Leisure and holidays of participants of the movement of the OUN and UIA in Zakerzonnia 1943−1947

Abstract

The article deals with holidays and free time of participants of the movement of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the territory of Zakerzonnia (1943−1947). A brief review of historiography and historical sources are represented also. The author starts with telling about few theoretical remarks about leisure and holiday as phenomena of peopleʼs and societyʼs life. It is stressed that Ukrainian insurgents had small choice of free time. But even in wartime they were able to rest. It is emphasized that underground soldiers most of all enjoy to celebrate religious holidays, which reminded them the charm of childhood and family feasts. Main account of holidays and description of features of rebelʼs celebration are scrutinized too in this article. Certain attention is paid to the studying of patriotic holidays within the nationalist community. The author emphasizes that patriotic holidays in most cases have features of official ceremonies. In conclusion author says that holiday and leisure performed several important functions in the insurgents' life.

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Vadym Prokopov

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  • EP ID EP321730
  • DOI 10.15421/261710
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Vadym Prokopov (2017). Leisure and holidays of participants of the movement of the OUN and UIA in Zakerzonnia 1943−1947. Вісник Дніпропетровського університету. Серія Історія та археологія., 25(1), 88-95. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-321730