On 2 June 2026, in accordance with the work plan of the regional methodological committee of world literature lecturers, a regional conference on world literature was held on the topic “Ukraine through the Eyes of Foreign Writers”.
Students of the Separate Structural Subdivision “Odesa Technical Professional College of ONTU”, group 1MB-01/FB-06, Novykova A. and Melnyk H., took an active part in the conference under the guidance of lecturer Komar N. M.
During the conference, the students presented a video and a presentation devoted to the depiction of Ukraine in the works of foreign writers of different eras. Particular attention was paid to the work of writers who travelled through Ukraine or turned to Ukrainian themes in their works. The participants analysed the image of Ukraine in the literary heritage of Rainer Maria Rilke, Honoré de Balzac, Heinrich Böll and other figures of world literature.
During the conference, there were substantive discussions on the role of Ukraine in the world cultural space and the influence of Ukrainian history and culture on the work of foreign authors.
The participants’ presentations were distinguished by thorough research, a creative approach to covering the topic, a high level of preparation and an interest in the literary heritage of world writers.
Holding the conference contributed to the development of reading competence, critical thinking and research activity.
Following the conference, the participants received letters of appreciation. We wish them further success, creative inspiration and new achievements!
