"Language is not only a means of communication, it is a weapon that must be wielded skillfully," said Dmytro Pavlychko. Today, these words are more relevant than ever. In times of trial, language becomes our shield and our true strength. Today, the Ukrainian word is a powerful tool in the fight for our values, culture, and the very right to a future.
The regional (III) stage of the XXVI Petro Yatsyk International Ukrainian Language Competition has come to an end. The remote format brought together 133 participants from different parts of Ukraine and beyond. Among them were 24 primary school pupils, 78 pupils in grades 5–11, 14 students from higher education institutions, and 17 representatives of vocational and technical education.
Based on the results of a professional review of the works, the jury, chaired by Svitlana Harna, selected the winners among pupils in grades 3–11.
Results of the intellectual competition.
Primary level (grades 3–4): 8 winners. In particular, Zlata Kondrashina (grade 3) and Ksenia Podlesna (grade 4) were awarded first-degree diplomas.
Secondary level (grades 5–9): 20 winners. The highest results and first-degree diplomas were awarded to Timur Polonsky (grade 5), Yegor Snisarenko and Victoria Kryachkova (grade 6), Anna Lisova (grade 8), and Kristina Pankova (grade 9).
Senior level (grades 10-11): 8 winners. Kristina Khilchevska (grade 11) won the first degree diploma.
It is worth noting the high competition among students in grades 5 and 7, where several participants shared the prize places due to the minimal difference in points.
The winners of the regional round will receive the honorary right to represent Donetsk Oblast in the final national stage. We have high hopes for our children's next victories in this prestigious language competition!
We express our sincere gratitude to the language teachers who, even in wartime, continue to foster a love for their native language and support talented young people.
Together to victory! Let's cherish our native language!