Karazin University Delegates Visit International Summer Symposium '’Ukrainian Studies in Sweden. Methodological Issues and Perspectives"

From August 14 to 17, 2023, the International Summer Symposium "Ukrainian Studies in Sweden. Methodological Issues and Perspectives" took place at Södertörn University in Stockholm, Sweden, bringing together Ukrainian and Swedish humanities researchers. Fifteen Ukrainian and seven Swedish researchers participated in six sections and several discussions.

Karazin University was represented by two scholars from the fields of history and philology. Professor Olena Matushkevych, the head of the Institute of History of Ukrainian Literature, delivered a presentation titled "The Image of Ivan Mazepa in Ukrainian Baroque Literature," and Associate Professor Natalia Aksionova from the Institute of Travel Business and Country Studies, presented on "Ethnological Seminars in Folk Festivals: Achievements and Perspectives."

The event aimed to discuss Ukrainian research in Sweden and promote networking in Ukrainian-Swedish studies. The participants shared their experiences in academic research, engaged in stimulating discussions, and got acquainted with the work of the Center for Baltic and East European Studies, which publishes the periodical "Baltic Worlds" that widely informs the world about the nature, causes, course, and consequences of Russian aggression.

Ukrainian researchers from 13 universities were impressed by the fact that Södertörn University raises Ukrainian flags every day as a sign of support alongside the Swedish flags. This action will continue until the complete victory of the Ukrainian people.

The symposium participants expressed sincere gratitude to the communities of Södertörn University and Uppsala University, as well as to every member of the organizing committee for conducting this wonderful event, and to all colleagues for meaningful and engaging interactions.