Dear readers! The collection of materials for the next issue of the magazine No. 8 (2026) is underway.
BARRIERS TO SOCIAL COMMUNICATION AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
This article attempts to analyse barriers to social communication among students of higher education institutions (HEIs). In the context of rapid social, technological and educational transformations, effective communication is critical for both successful academic performance and the development of professional and social competencies of future specialists. The aim of this work is to identify and analyse the main obstacles that arise in the process of interpersonal and group social communication among students, as well as to determine their impact on psychological comfort and the learning process.
Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND EXPANDED POSSIBILITIES FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH
The study analyses the impact of innovative technologies on expanding the possibilities of genealogical research. It examines the digitisation of archival documents of a genealogical nature, the contribution of FamilySearch International and the state archives of Ukraine to the creation of a digital genealogical documentation fund, the presentation of genealogical information on social networks, the possibilities of automatic manuscript reading, and crowdsourcing indexing models.
FAMILY MEMORY AS A MEANS OF REPRESENTING LOCAL HISTORY IN THE DOCUMENTARY SERIES ‘BABA YELKA’
This article attempts to analyse family memory as a means of representing local history based on the documentary series Baba Yelka (2018–2024). The author concludes that family memory within this project is an important means of preserving and transmitting experience, as well as a universal tool that provides both a theme and a form for future implementation.
FOREIGN UKRAINIAN STUDIES IN THE CENTRAL STATE AUDIOVISUAL AND ELECTRONIC ARCHIVE: STRUCTURE AND FEATURES
This article attempts to analyse the structure and characteristics of foreign Ukrainian studies materials stored in the Central State Audiovisual and Electronic Archive. Using individual storage units as examples, the author provides a brief overview of foreign Ukrainian studies materials and describes their source potential. An attempt was made to classify the documents for further identification as part of the complex of foreign Ukrainian studies, and individual storage units were introduced into scientific circulation.
BOOKSTORES AS SPACES FOR REMEMBERING THE NATIONAL NARRATIVE OF WAR
Memorial bookshops are a new cultural phenomenon in Ukraine, emerging in response to the challenges of full-scale war, which requires the formation of a modern language of remembrance. The Heroes bookshop in Vinnytsia is Ukraine’s first memorial bookshop, created in honour of the fallen soldier and philologist Mykola Rachko. The article examines its significance as a space for cultural, educational, and social interaction, combining the function of book distribution with the mission of honouring the fallen soldier. Its activities combine traditional forms of book communication with practices of memory preservation: holding events, forming an excursion narrative, supporting public initiatives, creating symbolic practices such as bookplates, memory shelves, and author signatures. It shows how such spaces integrate memory into everyday life and contribute to the formation of a new culture of honouring war victims, becoming important elements of documentary communication and local identity, as well as opening up prospects for further research in the field of book studies and memory studies.
OPTIMISATION OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES FOR USERS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
The article substantiates the necessity and possibilities of optimising library and information services for people with special educational needs in the era of digital transformation. It considers the role of modern information technologies, universal design and assistive technologies in ensuring barrier-free access to library resources. The current state of digital accessibility of libraries in accordance with WCAG recommendations is analysed based on the research of Ukrainian and foreign scientists. Typical problems are identified: insufficient digital competence of employees, fragmented implementation of inclusive services, lack of equipment and funding. Ways to optimise this have been proposed: regular audits of digital resource accessibility, staff training, implementation of universal design, use of assistive technologies such as screens with special software, text scanners, Braille devices, sound systems, and active cooperation with organisations for people with disabilities. It is shown that libraries play a leading role in the implementation of inclusive digital services, and systematic optimisation will ensure equal access to knowledge for all categories of users.
INTERNET MARKETING AS A KEY TOOL FOR PROMOTING MODERN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
The article considers Internet marketing as a key tool for promoting modern products and services in the context of the information and communication environment. It analyses modern scientific approaches to defining the essence and structure of Internet marketing, in particular its relationship with digital marketing and social communications. The stages of implementing marketing strategies in the digital space are systematised: audience analytics, content strategy formation, selection of communication channels, application of promotion tools and effectiveness assessment. Particular attention is paid to the role of social networks as an environment for mass individualisation of communications and brand interaction with consumers. The work emphasises the interdisciplinary nature of internet marketing, which combines economic, linguistic and communication aspects. The author concludes that internet marketing is not only a technical tool, but also a communication and semantic tool for building relationships between business and audience, contributing to the formation of trust, loyalty and sustainable brand development.
THE E-ARCHIVE PROJECT AS AN INNOVATION IN THE DIGITISATION PROCESS OF THE UKRAINIAN ARCHIVE SYSTEM
The article discusses the e-Archive project as a key innovation in the digital transformation of Ukraine’s archival system. It shows that the creation of a unified electronic environment for the accumulation, storage and search of archival documents promotes openness in public administration, simplifies access to information resources for citizens and researchers, and increases the efficiency of archival institutions. The regulatory, legal and organisational foundations for the implementation of the project are outlined, in particular the creation of a specialised ‘Archive’ module within the structure of the Ministry of Justice and the modernisation of the ‘Electronic Archival Systems (ELARSIS)’ system. The current state of implementation of the ‘e-Archive’ in 2025 at the national and regional levels, as well as the dynamics of digitisation of the National Archival Fund, are analysed. It is concluded that, despite security challenges, the ‘e-Archive’ is gradually forming a single digital space for preserving Ukraine’s historical memory.
GENRE SPECIFICS OF AN ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA-BIOGRAPHY: TO THE FORMULATION OF THE PROBLEM
The article attempts to analyse the scientific works of theorists of children’s biographies in order to clarify the specifics of the genre of illustrated encyclopaedias. The analysis gives grounds to assert that N. Marchenko is currently working fruitfully in this field. An aspect analysis of the historian’s works shows that the narrative should be consistent with the age-related psychological characteristics of the recipients, and the book should be based on facts that highlight the protagonist of the story as an interesting personality. The publication should be illustrated or contain additions such as games, films, etc.
HUBs IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES AS SPACES OF INCLUSIVITY
The article examines hubs, in particular raising questions about the definition of the concept of a ‘hub’ and its relationship to coworking, the significance of educational space and the importance of a safe environment in wartime, the participation of libraries in the creation of hubs, analyses examples of how hubs function in different universities, considers the experience of student initiatives in creating hubs, outlines recommendations for organising offline hubs for digital education (the ‘Dія.Освіта’ platform), and describes the activities of CLUST SPACE smart shelters.
THE CONCEPT OF ‘BLOG’ IN A DIACHRONIC DIMENSION (2006–2025)
The article traces the development of the definition of the concept of a blog in dictionary sources and scientific discourse during 2006–2025. Based on material from the Oxford Dictionary and Merriam-Webster Dictionary, changes in the interpretation of the blog are analysed, reflecting the evolution of the phenomenon itself – from a personal online diary to a multifunctional media platform with analytical and journalistic components. Using a diachronic method, key trends are outlined: a departure from diary-like writing, the emergence of collective forms of blogging, the professionalisation of blogging, and the growth of social and communicative functions. The conclusion is made about the gradual expansion of the concept of a blog and the stabilisation of its terminological field in the 2020s.
FEATURES OF MUSIC VIDEOS BY THE BAND ‘OKEAN ELZY’
This article attempts to analyse the music videos of the band Okean Elzy as a marker of the evolution of Ukrainian cultural space and the development of the music video industry. It shows that since the late 1990s, the band’s videos have transformed from simple surrealistic solutions to complex cinematic forms with deeper dramaturgy and metaphoricality. Particular attention is paid to the period after 2014, when social allusions and documentary elements reflecting social changes in Ukraine appear in the videos. The analysis continues with examples of more recent works, which demonstrate a higher level of production and a move towards the short film format. As a result, Okean Elzy’s videography appears as a reflection of the technical and aesthetic development of Ukrainian music video making and, at the same time, as evidence of the preservation of the band’s artistic identity.
STYLISTIC FUNCTIONS OF URBAN NAMES IN VALERYAN PIDMOGILNY'S NOVEL ‘A SMALL DRAMA’
The article is devoted to the analysis of urban names in Valerian Pidmohylny's novel ‘A Small Drama’ and their stylistic significance in the work with a new type of intellectual hero. Particular attention is paid to the study of the spatial background of this artistic text, created by urban names. It is proven that the urbanonymic system of the novel is not only a means of localisation, but also an important tool for modelling the psychological, social and symbolic levels of the text.
VOLUNTEER LITERARY PROJECT «KNYZHKA V BANTSI»: AXIOLOGICAL STRATEGY
The article analyses the volunteer literary project ‘Knyzhka v bantsi’ as a strategy of the modern student movement with axiological potential. The main focus is on the transformation of the process of promoting and selling books for donations to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine into an effective mechanism for popularising reading and forming civic values.
THE POETICS OF PROPER NAMES IN VALERIAN PIDMOHYLNY’S NOVEL ‘THE CITY’
The article examines the functioning of proper names in Valerian Pidmohylny’s novel ‘The City’. The prevalence of anthroponyms and toponyms in the text is examined, and the historical origin and typological manifestations of anthroponymic names are described. The results of the text analysis confirm the historical importance and contextual significance of the onyms used by the author of the novel.
Copyright (c) 2025 Анна Акіліна https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
WORD-FORMING CATEGORIES OF THE SUBJECT OF ACTION AND THE SUBJECT (BEARER) OF STATE IN LINA KOSTENKO’S IDIOSTYLE
The article examines the word-formation categories of the subject of action and the subject (bearer) of state in the poetic speech of Lina Kostenko (based on the collection ‘Three Hundred Poems’ and the novel in verse ‘Marusya Churai’). The stylistic potential of the word-formation categories of the first non-predicative type of nouns is investigated. It has been established that in Lina Kostenko’s poetic works, nouns formed with the help of productive suffixes to denote the subject of action and the subject (bearer) of state manifest themselves as means of image creation, psychologisation, evaluation, and modelling of the historical and cultural space of the text. The study of the works of Ukrainian linguists (P. Bilousenko, I. Vykhovanets, K. Horodenska, V. Horpynich, A. Zagnitko, V. Oleksenko, M. Plyushch, etc.), as well as our own observations of the language of Lina Kostenko’s works, allowed us to conclude that the word-formation categories of nouns with the semantics of the subject of action and the subject (bearer) of state in the analysed poems go beyond the nominative function and become peculiar markers of Lina Kostenko’s idiolect, associated with the axiological, ethical and philosophical dimensions of the artistic world.
Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
ANTHROPONYMY OF V. SHKLYAR’S STORY ‘BLACK SUN’
The article analyses the onymic space of Vasyl Shklyar’s literary work ‘Black Sun’ through the prism of anthroponymics, in particular, it characterises the call signs of military personnel, determines the functions of poetonyms in the artistic language of the work, and provides a semantic analysis of the proper names of characters used in the novel. It has been established that the onomastic space of Vasyl Shklyar’s work is an expressive means of recreating the events of the corresponding era, forming the figurative structure of the text and reflecting the author’s individual style of language creation.
RECOGNITION OF UKRAINIAN PHRASAL CONSTRUCTIONS IN LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CHATGPT, GEMINI AND CLAUDE
The article is devoted to researching the ability of modern large language models (LLMs) — ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude — to recognise Ukrainian phraseological constructions in texts from the GRAK corpus. A quantitative analysis of the frequency of selected phraseological units and empirical testing of models were conducted according to three criteria: identification of phrase boundaries, interpretation of its meaning, and semantically correct paraphrasing. The results indicate the heterogeneity of linguistic strategies and the different sensitivity of models to the frequency of phraseological units, which has important implications for the further improvement of natural language processing algorithms in the Ukrainian language environment.
Copyright (c) 2025 Єлизавета Григор’єва https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
PURIFICATION AS ONE OF THE TRENDS IN THE UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE AT THE END OF THE 20TH CENTURY AND THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE 21ST CENTURY
The article analyses the theoretical foundations of purism studies and highlights scholars’ views on the definition of the concept of ‘purism.’ Three main categories of purisms are identified, their functioning is analysed, and the named units are divided into thematic groups. Examples of words in the identified categories are provided.
THE CONCEPT OF ‘LINGUOCULTURAL CODE’ IN LINGUISTIC STUDIES
The article considers the concept of ‘linguistic and cultural code,’ which is one of the main categories of the anthropocentric paradigm. It has been established that linguistic and cultural codes are systems of signs, models, and meanings through which culture acquires linguistic form and is retransmitted across generations. Domestic and foreign researchers have identified the main approaches to the classification of linguistic and cultural codes and have shown that codes are fragments of a linguistic picture of the world that organises experience and values and defines the boundaries of national identity. Through the use of linguistic and cultural codes, language speakers recognise and structure reality, as well as read the cultural content recorded in vocabulary, phraseology, proverbs and artistic texts. The cultural, axiological, cognitive, communicative and cumulative functions of codes are considered, which determine their ability to be instruments for transmitting traditions and at the same time responding to changes in society. The typological diversity of linguistic and cultural codes is identified. Attention is paid to the peculiarities of the use of codes in contemporary scientific discourse. The article emphasises that the systematic study of linguistic and cultural codes allows for a better understanding of the principles of the formation of a national worldview. It also contributes to the definition of ways for the further development of linguoculturology as an integrative field focused on the study of humans through the prism of language and culture.
DIALECTISMS USED TO DESCRIBE EVERYDAY OBJECTS IN THE ELECTRONIC MASS MEDIA OF THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE 21ST CENTURY
The article analyses thematic groups of dialectal vocabulary used to denote everyday objects in the electronic mass media of the first quarter of the 21st century. It has been found that the discourse of the contemporary periodical press in Ukraine shows quite frequent use of lexical and semantic dialectisms. As a result of analysing a significant amount of factual material, it was found that the most frequent use of dialectisms in the aforementioned media is attested in the dialects of the south-western dialect area. In the northern and south-eastern dialect areas, such lexemes are used, but to a lesser extent.
CREATIVE WRITING IN UKRAINIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES
The article discusses key approaches, theoretical foundations and practical recommendations for the development of creative writing, and analyses research on this topic. Worksheets for classes are proposed. Analysis of theoretical sources proves the effectiveness of creative writing as a tool for developing students’ language competence.
SOCIAL ASPECTS OF UKRAINIAN SIGN LANGUAGE
The article examines the social aspects of Ukrainian Sign Language (USL) as a fully-fledged natural communication system. It traces the stages of USL development, its official status, and its current use in education and public life. Particular attention is paid to the role of public organisations and educational initiatives in the development of a bilingual approach to teaching children with hearing impairments.
DYNAMICS OF THE UKRAINIAN-LANGUAGE IDENTITY OF THE GRINCHENKO FAMILY (BASED ON THE CORRESPONDENCE AND SHORT PROSE OF MARIA GRINCHENKO)
The article analyses the state, formation and dynamics of Ukrainian-language identity in the Hrinchenko family based on the epistolary heritage of 1883-1890 and Maria Hrinchenko’s short prose (the stories ‘Doctor Isaac’ (1890) and ‘Earned Happiness’ (1890)). The process of transition to the Ukrainian language is traced and typical mistakes and characteristic features of linguistic interference in the analysed texts by Maria Hrinchenko are identified.
GERMAN BORROWINGS AND CALCULATIONS IN THE SPEECH OF UKRAINIAN FORCED MIGRANTS
The article examines contemporary linguistic changes in the speech of Ukrainian forced migrants in Germany, focusing on the emergence of new Germanisms and calqued units. Based on field material from North Rhine-Westphalia, it describes characteristic borrowings, their grammatical and phonetic adaptation, as well as sociolinguistic factors that determine the intensity of these linguistic changes. The study demonstrates that interference, in addition to vocabulary, also covers syntax, reflecting the deep cognitive influence and processes of the daily integration of Ukrainians into German-speaking society.
PROPER NAMES IN PHRASAL UNITS: STRUCTURAL-SEMANTIC AND PRAGMATIC MANIFESTATIONS
The article analyses scientific research devoted to the functioning of proper names in phraseological units of the Ukrainian language. It clarifies the structure, semantic transformations, and cultural and symbolic functions of proper names in phraseological constructions. Particular attention is paid to the nature of the reinterpretation of proper names and their role in shaping the national linguistic picture of Ukraine.
GENDER STEREOTYPES AND PATRIARCHAL DISCOURSE IN THE PHRASEOLOGY OF THE UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE
The article examines the linguistic representation of patriarchal hierarchy in Ukrainian phraseology as a reflection of historically formed gender stereotypes and social models. The phraseological fund of the Ukrainian language is considered as a conservative layer of vocabulary, in which traditional ideas about the behavioural and social roles of men and women are enshrined. Particular attention is paid to the semantic, functional and cultural mechanisms of consolidating patriarchal norms in linguistic expressions. It is argued that phraseological units serve as a tool for preserving archaic social ideas that influence contemporary speech and cultural consciousness.
LANGUAGE PORTRAIT OF THE KHERSON REGION THROUGH THE PRISM OF ONYMY UNITS
The article analyses the most significant works of researchers in the field of toponymy. The publication is devoted to the study of the native land through oikonymic units, commenting on the following proper names: Kherson, Hola Prystan, Kakhovka, Oleshky, Skadovsk (astionyms); Chongar, Voskresenka, Novotroitsk (comonyms); the names of the Black and Azov Seas (pelagonyms); the Dnieper River (potamonyms); Biryuchiy Island (insulonym). Special attention is paid to my native village, Voskresenka, where the names of streets (godonyms) and adjacent toponyms have been identified and systematised.
RECEPTION OF DONNA TARTT’S WORK IN FOREIGN AND UKRAINIAN LITERARY STUDIES
The article provides an overview of literary studies devoted to the research of Donna Tartt’s works, in particular the novels The Secret History, The Little Friend, and The Goldfinch. The following priority areas of study are highlighted: the intermediality and allusiveness of the novel The Goldfinch in the works of O. Koziy, T. Kushnir, and Y. Shulzhenko; narrative strategies and the problem of ‘false narrative’ (A. Tweedy), the theme of control in The Secret History (M. Grip), and the existential-aesthetic paradigm of The Goldfinch (L. Radichova). Prospects for further research are outlined.
RECEPTION OF THE WORKS OF A.S. BAETT IN UKRAINIAN LITERARY STUDIES
The article reviews the scientific work of Ukrainian literary scholars devoted to the work of British writer A.S. Bayett. It is noted that despite the author's significant status in the world literary process, the Ukrainian reception of her prose is still in its infancy. The article summarises key studies (by O. Annenkova, O. Boinitska, D. Drozdovsky, A. Shevkun, and others) in which A.S. Bayett's work is examined through the prism of postmodern poetics, feminist criticism, intertextuality, historiographical meta-novels, and translation studies. It has been established that the research focus is on the novels Possession and the diptych Angels & Insects, while her later novels and short prose require further study. The prospects for further studies are outlined, which consist in deepening the translation aspects and expanding the methodologies for the holistic integration of A.S. Bayett's work into Ukrainian literary studies.
O. MYKOLAICHUK-NYZOVETS’ PLAY «TAKE THE WAITER DOWN FROM HEAVEN, OR WHY DO WE NEED LAST YEAR’S SNOW»: AN ATTEMPT AT A TEXTUAL READING
The article is devoted to the textological analysis of two editions of Mykolaichuk-Nyzovets’s play “Take the Waiter Down from Heaven, or Why Do We Need Last Year’s Snow”, which makes it possible to trace the evolution of the author’s style and dramaturgical thinking. The study focuses on comparing lexical modifications, structural additions, and the expanded system of stage directions that significantly influence the formation of scenic logic, the psychological motivation of the characters, and the play’s tempo-rhythm. The analysis also incorporates the playwright’s interview, which allows the reconstruction of the author’s creative laboratory and his understanding of dramaturgy as an open system capable of transforming in response to social challenges and audience experience. The study makes it possible to determine the play’s place within the context of contemporary Ukrainian “transitional period” drama and to outline the prospects of its stage interpretations, in which the text emerges as a multilayered and dynamic dramatic organism. The research was conducted as part of an educational project during the study of the discipline “Textological Practicum”.
EMIGRATION THROUGH THE PRISM OF GENDER (BASED ON MARIA KOVALSKA’S NOVEL ‘HANNA’)
The article analyses the artistic representation of the female emigration experience in Maria Kovalskaya’s novel ‘Hanna’ based on a gender approach. The main focus is on the analysis of the image of the main character, Hanna, as a symbol of transitional identity, balancing between traditional cultural norms and the desire for modern self-realisation. The study shows that the novel reflects not only the historical realities of Ukrainian women’s lives in camps for displaced persons, but also the profound transformations of gender roles caused by the socio-cultural crisis of exile.
GENDER ROLES AND IDEOLOGICAL MODELS IN OLENA ZVYCHAYNA’S NOVEL “SELIANSKA SANATORIYA”
The article analyzes the artistic reflection of gender roles and ideological models in Olena Zvуchaina’s novel “The Peasant Sanatorium.” It examines the mechanisms of constructing female and male images through the prism of the confrontation between Ukrainian nationalism and Soviet ideology. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of the means of character creation (appearance, language, practices of desire) and their connection with the author’s ideological position. A binary opposition between traditional Ukrainian values and the Soviet model of the “new woman” is revealed, which determines the system of values in the work.
POETICS OF FEMALE EXPERIENCE IN THE LYRICAL PROSE OF OLGA KOBYLIANSKA AND ULYANA KRAVCHENKO
The article is devoted to the analysis of the scientific reception of the poetics of female experience in the lyrical prose of Olga Kobylianska and Ulyana Kravchenko. The relevance of the research topic is determined by the growing interest in female writing and the role of female writers in the formation of modern Ukrainian subjectivity. The aim of the article is to identify the peculiarities of the reception of artistic modelling of the inner world of women in the authors’ lyrical miniatures. The work analyses key emotional strategies, symbolic structures and figurative models of female experience as interpreted by representatives of feminist criticism and gender literary studies. Common and distinctive features in the creative approaches of female writers are identified. Prospects for further research include the study of media interpretations of lyrical prose and the expansion of comparative analysis in the context of European women’s writing.
THE EVOLUTION OF IDEOLOGICAL AND THEMATIC COMPLEXES IN FEMALE COMBATANT PROSE (BASED ON THE WORKS OF L. FOI AND L. ILKIV)
The article demonstrates the changes that have taken place in the depiction of war and humanity in women’s combat prose based on the works of Lyudmila Foa and Lydia Ilkiv. It analyzes how the authors reveal the phenomenon of humanity in extreme situations. It shows the common and distinctive features of the artistic vision of the two authors: in Foa’s work, the motif of physical sacrifice and national-insurgent ethics dominates, while in Ilkiv’s work, the spiritual and psychological experiences of war in a modern context dominate.
FEATURES OF THE REPRESENTATION OF THE IMAGE OF PERSEPHONE IN SCARLETT SAINT-CLER’S NOVEL «TOUCH OF DARKNESS»
The article examines the representation of Persephone in S. Saint-Clair’s novel Touch of Darkness through the prism of classical mythology and contemporary fantasy narrative. It traces the stages of the heroine’s transformation and emancipation and interprets the archetype of the female victim. The specificity of the depiction of characters is determined, primarily Persephone’s relationship with Hades and Demeter, the symbolism of darkness and narcissus. Attention is focused on the feminist reception of the image of Persephone in the context of contemporary literature.
A NOVEL-MEMOIR ABOUT MYKOLA ZEROV, “UNFORGETTABLE, UNFORGETTABLE” BY A. TSIVCHYNSKA: FEATURES OF COMPOSITION AND NARRATIVE
Based on an analysis of the compositional and narrative features of Alla Tsivchynska’s memoir-novel “Unforgettable, Unfading,” this article reveals the distinctive features of women’s biographical writing. It focuses on aspects such as: the thematic specificity of women’s biographical works, the use of heterodiegetic narration in the course of depicting personal history, and the fragmentary structure of the work as a principle of composing memoirs in the novel.
SPECIFICS OF CREATING COMICS IN THE AGE OF DIGITAL MODERNISM: THE CASE OF «SUDOVYI AKT»
The article analyses the process of creating a contemporary graphic novel from concept to final realisation in the context of a new cultural paradigm. The research is based on the theory of digital modernism, which reinterprets traditional approaches to authorship and creativity. Using the example of the author’s project ‘Sudovyi Akt’ (Court Act), the article examines the specifics of constructing a noir narrative, working with the architectonics of comics, and the role of the author as a curator of visual meanings. Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is presented in the study as a relevant tool of our time, allowing one person to realise the entire production cycle of a graphic narrative, overcoming technical barriers and opening up new opportunities for experimentation with form.
BETWEEN LIFE AND TEXT: AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL MOTIFS IN IRINA VILDE’S PROSE
The article examines the autobiographical dimension of Iryna Vilde’s prose, in particular the mechanisms of penetration of personal experience, private experiences and socio-cultural conditions into the artistic fabric of her works. It analyses how the writer integrates her own biography into the literary narrative, modelling female characters, the space of a Galician city, the issues of family relationships and the traumatic experience of the interwar period. Critical studies that interpret Vilde’s prose as a form of artistic self-expression are summarised, and it is clarified which elements of her life story become structural for the novels ‘The Richynski Sisters,’ the cycle ‘Butterflies on Pins,’ and her early short stories. The article traces the dynamics of the relationship between fact and artistic transformation, and emphasises the importance of autobiographical motifs for the creation of women’s writing and the formation of Vilde’s individual authorial style.