All-ukrainian Sociological Research as a Way of Attracting Youth of Ukraine (to the 300th Anniversary of the Birth of H. S. Skovoroda)

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to analyze sociological data that highlight the attitude of modern youth to the outstanding Ukrainian philosopher, humanist educator, poet, musician, teacher Hryhoriy Savych Skovoroda and to reveal the level of awareness among young people about the writer's life and work. The research methodology is based on the application of general scientific methods of cognitive research (analysis, synthesis) and empirical methods of sociological research (survey, document analysis). Scientific novelty. For the first time, the level of awareness of young people and young people aged 14 to 35 years about the life and national-patriotic significance of the personality and creativity of Hryhoriy Savich Skovoroda was investigated. Conclusions. Libraries of Ukraine for youth are important centers that contribute to the knowledge and understanding of Ukrainian cultural heritage by young people. According to the data of sociological studies, it was established that: modern youth are well informed about the life principles and creativity of Hryhoriy Savych Skovoroda; respondents consider the philosopher an example of a strong-willed personality; young people are patriots of their Motherland, who value the history of their region and are proud of Ukrainian culture. It was determined that now, precisely in the period of the national liberation struggle, young people are clearly aware of the value of freedom for the Ukrainian nation, which Hryhoriy Skovoroda professed. The library for youth and youth can hold informational events to popularize the work of Hryhoriy Savych Skovoroda, act as a location for modern youth events. Libraries of Ukraine for youth are important centers that contribute to the true perception of Ukrainian culture by young people. A sociological survey acts as an active way of involving the modern generation in reading and understanding the works of H.S. Frying pans and knowledge of the life principles of a philosopher. Keywords: survey, youth, young people, Skovoroda Hryhoriy Savych, philosopher, freedom, library for young people.