Ilya V. Ganpantsura
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Hereditary writer and activist, advocates for linguistic and religious rights in Ukraine, blending sharp analysis with a passion for justice and culture.
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What are the consequences of the Ukrainian interpretation of the global decolonial discourse?
In this article, I will examine the impact of decolonial discourse not only on culture and art but also on political direction and military tradition. In my opinion, a very harmful trend — captivating in its simplicity — has emerged in Ukraine, fueled by the trauma of war. This trend involves the rejection of a “colonial” past which is, in fact, often our own, such as the personalities and cultural phenomena that shaped Ukraine.
By Ilya V. Ganpantsura5 months ago in Journal
Such Varied Ukrainian Puritanism: A View Through the Literature of Taras Shevchenko
For me, a Ukrainian Protestant who converted from Orthodoxy at the age of sixteen, Protestantism at first appeared as a more secular and freer form of Christianity. But the deeper I explored this doctrine, the more I discovered the great glory of the reverence for labor and the Puritan ethic.
By Ilya V. Ganpantsura7 months ago in Journal
The Philosophy of Two Identities in Ukraine: Normativism and Positivism
Historical Introduction Some Ukrainians, scarred by the trauma of war, say: “We will never again have anything to do with Russians.” But many also recall the experience of the 1920s–30s, when Poles carried out a cultural genocide against Ukrainians in Galicia. This later led to a response — a real and bloody genocide committed by Ukrainians in the 1940s, known as the Volhynia Massacre or Volhynian Tragedy. Yet since 1991, every Ukrainian president has visited Western Ukraine or Poland to offer apologies, calling the events a “tragedy.” In turn, during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Poland received nearly a million Ukrainian refugees.
By Ilya V. Ganpantsura7 months ago in Journal
Arestovych And Baumeister: The Main Critics Of Ukraine’s Fate
In public life, the sense that you are being heard and can influence the world around you is immensely valuable. You don’t feel like a pawn on the chessboard of politics. My hero today — a soldier, analyst, volunteer, blogger, and psychologist — is Oleksiy Arestovych. But today, I would like to examine his primary, often overlooked calling: that of a critic of fate.
By Ilya V. Ganpantsura8 months ago in Humans
Light Curves — Colors of the Universe
About Stellar Light Curves What are light curves, and why study them? And why should ordinary people care? Now that we’ve set the questions, let’s quickly grasp the concepts, and I’ll help you develop not only a deep understanding but also a bold interest in the topic. After all, that’s the main goal of a popular science article. So, let’s begin…
By Ilya V. Ganpantsura9 months ago in Journal
Zelensky’s Rule — The Result: Dictatorship
Restriction of Freedoms On April 4, 2024, Ukraine withdrew from its obligation to comply with the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Freedoms. The authorities refused to adhere to several provisions of this convention, including:
By Ilya V. Ganpantsura10 months ago in Journal
The Ban on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church: An Overview of the Situation
The much-suffering eastern branch of Christianity — Orthodoxy — endured a challenging 20th century that tested its very existence. The horrors of confiscation of church property, the closure of monasteries and churches, and the seizure of church lands during the 1917 Revolution and under the Bolsheviks left deep scars. One might think that the 21st-century democracies of Eastern Europe would bring peace to religion, but unfortunately, we are facing new challenges today, right in the sacred city for Orthodoxy — Kyiv.
By Ilya V. Ganpantsura11 months ago in Journal
Mobilization in Ukraine: Mistakes and Tragedies
Disposition Since February 2024, Ukraine has lost Avdiivka. The Ukrainian army suffered significant losses but managed to exit the city, avoiding encirclement. The loss of Avdiivka happened even faster than the loss of Bakhmut in 2022–23, where Ukrainian forces held back Russia in northern Donetsk Oblast. After Bakhmut, this was the first rapid loss of a major city. According to the Deep State map, Avdiivka fell in approximately 120 days since the beginning of the intense offensive.
By Ilya V. Ganpantsura11 months ago in Journal
Trump and JFK — From the Moon to Mankind
But with all these challenges and nuances, has American society stopped looking to the stars and dreaming of exploring new frontiers? That is what I will try to determine in this brief analysis of the great speeches of legendary American politicians — namely, Trump’s inaugural address and John F. Kennedy’s “Moon Speech.”
By Ilya V. Ganpantsura11 months ago in History
Oppression of the Russian Language in Ukraine: Tragedies and Dialectical Analysis
Since the full-scale invasion by Russia, and especially after the Bucha massacre, an old trend has gained momentum in Ukraine—the rejection of one's native (often Russian) language in favor of Ukrainian. This can be understood from two perspectives.
By Ilya V. Ganpantsura12 months ago in Journal
