27 of March marked the emotional and intellectual conclusion of the ?????? ?????? ????: “????????? ????????? ?? ?????? ??? ???????? ?? ??? ??-??? ???????.” It was a week that transformed academic discourse into a profound exploration of the Ukrainian soul, identity, and our collective path toward the future.
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The final day was highlighted by a powerful lecture from the Rector of UFU, Professor Larysa Didkovska. She delved into the deep psychological mechanisms of migration, displacement, and the “geography of the soul”:
??? ?????? ?? ??????????: Professor Didkovska noted that women often demonstrate higher adaptability due to their “multifunctional” social roles (mother, wife, professional). While men may face a “monofunctional” challenge in a new environment, women’s flexibility helps them navigate the transition more fluidly.??? “?-?????” ?? ?????????: From the initial “honeymoon phase” and euphoria of a new place to the inevitable “culture shock” and crisis. The Rector explained that our psychic need for safety – predictable language, laws, and social circles – is what is most shattered during forced migration.???? ?????? ?? ???????: In a moving conclusion, she addressed the shift in Ukrainian identity over the last five years. “??????? ?????? ?????; ???? ??? ??????? ??? ???????. ?? ???? ????? ?????? ??? ?????? ????????? ?? ?????? ????????? ??? ???????? ????????.” This post-traumatic growth is now our primary national resource.????????? ???????????: ?????? ???? ??? ?????
The closing panel featured Olga Dub-Büssenschütt, an expert in migration policy and a representative of the Munich Migration Board. Her insights bridged the gap between theory and the daily reality of the 22,000+ Ukrainian refugees in Munich:
????????? ?????????????: As the first European candidate of Ukrainian origin in the CSU, Olga emphasized the importance of the Migrationsbeirat (Migration Board) as a voice for equal participation in education, work, and culture.??? ??????? ?? “????????????”: The panel discussed the psychological trauma of losing social status. Many PhDs and professionals from Ukraine find themselves starting over, yet their integration is a “double result” – protecting their roots while adding new European experiences.???????? ??? ??? ??????: Success isn’t just about bureaucracy; it’s about building bridges between the Ukrainian community, city administration, and NGOs to ensure that support remains effective and long-term.????????? ?????????
This Winter School would not have been possible without the synergy of many dedicated individuals.
We extend our deepest ????? ??? to:
??? ???????? ??? ???????: For sharing your profound knowledge and lived experiences.??? ?????????? ??? ????????: For creating a world-class academic platform in the heart of Munich.??? ???????? ??? ????????????: For your energy, your difficult questions, and your commitment to Ukraine’s intellectual future.??? ??????: For your solidarity and support.As we close this chapter, we carry with us the reminder that ??????????? ?? ??? ?? ???????? ?? ????????, ??? ?? ???????? ?? ??. We return to our work and studies with a renewed sense of resilience – ready to build a free, European Ukraine.
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Text by Dr. Liliia Bondarenko
