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Cotton in Rostov and Leningrad regions
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of January 10, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 804,930 (+1,830) people,
tanks — 9741 (+10) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,253 (+32) units,
artillery systems — 21,789 (+24) units,
MLRS — 1260 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1041 (+3) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21884 (+71),
cruise missiles — 3017 (+3),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 33473 (+86) units,
special equipment — 3689 (+3).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 Jan 10, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Fires broke out at two factories in the Russian Federation. Before that, explosions were reported there.
Zelenskyy spoke at the opening of Ramstein: what the president said.
Cotton in Khartsyzsk
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 9, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 803,100 (+1,430) people,
tanks — 9731 (+17) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,221 (+16) units,
artillery systems — 21,765 (+36) units,
MLRS — 1260 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1038 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21813 (+86),
cruise missiles — 3014 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 33,387 (+80) units,
special equipment — 3686 (+5).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 09.01.2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces struck the command post of the russian 8th Arms Army Khartsyzsk (temporarily occupied by russians) in the Donetsk region.
The strike on the oil depot in Engels destroyed the Russian army’s fuel, which cannot be purchased anywhere else.
Cotton in Engels
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of January 8, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 801,670 (+1,660) people,
tanks — 9714 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20205 (+16) units,
artillery systems — 21,729 (+19) units,
MLRS — 1260 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1038 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21727 (+19),
cruise missiles — 3014 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 33307 (+81) units,
special equipment — 3681 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 Jan 8, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Explosions were heard in Engels due to a drone attack: a large fire broke out.
Not 24 hours anymore: Trump expects to stop the war in Ukraine in six months.
Intermediate finish: the first 800 thousand Muscovites were demilitarized
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 7, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about/about 800010 (+1970) persons,
tanks — 9710 (+10) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20189 (+25) units,
artillery systems — 21,710 (+45) units,
MLRS — 1260 (+2) units,
air defense systems — 1038 (+4) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21708 (+83),
cruise missiles — 3014 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 33,226 (+170) units,
special equipment — 3681 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 07.01.2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue their offensive in Kursk and have destroyed a Russian armored column.
Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a rocket fuel plant in the Rostov region.
Intermediate finish: 33 thousand Russian cars destroyed
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 6, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 798040 (+1550) people,
tanks — 9700 (+14) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20164 (+45) units,
artillery systems — 21,665 (+62) units,
MLRS — 1258 (+1) units,
air defense systems — 1034 (+2) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21625 (+178),
cruise missiles — 3006 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 33056 (+116) one,
special equipment — 3681 (+4).
Operational information as of 08:00 06.01.2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attack Kursk from different sides amid new Ukrainian Army offensive — video.
It was an explosion in Taganrog for several hours: drones attacked a military airfield in the Russian Federation, details.
Cotton in the Leningrad Region
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of January 5, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 796,490 (+1,730) people,
tanks — 9686 (+7) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,119 (+26) units,
artillery systems — 21,603 (+25) units,
MLRS — 1257 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1032 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21447 (+91),
cruise missiles — 3006 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32940 (+97) units,
special equipment — 3677 (+2).
Operational information as of 08:00 Jan 5, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
GUR attacked the Russian "RegionTransService" on Budanov’s birthday: all servers were taken out of service.
The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine commented on the drone attack on the largest commercial seaport in the Russian Federation.
Cotton in Smolensk region (2)
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of January 4, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 794,760 (+1,510) people,
tanks — 9679 (+2) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,093 (+23) units,
artillery systems — 21,578 (+23) units,
MLRS — 1257 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1032 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+1) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21356 (+107),
cruise missiles — 3006 (+3),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32,843 (+73) units,
special equipment — 3675 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 04.01.2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Explosions near Smolensk: the rocket company "Avangard" was attacked.
Ukraine has not yet received all the Patriots that were promised to it at the NATO summit in Washington, Zelenskyy said.
Ukraine is a training ground for North Korean troops
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 3, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 793,250 (+1,080) people,
tanks — 9677 (+1) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,070 (+14) units,
artillery systems — 21,555 (+3) units,
MLRS — 1257 (+1) units,
air defense means — 1032 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 330 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21249 (+49),
cruise missiles — 3003 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32,770 (+41) units,
special equipment — 3675 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 03.01.2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked the command post of the Russian Army in Kursk region – Ukrainian General Staff.
A special agent from the DPRK explained what the North Koreans are doing in Kursk region: They must prepare for a possible war.
Successful sabotage in the Tver region
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of January 2, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 792,170 (+1,370) people,
tanks — 9676 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,056 (+13) units,
artillery systems — 21,552 (+20) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1032 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 330 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21,200 (+69),
cruise missiles — 3003 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32729 (+54) units,
special equipment — 3675 (+3).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 02.01.2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Atesh movement carried out sabotage on the railway near enemy military depots in the Tver region.
Ukrainian intelligence "greeted" Russians with a celebratory cyberattack on Lukoil and more – source.
New Year’s cotton in the Smolensk region
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 1, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 790,800 (+1,250) people,
tanks — 9672 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,043 (+13) units,
artillery systems — 21,532 (+4) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1032 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 330 (+1) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21131 (+50),
cruise missiles — 3003 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32675 (+49) units,
special equipment — 3672 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 01/01/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Perhaps we were passing by – Budanov about Ukraine’s involvement in the fall of the Assad regime.
Cotton in Russia: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the Yartsevska oil depot in the Smolensk region.
Ukrainian naval drone shoots down Russian helicopter
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 31, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 789,550 (+1,610) people,
tanks — 9668 (+5) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,030 (+27) units,
artillery systems — 21,528 (+34) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1032 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21081 (+12),
cruise missiles — 3003 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32,626 (+75) units,
special equipment — 3671 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/31/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
Historic strike: Ukrainian intelligence fighters destroyed a russian air target with a naval drone for the first time in the world.
UAVs attacked an oil depot in the Smolensk region of the Russian Federation.
The Muscovites again lost over 2,000 soldiers
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 30, 2024.
approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 787,940 (+2010) persons,
tanks — 9663 (+7) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,003 (+22) units,
artillery systems — 21,494 (+44) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1032 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21069 (+31),
cruise missiles — 3003 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32551 (+141) units,
special equipment — 3670 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/30/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
In Zaporizhia region, a headquarters with the russian occupiers was destroyed: the GUR revealed the enemy’s losses (video).
Trump realized that it was impossible to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours and realized something about Putin, – Merezhko.
Intermediate finish: 21 thousand Russian UAVs destroyed
The russian enemy’s total combat losses from 02/24/2022 to 12/29/2024 are approximately:
personnel – 785,930 (+1,730) people were eliminated
tanks – 9656 (+5)
armored combat vehicles – 19,981 (+11)
artillery systems – 21,450 (+42)
MLRS – 1256 (0)
air defense means – 1032 (0)
aircraft – 369 (0)
helicopters – 329 (0)
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 21,038 (+25)
cruise missiles – 3003 (0)
ships / boats ‒ 28 (0)
submarines ‒ 1 (0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 32,410 (+82)
special equipment – 3670 (+2).
Operational information as of 08:00 on December 29, 2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Ukrainian Defense forces struck warehouses and a control point for Russian drones.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry: Putin and Fico are the only leaders who threaten to leave Ukrainians without electricity.
Russia’s faithful allies in Europe
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 28, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 784,200 (+1,690) people,
tanks — 9651 (+7) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,970 (+19) units,
artillery systems — 21,408 (+29) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1032 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21013 (+14),
cruise missiles — 3003 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32328 (+66) units,
special equipment — 3668 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/28/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
Ukrainian defenders repelled one of the largest assaults in the Bakhmut direction.
Slovakia threatens Ukraine with a power outage due to the cessation of Russian gas transit.
First North Korean soldier captured by Ukrainian forces reported
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 27, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 782,510 (+1,650) people,
tanks — 9644 (+14) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,951 (+18) units,
artillery systems — 21,379 (+22) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1032 (+1) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20999 (+28),
cruise missiles — 3003 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32262 (+82) units,
special equipment — 3668 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff of the Armed Forces as of 08:00 on 12/27/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
A North Korean soldier was captured by Ukraine for the first time: details.
Orban praises Putin during massive shelling of Ukraine on Christmas, says Tusk.
Cotton in Voronezh
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 26, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 780860 (+1540) people,
tanks — 9630 (+2) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,933 (+10) units,
artillery systems — 21,357 (+24) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1031 (+1) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20971 (+63),
cruise missiles — 3003 (+55),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32180 (+63) units,
special equipment — 3667 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/26/2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Explosions were heard near a military airfield in Voronezh, Russia.
The power has partially gone out: people in the Belgorod region are worried about a drone attack.
Muscovites try to cross the Dnieper
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 25, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 779,320 (+1,600) people,
tanks — 9628 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,923 (+23) units,
artillery systems — 21,333 (+10) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1030 (+3) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20908 (+74),
cruise missiles — 2948 (+0),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32117 (+31) units,
special equipment — 3667 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/25/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine sank Russian boats while attempting to cross to the right bank of the Dnieper River – Popovych.
Russia has lost all its T-90 tanks and almost all its T-80s. Western analysts report.
Cotton in Millerovo
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of December 24, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 777720 (+1630) people,
tanks — 9624 (+9) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,915 (+30) units,
artillery systems — 21,323 (+10) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1030 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20834 (+44),
cruise missiles — 2948 (+0),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32086 (+47) units,
special equipment — 3667 (+3).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/24/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
In the Rostov region, drones attacked Millerovo, where a military airfield is located (VIDEO).
Zelensky suspects Fico of trading state interests or working for his own pocket after his visit to Putin.
Intermediate finish: 32 thousand Russian cars destroyed
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 23, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 776,090 (+1,990) people,
tanks — 9615 (+6) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,885 (+15) units,
artillery systems — 21,313 (+29) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1030 (+3) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20,790 (+55),
cruise missiles — 2948 (+1),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32039 (+67) one,
special equipment — 3664 (+2).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/23/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
The first robotic battle of the Armed Forces of Ukraine became a key moment in the Russian-Ukrainian war.
A warehouse with parts for the Shaheds worth $16 million was destroyed in Russia.
Re-cotton near Orel
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 22, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 774,100 (+1,820) people,
tanks — 9609 (+15) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,870 (+29) units,
artillery systems — 21,284 (+32) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1030 (+3) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20735 (+50),
cruise missiles — 2947 (+0),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31972 (+81) units,
special equipment — 3662 (+2).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/22/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Powerful explosions rang out in Kazan and Rostov.
Drones again attacked the oil depot near Orel, which was already on fire a week ago.
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New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "The tragedy of lonely feeling" (1930). Today – "5. "Lykera’s Cycle" in Shevchenko’s Poetry".
The "Lykera’s cycle" of Shevchenko’s poems, as we have already indicated in several places, consists of his following lyrical pieces: 1) "The little ones grew up…"
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "The tragedy of lonely feeling" (1930). Today – "4. The fault of Shevchenko’s false "friends"."
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".
And Shevchenko himself could not keep himself within certain limits when he decided to go into conflict with Lykera: this is evidenced by the well-known narration of N. Kybalchich about difficult scenes.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "The tragedy of lonely feeling" (1930). Today – "2. Sources about Likera and Shevchenko’s relationship".
First of all, it is worth recalling the dates and everyday circumstances in this story, in order to then especially carefully define such uncertain moments in memoir literature.
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".
Thus, Shevchenko’s theoretical views on the role of art in depicting nature largely clarify the peculiarities of his poetic achievements.
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".
Here are all the attributes of a romantic picture, like the stormy elements of the river – angry Dnipro, angry wind, coastal willows and ash trees.
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.
The dimensions of Herzen’s "influence" are quite modest, but pronounced in 1857 and 1858. Through Shevchenko’s intellect, this influence mainly passed to the "Daily Notes", through emotions – to political poetry.
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".
"Apostles and martyrs", "great martyrs": this terminology is very close to Shevchenko’s, although a biblical dictionary could have indicated it in general.
New study on Shevchenko
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".
Herzen’s lecture has one weight here: Herzen systematically exposed in his political writings all the crimes, debauchery, and indolence of Russian kings and queens.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article «Regarding the question of the Herzen’s influence on Shevchenko». Today – "3. Herzen’s liberalism and Shevchenko’s revolutionism".
Shevchenko could not care about this civilization that was hostile to him and that is why he repeatedly predicted the death of the then ruling classes.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article «Regarding the question of the Herzen’s influence on Shevchenko». Today – "2. Mentions of Herzen in Shevchenko".
Shevchenko was certainly well acquainted with Herzen’s main works, especially those that appeared abroad in the [18]50s.
New study on Shevchenko
We are starting to publish Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article «Regarding the question of the Herzen’s influence on Shevchenko». Today – "1. Shevchenko is better than Herzen."
Walking the path of political and social radicalism, Shevchenko incomparably overcome the "hegemons" of public opinion at that time and indisputably surpassed Herzen’s ideological concept.
New study on Shevchenko
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".
For me, it is important to establish only a certain consonance, without guaranteeing at all that there is a distinct "borrowing" here.
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".
The beginning of socialist propaganda in St. Petersburg seems to fall on the years 1843-1845, which was marked by the sharp revolutionary rise of Shevchenko.
New monument of Shevchenko
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A photo of a monument in Fort Shevchenko (Kazakhstan; 1997) was added to the gallery of monuments of Shevchenko. |
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "Shevchenko and the Fourierists in the [18]40s" (1930). Today – "2. Petrashevtsi among Shevchenko’s acquaintances."
What was the relationship between Roman Romanovych Strandman, an early Petrashevite, a keen reader of socialist literature and an employee of the socialist "Dictionary", with Taras Shevchenko?
New study on Shevchenko
We are starting to publish Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "Shevchenko and the Fourierists in the [18]40s" (1930). Today – "1. Shevchenko and the Socialists".
I would like to develop the thesis of my previous review of Shevchenko’s entourage, paying close attention to the Petrashevski’s group.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "Petersburg Entourage of Young Shevchenko" (1930). Today – "5. Fourierists among Shevchenko’s acquaintances".
Shevchenko is undoubtedly familiar with the theoretical problem of socialism and communism, of course, in the uncritical forms of the pre-Marx period; we have direct references to this in his works.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "Petersburg Entourage of Young Shevchenko" (1930). Today – "4. Writers are acquaintances of Shevchenko."
This fact increased the number of declassified noble intellectuals who distanced themselves from the interests of their class and settled permanently in the city.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "Petersburg Entourage of Young Shevchenko" (1930). Today – "3. Shevchenko as a reader."
Shevchenko is a stubborn and attentive reader, a constant researcher who wants to understand the problems of life time and time again.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "Petersburg Entourage of Young Shevchenko" (1930). Today – "2. Lack of sources".
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.