These lines by the great Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko served as the epigraph for the meeting, reminding everyone of the incredible power of the native word, which can heal, inspire, and unite hearts.

Today, the Ukrainian word resonates in a special way. It has acquired a new strength, tempered by the experience of war. It is the language of our independence, the language of our defenders, the language of volunteers, and the language of millions of people who have consciously chosen it as their shield and weapon. Every Ukrainian word spoken today is a manifesto of freedom and resilience before the whole world.

In the cosy atmosphere of the café, true lovers of the word gathered: future teachers and educators, lecturers from the Primary Education Department, and talented students. The event offered a special kind of menu: emotions instead of calories, inspiration instead of sugar - poetry and prose for the soul.

Participants in the literary café presented and recited their favourite poems, talked about new books, and read their own poetry and fairy tales, immersing those present in a world of sincere feelings and profound reflection. Works by Maksym Rylskyi, Vasyl Symonenko, Lina Kostenko, Zirka Menzatiuk, Viktoriia Nikolenko, Nadiia Krasotkina, and other authors were featured. The discussion took place in an atmosphere of genuine warmth and fellowship.

While reading their own works, the students experienced a true kaleidoscope of emotions - from sincere laughter to moving tears. They presented both deeply patriotic poetry and touching lyrical works.

The literary café was also joined by Tamara Saveliivna Markotenko, a contemporary Ukrainian writer, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, and Associate Professor at the Primary Education Department. She is the author of more than 200 scholarly and educational-methodological works, as well as a series of heartwarming children's books about Bars the cat and Markiza the dog. She also participates in the social project “Give a First-Grader a Book.” Tamara Markotenko spoke to the students about what inspires her to write for children.

Aspiring poet and university student Viktoriia Boiko also shared her creative work. She emphasized that she writes primarily “for the soul.”

The online event “The Taste of the Ukrainian Word” demonstrated to everyone present that language is not merely a means of communication, but the living soul of our culture. We sincerely thank everyone who shared these unique moments of poetry with us.

The meeting brought incredible inspiration, the warmth of human connection, and faith in the power of words to truly change the world.

According to the Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology