was introduced to determine the practical implementation of the model. The concepts of “skill”, “creativity”, “critical thinking”, “aberrant thinking”, “cooperation”, “communication skill”, “cordos-mediation”, and “emotional intelligence” were analysed and summarised using the latest scientific research of Ukrainian and international scholars. All components of the model are interconnected and meet the requirements of the time, are future-oriented and contribute to achieving a high level of productivity when combined and complemented comprehensively. The development of the above skills is possible in any discipline and in a variety of ways, which are proposed at each stage of the study. The aberration-thinking prevention properties of these elements, ensuring no negative consequences, were addressed to ensure the readiness of future professionals to work in the context of globalisation, digitalisation, and future challenges. Each of the components of the model is a multifaceted concept, but unlike creativity, critical thinking, cooperation, and communication, which are the subject of many modern studies, the cordos-mediation phenomenon is still insufficiently studied, therefore determining the research relevance. To implement the concept of the model of development of a modern graduate, it is recommended to develop integrated 4C skills in combination with cordos-mediation, where the latter is a key linking element, without which it is impossible to form an Innovator, Patriot, Personality capable of preserving and restoring spiritual values, high moral, and universal principles. The practical value is determined by the possibility of using study results in the pedagogical process by teachers of educational institutions, in particular, in building an individual trajectory of development of students

Рецензіяна монографію Баталіної Христини Фрідріхівни «Дитина як втілення зла у фільмах жахівдругої половини ХХ–початку ХХІ сторіччя»

H. F. Batalina's monograph is devoted to the problem of creating the image of a child as the embodiment of evil in horror films of the second half of the 20th - beginning of the 20th century. The topic formulates an important problem, primarily of a moral and psychological nature. The relevance of the work lies in the fact that "a certain niche, currently unfilled in the Ukrainian cultural space, is being explored in a situation where Ukrainian cinema is beginning to take steps to meet the audience and enter wide distribution with genre films" [p. 22 of the manuscript]. H.F. Batalina points out that "the study of the problem of the child as a cinematographic object, except for a few exceptions, is not developed in the scientific film literature, although such a need is increasingly expressed as one of its important tasks" [p. 22 of the manuscript]. It should be added to the above that the research is also relevant because the image of a child in horror films is not a norm for post-Soviet society, is not inherent in the culture of modern Ukraine, but is planted by cultural traditions of Western countries (for example, the planting of the Halloween holiday). Therefore, the research of H.F. Batalina allows us to understand where and why other traditions appear in the culture of Ukrainians. We are convinced that the degree of validity of scientific statements, conclusions and prospects for solving the problem of finding archetypal and semiotic during the creation of the image of children in films of the horror genre, which is reflected in the monograph, has a sufficient level to recommend the above-mentioned scientific work for publication. We consider the specification of the categorical and terminological apparatus of film horror based on the philosophical and aesthetic aspects of the problem to be an important achievement of H. F. Batalina's research. We respect H. F. Batalina's confident attempt to offer the scientific community an author's vision of the paradigm of genre features of horror films. Time will demonstrate the functionality of the proposed features, and reveal the shortcomings and dominant advantages of such a paradigm. Since we are followers of the principle of Karl Popper's fallibilism (in the understanding of the concept of "fallibilism" by Charles Peirce), which implies the axiom that any scientific knowledge is fundamentally not final, but only an intermediate interpretation of the truth, which involves the subsequent replacement by a better interpretation, we assert: the author's vision of the paradigm of genre features of the horror film has the right to exist and needs further practical verification, which, in our opinion, is already a victory for scientists. F. Batalina and the victory of scientific thought in the field. The monograph is made at a sufficient scientific level, contains important theoretical provisions and has practical significance. We have an individual, theoretically and operationally supported research position that contributes to the formation of modern theory.

Online resources on cinema art as a component of ukrainian culture studies at educational institutions

The article examines the issue of cinematography as one of the ways of cultural self-identification. It is noted that while studying cinema art within cultural disciplines at higher education institutions as an important part of our culture, its influence on consciousness and Russian propaganda in cinema, it is important to use various online resources in the field of cinema. The article analyzes a number of the most popular online resources on the cinematography of Ukraine, and an attempt is made to structure these resources. It is pointed out that most of the selected online resources, as a rule, expand their activities in various communication channels, namely, in social networks, Telegram channels, author’s blogs, podcasts, etc.
 Descriptive characteristics of the specified online resources and relevant examples with links to typical Internet content are provided. The advantages and prospects of using the mentioned online resources at higher education institutions while studying cultural disciplines, as well as for all those who want to learn interesting facts about the cinematography of Ukraine, especially during the war, when we have to study and know our culture are outlined. It is concluded that the use of theoretical material or practical cases of selected online resources in the field of cinema in classes will ensure the diversification of the material presentation, as well as increase the interest and motivation to study own culture. Using them in classes will facilitate the exchange of important and interesting information, views, values and will contribute to individual development and professional growth.

Проблема дистанційного навчання майбутніх вчителів з фізичної культури під час російсько-української війни 2022

The article presents the problems of training future physical education teachers during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. The influence of the war on the process of formation of Ukraine has been studied. The historical experience of physical culture in Ukraine, which developed in conditions of constant danger, is described. The experience of evacuating higher educational institutions during wars will be mentioned. The differences between distance learning, blended learning and traditional learning are analyzed. It was stated that the physical education program does not meet the needs of modern times. The needs for the development of training of future physical education teachers have been updated, taking into account innovations. The insufficiency of technical support for the successful implementation of the educational process has been revealed.

The issue of the genocide of the Ukrainian people in modern conditions (Historical aspect)

The purpose of this article is to analyze past and present harm done to Ukrainians. It looks at the Russian Federation's current military actions in Ukraine as a continuation of past genocides. The article reviews literature about genocide, defining it and describing its features. It focuses on the time Ukraine was under Soviet control, highlighting genocidal acts like the Red Terror, punishment of the intelligentsia, and the Holodomor. It challenges the idea that the Holodomor only affected peasants, showing it was a broader attack on Ukrainian culture and identity, including educated leaders. The article compares the Holodomor, past punishments, and recent war crimes in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, indicating they all show signs of genocide. It presents strong evidence that the Russian army's actions in this conflict are genocidal against Ukrainians. This conclusion is supported by statistical data and comparisons with other genocides. The article stresses the importance of recognizing the fight against Ukrainian self-identity as genocide. By exploring these historical and current events, the article helps us understand the ongoing struggles of Ukrainians and calls for justice and reconciliation.