The path to the linguistic Olympus: Alina Kuchynska represented BDPU at the 26th Petro Jacyk International Ukrainian Language Competition

Knowledge of the language is not only punctuation rules, but also a weapon, pride and identity. A significant event for our student community took place the other day: Alina Kuchynska became a participant in the IV (final) stage of the XXVI Petro Jacyk International Ukrainian Language Competition.

The path to the final was not easy and required considerable endurance. Behind her are victories at the educational institution level and the regional stage, where Alina demonstrated brilliant knowledge, creative approach and the ability to feel the word.

The fourth stage is the highest level of the competition, where the best language experts from all over the region and Ukraine gather. This year’s tasks required participants not only knowledge of academic norms, but also the ability to think philosophically, analyze complex socio-cultural issues and master stylistics.

The first task, which attracted particular attention at the IV stage of the XXVI International Ukrainian Language Competition named after Petro Jacyk, was to write a reflection on the topic: “Identity without borders: what does it mean to represent your country in the world?” This task not only tested the mastery of the word, but also posed a deep philosophical and statesmanship question to the participants.

This approach of the competition organizers demonstrates that learning a language is not only about grammar, but also about the formation of a conscious personality capable of worthily carrying the Ukrainian name to the world. We are confident that Alina’s creative work has become a worthy contribution to this important dialogue about our future.

The International Ukrainian Language Competition named after Petro Jacyk has been uniting thousands of experts from all over Ukraine for over a quarter of a century. Its goal remains unchanged – to raise the prestige of the Ukrainian language among young people.

Alina’s participation in the final is the result of her hard work and professional support of her teacher, Valentyna Oleksandrivna Yunosova.

We are proud that an intellectual elite is growing within our walls, which protects and cherishes the native word.

We congratulate Alina Kuchynska and her mentors on this high achievement! We wish you inspiration, inexhaustible energy and a victorious result on the final straight!

Department of Ukrainian Language and Journalism