Language unites generations: the first university stage of the XXVI International Ukrainian Language Competition named after Petro Jacyk has started

On October 17, the 1st university stage of the 26th Petro Yatsyk International Ukrainian Language Competition traditionally started at Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University. The organizer and coordinator of the event was the Department of Ukrainian Studies and General Language Training of the Faculty of Humanities. The moderator of the competition is associate professor Tetyana Katysh.

The international competition is held before the Day of Ukrainian writing and language. It was founded by Petro Yatsik, a Canadian entrepreneur of Ukrainian origin, a well-known philanthropist who supported numerous scientific initiatives of Ukrainian studies. Schoolchildren, students and cadets from more than twenty countries of the world take part in the competition every year.

This year, the opening of the university stage took place in a remote format. Student youth from various faculties of the university took part in the competition. Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Associate Professor Iryna Voronyuk addressed the participants with a welcoming speech, stressing that today, in the conditions of war, the Ukrainian language is a weapon and a border that separates us from the enemy and its influence.

Associate professor of the Department of Ukrainian Studies and General Language Training Tetyana Katysh introduced the participants to the organizational aspects of the competition. Students received creative tasks aimed at testing knowledge of lexicology, morphology, syntax, stylistics and spelling norms.

Based on the results of the evaluation of the works, the jury consisting of assistant professors Tetyana Bilenko, Iryna Voronyuk, Tetyana Katysh and senior lecturer Lina Myronyuk will determine the winners among our students. The best participants will soon represent the university at the regional stage of the competition.

We wish you success!