Liudmyla Harmash

From

H.S. Skovoroda National Pedagogical University, Kharkiv - UA

In residence at

Cultural and Discursive Interactions (ICD) / University of Tours - FR

Host scientist

Anna Krykun

PROJECT

Fictional and Non-fictonal Ukrainian Literature of the Russian-Ukrainian War

This research examines Ukrainian wartime literature, both fictional and non-fictional, to analyze its engagement with cultural reparation, collective memory, and politically charged historical discourses. It explores how these texts address themes of loss, trauma, and injustice, integrating documentary evidence, historical facts, and personal accounts.
 The study emphasizes literature’s role in psychological rehabilitation, societal resilience, and unity during conflict while addressing broader epistemological challenges in cultural and historical understanding. It highlights literature’s capacity to document and reinterpret traumatic experiences, foster collective memory, and serve as a tool for narrative therapy and social cohesion. It also examines how wartime literature constructs "imagined communities" (Benedict Anderson) and redefines individual and collective identities during crises, contributing to global discussions on memory, trauma, and identity.
Collaborations with Ukrainian and European research institutes enhance the interdisciplinary approach. The project aligns with the 2024-2028 program "Individual and Community" of the Interactions Culturelles et Discursives (ICD) research unit at the University of Tours and NEOLAiA university consortium.
Key initiatives include a Trauma and Memory Studies conference, a seminar on postcolonial and post-totalitarian themes, and a digital archive of Ukrainian wartime literature. These efforts aim to produce joint publications, establish a sustainable research network, and involve emerging scholars. The outcomes will advance academic understanding and provide practical applications for cultural reparation and psychological rehabilitation in post-conflict societies.