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Discusses the future of Ukrainian nationalism, taking a constructivist (ie, identity as created & subject to environmental conditions) view. First, a model is constructed that successfully explains changes in nationalist ideas & Ukrainian history. Political, religious, economic, & cultural factors of nationalist feeling in Ukraine are discussed. Nationalist movements are seen as composed of such elements as myth, symbols, & communication. Focus here is on myth, emphasizing how it can influence national & individual action & a form national identity. For Ukrainians, the Cossack myth is an example: along with memories of Soviet & German atrocities, it supports the need for military security. The concept of sobornist' (union) is also important in holding the Ukrainian nation together. Schisms in the religious community are viewed as harmful to national unity. It is concluded that the Cossack myth, nostalgia for rural areas & the peasantry, military services, &, most of all, the goal of a democratic civil society in current boundaries can all help to cement Ukrainian national identity. T. Arnold

The study aims to propose a typology of servicewomen's images promoted by the Ukrainian media during the Russo-Ukrainian war. Qualitative content analysis was used as a research method. The study was based on 50 articles about women in the Armed Forces of Ukraine published between November 2020 and May 2023. The timeframe was chosen given the event that marked the strengthening of the Ukrainian government's course to the further development and promotion of gender equality in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, namely the ratification of the National Action Plan for Resolution 1325 – "Women, Peace and Security" for the period up to 2025. The articles were selected based on several keywords: women, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, women in the military, and gender equality. The Russo-Ukrainian war has given rise to the promotion of various images of female soldiers in the media. The media offers its audience two types of servicewomen images: 1) a conservative image based on the stereotypical perceptions of women; 2) a counter-stereotypical image that rejects clichés and destroys gender stereotypes. The conservative typification of images of servicewomen, as a demonstration of society's concern about women performing combat missions that contradict traditional ideas of masculinity and femininity, not only reinforces the idea of traditional stereotypical roles of women but also challenges the prospects of participation of women in combat. The multifaceted gender stereotypical images – "Beauty in uniform", "Model for a glossy magazine", "First of all a Woman", "Beloved Woman", and "Mother" – are permeated by benevolent sexism against women, which has three components: paternalism, gender differentiation, and heterosexual intimacy. The image "Person with special domestic needs" focuses on physiological processes related to the female reproductive system. This content of the image conveys the assumption that women can face an uncomfortable situation when it is challenging to perform the necessary hygienic measures, and this can hinder them from being in the war zone. The counter-stereotypical typification manifested in the "Professional Soldier" and "Rebel" images contribute to overcoming stereotypical perceptions and shaping a society where women have equal rights and opportunities to realize these rights. Creating the "Professional Soldier" image, the media assume that the main prerequisite for a professional warrior is not gender but professional competencies. The "Rebel" image of a servicewoman represents a new generation of women who openly declare their right to be whatever they want and join the military to eliminate the "weaker sex" stereotype. The emphasis on masculinity in the "Rebel" image indicates that, despite the increase in women, the media still perceives the army as a masculine organization. Both conservative-stereotypical and counter-stereotypical images, such as "Sexual Object" and "Lesbian", can be created for purely commercial interests or as a marketing ploy to attract the audience.

The article deals with the description of the problem of identification of Ukrainian Orthodoxy in the conditions of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The authors proceed from the special role of religion in international relations and modern hybrid conflicts in general as well as the peculiarities of the Russian-Ukrainian war as Orthodox countries in particular. The concept of the "national passport of Orthodox churches" of Ukraine has been formulated as a methodological mechanism for quality control and protection of the own identity: to what extent "Ukrainian" in the name of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church reflects belonging to the people of Ukraine. The analysis is based exclusively on church documents: certificates of independence, statutes, resolutions, appeals, etc. An important aspect of the research is the interpretation of the normative part of the documents in terms of their projection and functionality. The authors come to the conclusion that Ukrainian Orthodoxy represented by the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church have different orientations in their identity and reflect, respectively, constructive and destructive models of functionality in the life of Ukrainian society and become a factor of protection/aggravation in the hybrid war. The material was developed within the framework of the project "Social functionality of religion under the conditions of large-scale dangers: ideological-theoretical and practical dimensions" under the state registration number: 0121U109446.