For the second year in a row, an oblast competition-recitation "Poetic Donetsk" is being held in Donetsk region on the Day of Slavic Writing and Culture. Its goal is to support language culture, develop aesthetic taste, and nurture love for the Ukrainian word among children and youth.
The organizer of the competition is traditionally the Donetsk Regional Palace of Children's and Youth Creativity.
During the competition period – from February 19 to May 23, 2025 – 150 participants from 23 territorial communities, regional out-of-school education institutions, and special schools joined in. All video clips were posted on the "Out-of-School Education of Donetsk" Facebook page with the hashtag #поетичнадонеччина2025.
Participants recited poetry by classics, contemporary authors, folk works, as well as their own poetic lines. The competition took place in the "Artistic Reading" nomination in three age categories.
The themes of the performances touched on the most important values: love for Ukraine, national revival, respect for nature, culture, and language.
The GRAND PRIX in each category was awarded to:
- Karina Karashchuk (Selidivskyi Lyceum No. 1) — "The word is a sharp, merciless sword...";
- Anastasia Doronina (puppet theater "Kapitoshka", Lyman Center for Children's Creativity) — "The beauty of nature is a source of kindness...";
- Sofia Tikhonova (Bilozersky Educational and Cultural Center) — "The language is alive as long as you speak of love!".
Winners of the competition:
- 1st degree laureates – 42 participants;
- 2nd degree laureates – 46 participants;
- 3rd degree laureates – 36 participants.
54 leaders who prepared the contestants were also recognized. 15 educators received thanks for their significant contribution to the development of children's creativity.
We sincerely congratulate all participants, winners, and mentors of the competition! May the love for the native word inspire new generations of Ukrainians to creativity and civic maturity.
Detailed results of the competition – at the link: https://surl.li/uxwquy