The writer recently presented his book at a bomb shelter.
Ukrainian writer, translator, public figure, frontman Zhadan and Dogs and Mannerheim Line groups Serhiy Zhadan gave an interview to the Ukrainian Witness YouTube channel, in which he spoke about life in Kharkiv during the war, as well as how Ukrainians adapt to the realities of a full-scale Russian invasion.
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“It seems to me that now the language is being moved, reflashed, reshaped, because our narratives, our speech, and most importantly even the intonations that were acceptable to us, important and basic until February 24, often do not work now. Because reality is often ahead of language, and it is probably much deeper, much scarier, much stronger, sometimes much more motivating than language. Language does not always keep up with this. I think we will have to choose some words to express our emotions for a long time… I think we will have to learn to talk about this war. Because what we have so far probably doesn't fully characterize our attitude and our emotions, “Zhadan said.
He also said that Kharkiv is now a courageous city that is defended and guarded by defenders. , and within it the population works for victory, for resistance, supporting defenders and each other. Some areas, such as the North Saltovka, look apocalyptic. They are the embodiment of what would have happened to the city if Ukrainian troops had not stopped the Russians.
Zhadan also said that the recent presentation of the book at the bomb shelter was not a new reality. The writer is confident that Ukrainians will soon be able to return to the cultural reality that existed before the war.
Even if culture can't resist guns and missiles, it can still make us remain ourselves, “Zhadan said.
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