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1000 days of Ukraine’s fierce struggle for freedom

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of November 19, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 724,050 (+1,610) people,

tanks — 9382 (+17) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,092 (+33) units,

artillery systems — 20,632 (+46) units,

RSZV — 1252 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 999 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 19111 (+38),

cruise missiles — 2754 (+1),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 29,548 (+120) units,

special equipment – 3672 (+17). chas.news

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 11/19/2024 regarding the Russian invasion. ukrpohliad.org

In Karachev (Bryansk region of the Russian Federation), explosions rang out at night: a large arsenal of weapons could have been targeted (photo, video). war.telegraf.com.ua

Zelensky on the Russian strike on Odesa: After the calls to Putin, Russia showed that it is only interested in war. censor.net

"Strong condemnations" against Russian missiles

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of November 18, 2024. roughly made:

personnel — about 722,440 (+1,560) people,

tanks — 9365 (+15) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,059 (+38) units,

artillery systems — 20,586 (+30) units,

RSZV — 1252 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 999 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 19073 (+99),

cruise missiles — 2753 (+112),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 29428 (+107) units,

special equipment – 3655 (+2). chas.news

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 11/18/2024 regarding the Russian invasion. ukrpohliad.org

Russians complained about drone attacks: explosions rang out near Moscow and Bryansk. informator.ua

"Strong condemnations" against Russian missiles: how the world reacted to Putin’s massive attack on Ukraine. war.obozrevatel.com

Intermediate finish: 19 thousand destroyed Russian armored vehicles

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of November 17, 2024. roughly made:

personnel — about 720,880 (+1,640) people,

tanks — 9350 (+12) units,

armored fighting vehicles — 19021 (+27) from

artillery systems — 20,556 (+36) units,

RSZV — 1252 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 999 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 18974 (+60),

cruise missiles — 2641 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 29321 (+85) units,

special equipment – 3653 (+2). chas.news

Operational information as of 08:00 on 11/17/2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff. magnolia-tv.com

A drone attacked a military plant in Izhevsk. glavnoe.in.ua

The answer of the war criminal Putin to all those who called him: the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted to the massive strike of the Russian Federation. gazeta.ua

Cotton in the Kaluga region

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of November 16, 2024. roughly made:

personnel — about 719,240 (+1,650) people,

tanks — 9338 (+8) units,

armored combat vehicles — 18,994 (+26) units,

artillery systems — 20,520 (+28) units,

RSZV — 1252 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 999 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 18914 (+28),

cruise missiles — 2641 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 29,236 (+69) units,

special equipment – 3651 (+6). chas.news

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 10/16/2024 regarding the Russian invasion. ukrpohliad.org

In the Kaluga region, they announced a drone attack and an explosion in the city of Lyudinovo, where the oil depot is located. rbc.ua

Zelensky explained what the terms of negotiations with the Russian Federation will depend on. nv.ua

Cotton in the Krasnodar Territory

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of November 15, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 717,590 (+1,520) people,

tanks — 9330 (+11) units,

armored combat vehicles — 18,968 (+21) units,

artillery systems — 20,492 (+20) units,

RSZV — 1252 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 999 (+2) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 18886 (+34),

cruise missiles — 2641 (+1),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 29167 (+77) units,

special equipment – 3645 (+16). chas.news

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 11/15/2024 regarding the Russian invasion. ukrpohliad.org

The counteroffensive of the russian occupiers failed: the Ukrainian Armed Forces stabilized the situation in Kursk region. glavred.net

Drones attacked the Krasnodar region: the target could be the Krymsk military airfield. Video. news.obozrevatel.com

Intermediate finish: 29 thousand destroyed Russian cars

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of November 14, 2024. roughly made:

personnel — about 716,070 (+1,690) people,

tanks — 9319 (+19) units,

armored combat vehicles — 18,947 (+51) units,

artillery systems — 20,472 (+64) units,

RSZV — 1252 (+3) units,

air defense equipment — 997 (+1) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 18852 (+54),

cruise missiles — 2640 (+4),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 29090 (+124) from

special equipment – 3629 (+0). chas.news

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 11/14/2024 regarding the Russian invasion. ukrpohliad.org

During the day, there were 161 combat clashes at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions. interfax.com.ua

The Biden administration plans to submit a request to Congress for aid to Ukraine for 2025. 24tv.ua

Ukrainian troops hold back the offensive of the Muscovites in the Kursk region

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of November 13, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 714,380 (+1,770) people,

tanks — 9300 (+24) units,

armored combat vehicles — 18,896 (+49) units,

artillery systems — 20,408 (+56) units,

RSZV — 1249 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 996 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 18798 (+61),

cruise missiles — 2636 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 28,966 (+96) units,

special equipment – 3629 (+3). chas.news

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 11/13/2024 regarding the Russian invasion. ukrpohliad.org

Command: the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 20 Russian attacks in the Kursk region. radiosvoboda.org

France will hand Ukraine six Mirage 2000-5F fighters instead of three. weukraine.tv

A new record of daily losses of Muscovites

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of November 12, 2024. roughly made:

personnel — about 712,610 (+1950) persons,

tanks — 9276 (+23) from,

armored fighting vehicles — 18,847 (+81) from,

artillery systems — 20,352 (+38) units,

RSZV — 1249 (+4) from,

air defense equipment — 996 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 18737 (+61),

cruise missiles — 2636 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 28,870 (+68) units,

special equipment – 3626 (+6). chas.news

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 11/12/2024 regarding the Russian invasion. ukrpohliad.org

In the Kursk region, the Russians go on assaults every fifteen minutes – Operative and tactical management "Siversk". sprotyv.info

Rustem Umyerov at a meeting with Josep Borrell: Investments in defense industry are one of the most effective steps to help Ukraine. armyfm.com.ua

Cotton at the airfield near Moscow

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of November 11, 2024. roughly made:

personnel — about 710,660 (+1,770) people,

tanks — 9253 (+4) units,

armored combat vehicles — 18,766 (+40) units,

artillery systems — 20,314 (+34) units,

RSZV — 1245 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 996 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 18676 (+57),

cruise missiles — 2636 (+2),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 28,802 (+119) units,

special equipment – 3620 (+16). chas.news

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 11/11/2024 regarding the Russian invasion. ukrpohliad.org

In Russia, an Mi-24 attack helicopter was destroyed at the Klin-5 airfield. 24tv.ua

Great Britain will resolutely support Ukraine in its quest to return all territories, regardless of the position of the United States – the Minister of Finance. nv.ua

Cotton in Moscow (3)

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of November 10, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 708,890 (+1,350) people,

tanks — 9249 (+11) units,

armored combat vehicles — 18,726 (+29) units,

artillery systems — 20,280 (+31) units,

RSZV — 1245 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 996 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 18619 (+44),

cruise missiles — 2634 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 28,683 (+122) from,

special equipment – 3604 (+0). chas.news

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 11/10/2024 regarding the Russian invasion. ukrpohliad.org

Dozens of drones attacked Moscow: the Russians announced the arrivals (video). unian.ua

The US provides Ukraine with more than 500 Patriot and NASAMS missiles. real-vin.com

Cotton in the Tula region

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of November 9, 2024. roughly made:

personnel — about 707,540 (+1,660) people,

tanks — 9238 (+5) units,

armored fighting vehicles — 18,697 (+36) units,

artillery systems — 20,249 (+23) units,

RSZV — 1245 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 996 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 18575 (+49),

cruise missiles — 2634 (+3),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 28,561 (+66) units,

special equipment – 3604 (+2). chas.news

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 09.11.2024 regarding the Russian invasion. ukrpohliad.org

The Tula region of the Russian Federation was attacked by UAVs, local residents reported "loud sounds". nv.ua

Putin will not change, Ukraine needs weapons, not support in negotiations – Zelensky. aspi.com.ua

Cotton in the Saratov region

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of November 8, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 705,880 (+1,580) people,

tanks — 9233 (+9) units,

armored combat vehicles — 18,661 (+49) units,

artillery systems — 20,226 (+32) units,

RSZV — 1245 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 996 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 18526 (+118),

cruise missiles — 2631 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 28,495 (+84) units,

special equipment – 3602 (+6). chas.news

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 08.11.2024 regarding the Russian invasion. ukrpohliad.org

Saratov region was attacked by UAVs: explosions thundered. tsn.ua

The US will support Ukraine’s negotiations with Russia if Zelensky is ready for it. eurointegration.com.ua

New American broom

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of November 7, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 704,300 (+1,400) people,

tanks — 9224 (+10) units,

armored combat vehicles — 18,612 (+20) units,

artillery systems — 20194 (+24) units,

RSZV — 1245 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 996 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 18408 (+42),

cruise missiles — 2631 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 28411 (+78) units,

special equipment – 3596 (+8). chas.news

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 07.11.2024 regarding the Russian invasion. ukrpohliad.org

The ambassadors of 27 EU countries in Kyiv assured of continued support for Ukraine. ukrinform.ua

Zelensky had a telephone conversation with Trump. bukvy.org

Cotton in Dagestan

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of November 6, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 702,900 (+1,250) people,

tanks — 9214 (+6) units,

armored combat vehicles — 18,592 (+11) units,

artillery systems — 20170 (+20) units,

RSZV — 1245 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 996 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369(+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 18366 (+57),

cruise missiles — 2631 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 28,333 (+55) units,

special equipment – 3588 (+1). chas.news

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on November 6, 2024 regarding the Russian invasion. ukrpohliad.org

Drones attacked Dagestan in Russia for the first time, the target was marines in Kaspijsk (video). chas.news

Taiwan transferred MIM-23 Hawk missiles to Ukraine: with the permission of the US and through intermediaries. focus.ua

226 attacks by Muscovites during day

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of November 5, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 701,650 (+1,260) people,

tanks — 9208 (+15) units,

armored combat vehicles — 18,581 (+43) units,

artillery systems — 20150 (+29) units,

RSZV — 1245 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 996 (+2) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 18309 (+29),

cruise missiles — 2631 (+2),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 28,278 (+41) units,

special equipment – 3587 (+0). chas.news

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 05.11.2024 regarding the Russian invasion. ukrpohliad.org

Aggravation at the front: during the day, Ukrainian soldiers stopped 226 russian attacks in key directions. armyinform.com.ua

"Western partners are not responding." There are already 11,000 military personnel from the DPRK in the Kursk region – Zelenskyi. nv.ua

Intermediate finish: 700,000 Muscovites were demilitarized

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of November 4, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel – approx 700390 (+1300) persons

tanks — 9193 (+11) units,

armored combat vehicles — 18,538 (+15) units,

artillery systems — 20121 (+35) units,

RSZV — 1245 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 994 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 18280 (+93),

cruise missiles — 2629 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 28,237 (+77) units,

special equipment – 3587 (+3). chas.news

Operational information regarding the Russian invasion as of 08:00 on November 4, 2024 – Ukrainian General Staff. cripo.com.ua

The US State Department has funded 800 mobile fire teams this year – Brink. gazeta.ua

The Russian Federation suffered record losses: Kovalenko said how much and what the Armed Forces of Ukraine had "grinded". glavred.net

Western countries help Russia in the war against Ukraine

In the war with Ukraine, as of November 3, 2024, the Russian Federation lost:

personnel – about 699,090 (+1,410) people,

tanks ‒ 9,182 (+12) units,

armored combat vehicles ‒ 18,523 (+36) units,

artillery systems – 20,086 (+10) units,

RSZV – 1,244 (+0) units,

air defense equipment ‒ 994 (+0) units,

aircraft – 369 (+0) units,

helicopters – 329 (+0) units,

operational-tactical UAVs – 18,187 (+70),

cruise missiles ‒ 2,629 (+1),

ships/boats ‒ 28 (+0) units,

submarines – 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 28,160 (+46) units,

special equipment ‒ 3,584 (+1). glavcom.ua

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 8:00 a.m. November 2024. blackseanews.net

In Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians), explosions occurred in Simferopol, Sevastopol, Saksky district and the village of Gvardiyskyi. weukraine.tv

In October, Ukraine was attacked by "shahedis" with 170,000 foreign components – Zelenskyi. unn.ua

The world ignores North Korea’s entry into the war against Ukraine

In general, from the beginning of the full-scale invasion until November 2, 2024, the russian enemy’s losses amount to:

tanks ‒ 9170 (+8);

armored combat vehicles ‒ 18487 (+17);

artillery systems – 20076 (+37);

RSZV – 1244;

air defense means ‒ 994;

aircraft – 369;

helicopters – 329;

UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 18117 (+28);

cruise missiles ‒ 2628;

ships/boats ‒ 28;

submarines ‒ 1;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 28114 (+76);

special equipment ‒ 3583 (+4). mind.ua

Operational information as of 08.00 on 02.11.2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff. blackseanews.net

"We will stand firm": DPRK promised to be with Russia until victory in the war against Ukraine. war.obozrevatel.com

North Korea is learning to kill – the world is watching – Zelensky (VIDEO). inshe.tv

Intermediate finish: 28,000 Russian cars were destroyed

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of November 1, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 696,410 (+1,460) people,

tanks — 9162 (+6) units,

armored combat vehicles — 18,470 (+20) units,

artillery systems — 20,039 (+26) units,

RSZV — 1244 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 994 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369(+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 18088 (+25),

cruise missiles — 2628 (+1),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 28038 (+77) from

special equipment – 3579 (+9). chas.news

Operational information as of 08.00 on 01.11.2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff. blackseanews.net

In Russia, they announced that a drone had crashed into an oil field. ua.news

Ukraine will officially appeal to South Korea with a request for military assistance, – Zelenskyi. war.obozrevatel.com

Intermediate finish: 20,000 Russian guns destroyed

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of October 31, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 694,950 (+1,310) people,

tanks — 9156 (+19) units,

armored combat vehicles — 18,450 (+17) units,

artillery systems — 20013 (+58) from

RSZV — 1243 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 994 (+8) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 18063 (+84),

cruise missiles — 2627 (+2),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 27,961 (+121) units,

special equipment – 3570 (+3). chas.news

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 10/31/2024 regarding the Russian invasion. ukrpohliad.org

Drones are attacking the Berdyansk (temporarily occupied by russians) — there are problems with the light. armyya.novyny.live

"North Korean soldiers are an escalation": Zelensky responded to the West’s fears about strikes on Russia. war.obozrevatel.com

Cotton in the Kursk region (4)

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of October 30, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 693,640 (+1,560) people,

tanks — 9137 (+8) units,

armored combat vehicles — 18,433 (+29) units,

artillery systems — 19,955 (+38) units,

RSZV — 1242 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 986 (+2) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 17979 (+40),

cruise missiles — 2625 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 27,840 (+91) units,

special equipment – 3567 (+1). chas.news

Operational information as of 08:00 on 10/30/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff. magnolia-tv.com

UAVs attack in Kursk region: a fire broke out in Russian Zheleznogorsk (video). weukraine.tv

CNN: Part of North Korean troops are already in Ukraine. The US is pressuring China to persuade North Korea to withdraw its troops. babel.ua

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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.

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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.

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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."

This fact increased the number of declassified noble intellectuals who distanced themselves from the interests of their class and settled permanently in the city.

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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."

Shevchenko is a stubborn and attentive reader, a constant researcher who wants to understand the problems of life time and time again.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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New study on Shevchenko

We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "The Current State of Shevchenko Studies" (1930). Today – "3. Textological studies".

Now there is no objection to the fact that seriously studying the possessions of a poet, novelist, publicist or historian is possible only when a certain text of his works has been established.

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New study on Shevchenko

We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "The Current State of Shevchenko Studies" (1930). Today – "2. Study of the biography of Shevchenko".

There is still too much work in the line of biographical research. The period of checking and ascertaining the facts has not yet passed.

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New study on Shevchenko

We continue publishing Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "The Current State of Shevchenko Studies" (1930). Today – "1. Research of the Shevchenko era".

And only in recent years we have seen several works that clearly show us specific features from the Shevchenko era and from the Shevchenko area.

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New study on Shevchenko

We are starting to publish Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s article "The Current State of Shevchenko Studies" (1930). Today – "[Introduction]".

But, one thing is certain, there is a colossal difference between our Soviet Shevchenko studies and the Shevchenko studies for which foreign writers campaign.

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New study on Shevchenko

We are starting to publish Oleksandr Doroshkevich’s book "Studies on Shevchenko" (1930). Today – "From the author".

Methodologically, this collection is still of a "transitional age", but some of my theses will be useful to the future researcher who will be able to look once again at Shevchenko’s entire work with a synthetic eye.

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Schematic map of the Aral expedition of 1848-1849

The schematic map of the Aral expedition of 1848-1849 is now published.

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