THE INTELLECTUAL ENVIRONMENT IN TERNOPIL IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE 1980S: OPPOSITION AND FORMATION OF PERSONNEL FOR AN INDEPENDENT UKRAINE Cover Image

ІНТЕЛІГЕНТСЬКЕ СЕРЕДОВИЩЕ ТЕРНОПОЛЯ ДРУГОЇ ПОЛОВИНИ 1980-Х РР.: ОПОЗИЦІЙНІСТЬ ТА ФОРМУВАННЯ КАДРІВ ДЛЯ НЕЗАЛЕЖНОЇ УКРАЇНИ
THE INTELLECTUAL ENVIRONMENT IN TERNOPIL IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE 1980S: OPPOSITION AND FORMATION OF PERSONNEL FOR AN INDEPENDENT UKRAINE

Author(s): Andriy Klish, Yaroslav Seko
Subject(s): Cultural history, Diplomatic history, Political history, Social history
Published by: Ізмаїльський державний гуманітарний університет
Keywords: intelligentsia; Ternopil; B. Khavarivskyi; cadres; late 1980s; oppositionality;

Summary/Abstract: The article delves into the intellectual landscape of Ternopil during its reconstruction phase, focusing on the role and impact of the intelligentsia amidst the backdrop of mounting opposition to the Soviet regime and the emergence of national consciousness leading up to Ukraine's independence. Key points addressed in the article include the involvement of the intelligentsia in social and political spheres, the cultural vibrancy of the city, and the preparation of educated professionals for Ukraine's future. It emphasizes the intelligentsia's role in nurturing national identity and patriotic values, as well as its efforts in shaping a new generation of leaders for Ukrainian society. The research draws upon a variety of sources, including archival documents, literary works, and personal recollections, enabling the authors to elucidate the intricate and diverse dynamics within Ternopil's intellectual community during the specified period. The conclusions underscore the intelligentsia's significance as a driving force behind political and socio-cultural transformations, while also underscoring its pivotal contribution to shaping Ukraine's national consciousness and state identity during the transitional phase towards independence.

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