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Performed by Kateryna Artemenko, actress of the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be?We look for answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠⁠Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] as part of the Culture During the War program.The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners:Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠⁠Depo.ua — ⁠⁠http://depo.ua⁠⁠DSnews — ⁠⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

Read by Mykhailo Voichuk, Merited Artist of Ukraine. ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We seek answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] as part of the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

Read by Mykhailo Voichuk, Merited Artist of Ukraine. ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We seek answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] as part of the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

Read by Kateryna Artemenko, actress of the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater. ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We seek answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] as part of the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

A popular science essay on the sense of humor in Ukrainian folklore. An organic and multifaceted sense of humor is a defining feature of the Ukrainian national character. Although laughter is considered one of humanity’s universal emotions, every culture develops its own unique way of perceiving and expressing humor — its own national comic tradition. Text by folklorist and PhD in Philology Maryna Demediuk Narrated by Nik Lysytskiy ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We seek answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] as part of the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

A popular science essay on love in Ukrainian folklore. The culture of love — as a core value of the Ukrainian family worldview — is one of the central themes running through folklore. It shapes the understanding of values, ideals, and the inner world of Ukrainians, revealing how affection, devotion, and moral depth intertwine within traditional narratives and songs. Text by folklorist and PhD in Philology Maryna Demediuk Narrated by Nik Lysytskiy ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We seek answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] as part of the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

A popular science essay on democratic spirit in Ukrainian folklore. Democratic spirit is an ethno-mental trait of the Ukrainian people, deeply and consistently reflected in folklore, traditions, and customary culture. Since ancient times, Ukrainians have shown a strong tendency toward equality, community self-governance, the election of leaders, and the rejection of absolute personal power. Text by folklorist and PhD in Philology Maryna Demediuk Narrated by Nik Lysytskiy ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We seek answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] as part of the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

A popular science essay on ingenuity in Ukrainian folklore. Ingenuity is one of the defining traits of Ukrainians — the ability to find creative solutions in challenging circumstances, with limited resources or under external pressure. It combines wit, observation, practicality, and the skill to “come out dry from the water,” often turning difficulties into unexpected advantages. Text by folklorist and PhD in Philology Maryna Demediuk Narrated by Nik Lysytskiy ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We seek answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] within the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

Performed by Kateryna Artemenko, actress of the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We look for answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] as part of the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

Performed by Honored Artist of Ukraine Mykhailo Voichuk ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We search for answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] as part of the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

Performed by Honored Artist of Ukraine Mykhailo Voichuk ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We search for answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] as part of the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

Performed by Kateryna Artemenko, actress of the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We search for answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] as part of the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

A popular science essay on self-expression in Ukrainian folklore. One of the fundamental traits of the Ukrainian national character is self-expression. For centuries, Ukrainians have sought and found ways to express themselves — through words, dance, and ornamentation. This enduring need to be heard, to be seen in the world, and to preserve one’s identity amid centuries without statehood shaped a unique model of Ukrainian culture — one centered on the survival and continuity of the community. Text by folklorist and PhD in Philology Maryna Demediuk Narrated by Nik Lysytskiy ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We look for answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] within the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

A popular science essay on striving for excellence in Ukrainian folklore. The pursuit of the ideal is a profound feature of Ukrainian spirituality. It manifests in high moral expectations of oneself and others, a belief in a just social order, and a deep inner need to seek truth — within oneself, in human relationships, and in the world at large. Text by folklorist and PhD in Philology Maryna Demediuk Narrated by Nik Lysytskiy ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We look for answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore pieces on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] within the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

A popular science essay on the freedom-loving spirit in Ukrainian folklore. The love of freedom lies at the core of Ukrainian identity — a value shaped through centuries of enslavement, resistance, and struggle. For Ukrainians, to be free means to cherish both personal and collective liberty, the independence of choice, human dignity, and the right to self-determination. Text by folklorist and PhD in Philology Maryna Demediuk Narrated by Nik Lysytskiy ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We seek answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] as part of the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

A popular science essay on mutual support in Ukrainian folklore. Mutual support is one of the key ethno-defining traits of Ukrainians. It is expressed in the willingness to support one another, act together for the common good, share with those in need, never leave a person in trouble, and care for the weak. Text by folklorist and PhD in Philology Maryna Demediuk Narrated by Nik Lysytskiy ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We look for answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] within the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

Performed by Honored Artist of Ukraine Mykhailo Voichuk ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project that explores the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We search for answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] as part of the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

Performed by Honored Artist of Ukraine Mykhailo Voichuk ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We search for answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] within the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

Performed by Kateryna Artemenko, actress of the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We search for answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] as part of the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

Performed by Honored Artist of Ukraine Mykhailo Voichuk ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project that explores the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We look for answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore pieces on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] within the Culture During the War program. The opinions expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

A popular science essay on emotionality in Ukrainian folklore. Emotionality is one of the defining ethno-cultural traits of Ukrainians. It reveals itself in sincerity of feeling, emotional depth, and sensitivity to beauty, kindness, and suffering. The aesthetic nature of Ukrainian everyday life and ritual culture shows that emotional expression is inseparable from wisdom, morality, and spiritual experience. Text by folklorist and PhD in Philology Maryna Demediuk Narrated by Nik Lysytskiy ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project that explores the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We seek answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] as part of the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

A popular science essay on rootedness in Ukrainian folklore. A deep connection to tradition is one of the defining ethno-mental traits of Ukrainians. Our culture is characterized by continuity — the enduring transmission of customs, beliefs, and behavioral patterns passed down from generation to generation, even through the most difficult chapters of our history. Text by folklorist and PhD in Philology Maryna Demediuk Narrated by Nik Lysytskiy ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We search for answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] as part of the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

A popular science essay on justice in Ukrainian folklore. Justice, one of the core ethno-mental values of Ukrainians, is vividly reflected both in daily life and in folklore. The Ukrainian worldview is marked by a deep sense of truth, respect for honest judgment, belief in equality within the community, and rejection of tyranny — whether from those in power or from occupiers. Text by folklorist and PhD in Philology Maryna Demediuk Narrated by Nik Lysytskiy ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project exploring the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We seek answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] as part of the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in the project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠

A popular science essay on prudence in Ukrainian folklore. Prudence is one of the core ethno-mental traits of Ukrainians. It reveals itself in measured thinking, caution in action, and the ability to think strategically when needed. This quality took shape over centuries of difficult history — in times that demanded adaptability, the avoidance of conflict with occupiers and neighbors, and the ability to make vital decisions grounded in both personal and collective experience, as well as practical wisdom. Text by folklorist and PhD in Philology Maryna Demediuk Narrated by Nik Lysytskiy ARCHETYPE OF THE NATION is a multimedia project that explores the foundations of Ukrainian national identity. Who were we? Who have we become? And who can — and should — we be? We search for answers in folklore and in conversations with remarkable Ukrainians. Among the guests of the project: Andrii Zelinskyi, Yevhen Klopotenko, Andrii Kozinchuk, Valerii Markus, Valeria Abdal, Raisa Zakletska, and others. Author and host — Nik Lysytskiy, writer and head of the NGO Magic World UA. Watch new episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@magicworldtv⁠ Read and listen to popular science essays and folklore works on the website: ⁠https://an.magicworld.com.ua/⁠ Share your thoughts in the comments — every voice matters in this project! The project “Archetype of the Nation” was created with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation [@ucf_ua] within the Culture During the War program. The views expressed in this project do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. Media partners: Vechirnii Kyiv — ⁠https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua⁠ Depo.ua — ⁠http://depo.ua⁠ DSnews — ⁠https://www.dsnews.ua⁠