Within the framework of the USPS publishing program, presentations of the translation of the book by the Polish scientist Marta Studenna-Skrukva “Ukrainian Donbas. The face of regional identity” took place. The translation was published with the support of the Agency for Legislative Initiatives and the International Renaissance Foundation.
In the field of scientific interests of the author from Poland are the regional identities of Eastern Europe, in particular the so-called border zone between Ukraine and Russia. The author is also interested in the concept of “Russian culture of Ukraine”.
The author focused on the scientific literature of her subject, extensive sociological material, journalists’ articles of the Ukrainian independence period, published documents, various narrative sources, Internet resources, and unpublished Ukrainian (including Donetsk) researchers.
Marta Studenna-Skrukwa’s book can be considered one of the first pieces of regional identity – the focus of her research is Donbas. The scientist has done a great job analyzing many sources and exploring various aspects of the region’s existence.
“Ukrainian Donbas. The face of regional identity “- an excellent example of multidisciplinary research that combines methods and approaches of different disciplines.
Copies of the book are available at the Agency for Legislative Initiatives Office upon prior request.
