The Impact of the Revolution of Dignity on Transformation of the National Cultural Values of Ukrainians

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to consider the impact of The Revolution of Dignity on the transformation of national cultural values of Ukrainians. The methodology of this research involves interdisciplinary methods such as historical, that describes the reasons and the consequences of The Revolution of Dignity in chronological order; analytic, that allows to study the transformation of the national cultural values of Ukrainians; semiotic, that was employed to analyse new national symbols; method of synthesis used to sum up the results of the research. Scientific novelty lies in comprehension of the role of The Revolution of Dignity in the transformation of national cultural values of Ukrainians. Conclusions. The Revolution of Dignity transformed the national cultural values of Ukrainians providing the adaptation to the new historical conditions. The revolution provoked the formation of political identity of Ukrainians that sharpened the sense of responsibility and intensified civil activity. Realisation of cultural self-sufficiency resulted in reinterpretation of national memory, national culture and art development and strengthening the position of the Ukrainian language. The understanding of patriotism has changed. Now it is determined by common choice and readiness to protect Ukrainian democratic values rather than by ethnic origin. The value of solidarity, mutual respect and self-organisation has increased significantly that contributed to the ability of the people to join outside the government infrastructure to solve critical problems. In the conditions of the Russian-Ukrainian war new national cultural values such as dignity, freedom, justice, will for democracy and European values became a driver of the national resistance, territorial integrity protection and national identity securing. They provided social sustainability and unity, activated volunteers’ movement.