Intercultural communication in crisis: addressing the new wave of Ukrainian emigration

Authors

  • Olena Berehova National Academy of Arts of Ukraine
  • Violetta Dutchak Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
  • Hanna Karas Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
  • Nadiia Kukuruza Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
  • Volodymyr Fedorak Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University

Keywords:

Ukrainian emigration, Ukrainian diaspora, Russian-Ukrainian war, new wave of emigration, ntercultural communication, culture, art

Abstract

The aim of the proposed research is to analyze the dimensions and forms of intercultural communication among figures of musical and theatrical culture within the modern Ukrainian emigration and diaspora, amidst the crisis conditions of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war. The focus of this analysis is the creative activity of performers (instrumentalists, vocalists, conductors) – both soloists and ensembles ‑ who play key roles in the process of international communication. The primary timeframe is 2014–2024, covering the various phases of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The study emphasizes terminological aspects of concepts such as “communication”, “culture”, “intercultural communication”, “emigration”, and “refugees”, highlighting their use in contemporary academic discourse. Special attention is given to the strategies and means not only for preserving the national identity of Ukrainian refugees through culture and the arts but also for fostering their intercultural interaction in host countries. In findings, it is emphasized that the Russian-Ukrainian war, even since its hybrid stage from 2014, has resulted in the mass emigration of millions of Ukrainians, marking a new wave of emigration, but artistic professionals in host countries not only preserve their national identity and represent the achievements of Ukrainian culture but also engage in intercultural interaction. Key forms of such interaction include thematic concerts, festivals, theatrical productions, international academic conferences, and collaborative publications.

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Published

2024-12-27

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Cultural, Economic, and Educational Interconnections in Society