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Cotton in two regions of Russia (2)
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of April 2, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 918,180 (+1,410) people,
tanks — 10,515 (+10) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,880 (+24) units,
artillery systems — 25,576 (+24) units,
MLRS — 1347 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1123 (+0) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 335 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 31505 (+43),
cruise missiles — 3123 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 42687 (+41) units,
special equipment — 3787 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 Apr 2, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Russian cities of Kursk and Taganrog were attacked by drones: evacuation was announced.
Russia ruined all of Trump’s plans for Ukraine: ISW assessed the latest statement from the Kremlin.
Moscow mocks attempts to move towards peace
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of April 1, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 916,770 (+1,540) people,
tanks — 10505 (+9) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,856 (+37) units,
artillery systems — 25,552 (+15) units,
MLRS — 1347 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1123 (+0) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 335 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 31462 (+46),
cruise missiles — 3123 (+2),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 42,646 (+53) units,
special equipment — 3787 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 Apr 1, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Drones attacked the Shaykovka airfield in Russia.
Now Moscow is openly mocking the partners’ efforts to promote a peace agenda, Zelensky said.
Russian-style ceasefire: missiles and hundreds of UAVs every night
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of March 31, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 915,230 (+1,230) people,
tanks — 10496 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,819 (+3) units,
artillery systems — 25,537 (+30) units,
MLRS — 1347 (+2) units,
air defense systems — 1123 (+1) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 335 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 31416 (+71),
cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 42593 (+65) units,
special equipment — 3787 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 03/31/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
On the night of March 31, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 131 Shahed attack UAVs.
Russia must be pressured: Zelensky calls on the US and partners to act tougher.
The creation of the Space Forces of Ukraine has begun
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 30, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 914,000 (+1,510) people,
tanks — 10492 (+14) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,816 (+20) units,
artillery systems — 25,507 (+56) units,
MLRS — 1347 (+2) units,
air defense systems — 1122 (+0) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 335 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 31345 (+111),
cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 42,528 (+130) units,
special equipment — 3787 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 03/30/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense announced the launch of the Space Policy Office: why is it important?
"Impossible to ignore": Zelensky wants a "serious" response from the US to the nightly attacks by the Shahed.
Success of Ukrainian troops in the Belgorod region
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of March 29, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 912,490 (+1,740) people,
tanks — 10,478 (+23) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,796 (+34) units,
artillery systems — 25,451 (+64) units,
MLRS — 1345 (+1) units,
air defense systems — 1122 (+3) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 335 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 31234 (+164),
cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 42398 (+118) units,
special equipment — 3787 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 03/29/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces entered another village in the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation – ISW.
Investments in missile production, air defense licenses, and access to intelligence: Zelensky summed up the results of the meeting in France.
556 units of Russian equipment destroyed in 24 hours
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of March 28, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 910,750 (+1,860) people,
tanks — 10,455 (+17) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,762 (+61) units,
artillery systems — 25387 (+122) one,
MLRS — 1344 (+1) units,
air defense systems — 1119 (+1) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 335 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 31070 (+144),
cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 42280 (+210) one,
special equipment — 3787 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 03/28/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Drones attacked Engels, where Russians store missiles and ammunition – Center for Countering Disinformation.
Zelensky arrived at the "coalition of the willing" summit in Paris and met with Macron.
Intermediate finish: 42 thousand Russian cars destroyed
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of March 27, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 908890 (+1670) people,
tanks — 10438 (+8) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,701 (+16) units,
artillery systems — 25265 (+58) units,
MLRS — 1343 (+2) units,
air defense systems — 1118 (+1) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 335 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 30926 (+108),
cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 42070 (+169) one,
special equipment — 3787 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 03/27/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 96 cruise missiles and significant Russian fuel reserves at the Engels-2 airfield.
There are three principled positions: Ukraine has outlined in the UN Security Council the conditions under which peace with Russia is possible.
There is no Article 5 of the NATO Charter
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 26, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 907,220 (+1,280) people,
tanks — 10430 (+5) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,685 (+15) units,
artillery systems — 25207 (+17) units,
MLRS — 1341 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1117 (+0) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 335 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 30818 (+59),
cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),
ships and boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 41901 (+77) units,
special equipment — 3786 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 03/26/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian Armed Forceshave advanced in the Belgorod region: details from ISW.
Zaluzhny: The Baltic States, Poland, and Romania understand that there is no Article 5 of NATO.
Usual (and not at all small) losses of the Muscovites
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of March 25, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 905,940 (+1,180) people,
tanks — 10425 (+5) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,670 (+18) units,
artillery systems — 25,190 (+61) units,
MLRS — 1341 (+3) units,
air defense systems — 1117 (+0) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 335 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 30759 (+118),
cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 41824 (+98) units,
special equipment — 3785 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 03/25/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The enemy’s concentration point was hit. The Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated dozens of Russian military personnel in the Kursk region.
"The war was brought from Russia, and we need to push the war to Russia back – it is Russia that we need to force peace" – Zelensky (VIDEO).
4 Russian helicopters destroyed
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of March 24, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 904,760 (+1,280) people,
tanks — 10420 (+8) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,652 (+16) units,
artillery systems — 25129 (+81) units,
MLRS — 1338 (+5) units,
air defense systems — 1117 (+1) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 335 (+4) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 30641 (+146),
cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 41,726 (+116) units,
special equipment — 3785 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 03/24/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Missile strike on the rear: Ukrainian commandos destroyed four Russian Ka-52 and Mi-8 helicopters in the Belgorod region.
"Russia is the only one prolonging the war": Zelensky recalled the ceasefire agreement of March 11. Video.
Intermediate finish: 25 thousand Russian guns destroyed
The total russian enemy combat losses from 02/24/22 to 03/23/25 are approximately:
personnel – 903480 (+1470) people were liquidated
tanks – 10412 (+9)
armored combat vehicles – 21,636 (+27)
artillery systems – 25048 (+104)
MLRS – 1333 (+6)
air defense assets – 1116 (+5)
aircraft – 370 (0)
helicopters – 331 (0)
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 30495 (+157)
cruise missiles – 3121 (0)
ships / boats ‒ 28 (0)
submarines ‒ 1 (0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 41610 (+185).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 03/23/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Ukrainian defense forces attacked the control point and 26 areas where the invaders were concentrated.
Zelensky held a military cabinet meeting in Kharkiv: the topic was the meeting in Saudi Arabia and the situation on the front. Video.
Cotton in Rostov and Samara regions
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 22, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 902,010 (+1,210) people,
tanks — 10403 (+9) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,609 (+20) units,
artillery systems — 24,944 (+96) units,
MLRS — 1327 (+3) units,
air defense means — 1111 (+0) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 30338 (+258),
cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 41,425 (+166) units,
special equipment — 3782 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 03/22/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
In the Samara region, there is talk of a drone attack on a company that produces explosives.
The Russian Federation announced UAV strikes on the Rostov and Samara regions.
Intermediate finish: the first 900 thousand Muscovites were demilitarized
The total russian enemy combat losses from 02/24/22 to 03/21/25 are approximately:
personnel – 900800 (+1330) people were eliminated
tanks – 10394 (+17)
armored combat vehicles – 21589 (+28)
artillery systems – 24848 (+101)
MLRS – 1324 (+2)
air defense means – 1111 (+1)
aircraft – 370 (0)
helicopters – 331 (0)
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 30080 (+185)
cruise missiles – 3120 (0)
ships / boats ‒ 28 (0)
submarines ‒ 1 (0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks ‒ 41259 (+165)
special equipment – 3782 (+2).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 03/21/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
In the Russian Federation, there was a new explosion at the oil depot in Kropotkin, which was burning after the attack two days ago.
Drones attacked four regions of the Russian Federation, a new explosion occurred at an oil depot in the Krasnodar Territory – what is known.
Cotton in the city of Engels
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of March 20, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 899,470 (+1,400) people,
tanks — 10,377 (+13) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,561 (+38) units,
artillery systems — 24,747 (+43) units,
MLRS — 1322 (+2) units,
air defense systems — 1110 (+3) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 29895 (+179),
cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 41094 (+91) units,
special equipment — 3780 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 03/20/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
A new batch of F-16 fighter jets has arrived in Ukraine.
Explosions in the Saratov region of the Russian Federation: drones attack the Engels refinery.
Intermediate finish: 41 thousand Russian cars destroyed
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 19, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 898,070 (+1,060) people,
tanks — 10364 (+12) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,523 (+14) units,
artillery systems — 24,704 (+64) units,
MLRS — 1320 (+1) units,
air defense systems — 1107 (+0) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 29716 (+100),
cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 41003 (+111) one,
special equipment — 3780 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on March 19, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
In the city of Kropotkin, Krasnodar Territory, Russia, a terminal designed to pump oil for export is on fire after a drone attack – media.
Zelensky said that Putin rejected the proposal for a complete ceasefire.
The first week has passed – there is no silence on the front
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of March 18, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 897,010 (+1,560) people,
tanks — 10352 (+8) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,509 (+20) units,
artillery systems — 24,640 (+42) units,
MLRS — 1319 (+1) units,
air defense systems — 1107 (+3) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 29616 (+149),
cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 40892 (+107) units,
special equipment — 3780 (+2).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 03/18/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
There is no preparation for freezing at the front. The Russians are bringing up reserves – a soldier from the Rubizh brigade.
Russia has been ignoring the proposal for silence in the war for a week – Zelensky (Video)
Trump is going to talk to Putin about the war in Ukraine
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of March 17, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 895,450 (+1,210) people,
tanks — 10344 (+19) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,489 (+11) units,
artillery systems — 24,598 (+37) units,
MLRS — 1318 (+1) units,
air defense means — 1104 (+0) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 29467 (+54),
cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 40785 (+101) units,
special equipment — 3778 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on March 17, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Russia announced a drone attack on the fuel and energy complex in the Astrakhan region, causing a fire.
Trump announced talks with Putin – details.
There is little faith in the possibility of a ceasefire
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 16, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 894,240 (+1,400) people,
tanks — 10325 (+10) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,478 (+20) units,
artillery systems — 24,561 (+78) units,
MLRS — 1317 (+2) units,
air defense systems — 1104 (+1) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 29413 (+180),
cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 40684 (+113) units,
special equipment — 3777 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 03/16/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
National Guard Major Dmytro Kozhubenko on the signing of the agreement: I haven’t seen the Russians cease fire since 2014.
Putin is lying to everyone and delaying the decision on the ceasefire, – Zelensky.
Cotton in Volgograd and Saratov regions
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 15, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 892,840 (+1,180) people,
tanks — 10315 (+2) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,458 (+15) units,
artillery systems — 24,483 (+28) units,
MLRS — 1315 (+1) units,
air defense means — 1103 (+0) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 29233 (+97),
cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 40571 (+102) units,
special equipment — 3777 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 03/15/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
In Russia, drones attacked the Volgograd and Saratov regions: the target was an oil refinery.
Musk canceled funding for the team that helped return Ukrainian children abducted by the Russian Federation.
Cotton in Moscow and Tuapse
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 14, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 891,660 (+1,410) people,
tanks — 10313 (+6) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,443 (+11) units,
artillery systems — 24,455 (+46) units,
MLRS — 1314 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1103 (+0) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 29136 (+153),
cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 40469 (+114) units,
special equipment — 3777 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 03/14/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Explosions were heard in Moscow and the Moscow region amid a drone attack, and there is damage.
Drones attacked Moscow and an oil refinery in Tuapse.
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New study on Shevchenko
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We must place all responsibility on Shevchenko’s inner circle, on those false "friends" of his.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "The tragedy of lonely feeling" (1930). Today – "3. The course of relations".
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New study on Shevchenko
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New study on Shevchenko
We are starting to publish Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "The tragedy of lonely feeling" (1930). Today – "1. Likera Polusmak in the life of Shevchenko".
Shevchenko did not have his Laura – and therefore his lyrics are only episodically connected with specific female characters, but he had his Beatrice.
New study on Shevchenko
We finish publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "Nature in Shevchenko’s poetry" (1930). Today – "3. Theoretical views on art".
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New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "Nature in Shevchenko’s poetry" (1930). Today – "2. Real landscapes of Ukraine".
It is already clear in advance that Shevchenko could only be fascinated by Ukrainian nature.
New study on Shevchenko
We are starting to publish Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article " Nature in Shevchenko’s poetry" (1930). Today – "1. Early romantic landscapes".
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New study on Shevchenko
We finish publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article «Regarding the question of the Herzen’s influence on Shevchenko». Today – "6. Herzen’s influences in prose and the Journal.
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New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article «Regarding the question of the Herzen’s influence on Shevchenko». Today – "5. Herzen’s influences in Shevchenko’s poetry".
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We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article «Regarding the question of the Herzen’s influence on Shevchenko». Today – "4. The influence of Herzen’s works on Shevchenko".
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New study on Shevchenko
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We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "Shevchenko and the Fourierists in the [18]40s" (1930). Today – "4. The influence of the ideas of the Petrashevites on Shevchenko".
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New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "Shevchenko and the Fourierists in the [18]40s" (1930). Today – "3. Ways of influence of the Petrashevites".
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We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "Shevchenko and the Fourierists in the [18]40s" (1930). Today – "2. Petrashevtsi among Shevchenko’s acquaintances."
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New study on Shevchenko
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New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "Petersburg Entourage of Young Shevchenko" (1930). Today – "4. Writers are acquaintances of Shevchenko."
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New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "Petersburg Entourage of Young Shevchenko" (1930). Today – "3. Shevchenko as a reader."
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Shevchenko was not interested in memoirists: memoirs about him were written by those lordlings-Ukrainophiles who were far from Shevchenko’s revolutionary position.
New study on Shevchenko
We are starting to publish Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "Petersburg Entourage of Young Shevchenko" (1930). Today – "1. Underestimation of the importance of socialists".
Therefore, it is necessary to finally bury this populist-Ukrainophile legend about the romantic intuitionism of Shevchenko’s work.
New study on Shevchenko
We finish publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "The Current State of Shevchenko Studies" (1930). Today – "7. Popularization of Shevchenko".
Modern Shevchenko studies does not at all consider itself to be some kind of "academic", cabinet science, which is far from the cultural demands of the working and peasant masses.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "The Current State of Shevchenko Studies" (1930). Today – "6. Shevchenko is an artist and novelist."
Modern Shevchenko studies broadly embraces Shevchenko’s heritage, which is precious to us, but even on the main lines of this work we have not yet reached firm and indisputable conclusions.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "The Current State of Shevchenko Studies" (1930). Today – "5. Study of literary influences".
We cannot forget the opposite question, which has been very little developed in relation to Shevchenko: the influence of the Ukrainian poet on other literatures, as well as on the Ukrainian literary tradition.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "The Current State of Shevchenko Studies" (1930). Today – "4. Study of poetic style".
We know very little about Shevchenko the poet, the specifics of his work have not been studied for a long time, and the social conditioning of his stylistic contours has not been revealed.