This article is from the source 'rtcom' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.rt.com/russia/529844-professor-fired-support-language/

The article has changed 4 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 2 Version 3
Ukrainian poet & professor ‘fired’ from university post after sparking wrath of far-right online over support for Russian language Ukrainian poet & professor ‘fired’ from university post after sparking wrath of far-right online over support for Russian language
(about 2 months later)
A popular Ukrainian writer, translator and cultural studies academic has claimed she was dismissed from her job at one of the country's top universities because of her "political dissent" and collaboration with Russian colleagues.A popular Ukrainian writer, translator and cultural studies academic has claimed she was dismissed from her job at one of the country's top universities because of her "political dissent" and collaboration with Russian colleagues.
Evgeniya Bilchenko, who taught at the National Drahomaniv Pedagogical University, announced on Facebook on Tuesday that she had been "fired." According to her, authorities "moved to eliminate her entire department" but were unable to cite any problems with "proficiency or immoral acts." She presented a rating alongside her dismissal letter, in which she was ranked as the best educator in the faculty. Another post had been offered to her, she argued, saying this was most likely just a formality.Evgeniya Bilchenko, who taught at the National Drahomaniv Pedagogical University, announced on Facebook on Tuesday that she had been "fired." According to her, authorities "moved to eliminate her entire department" but were unable to cite any problems with "proficiency or immoral acts." She presented a rating alongside her dismissal letter, in which she was ranked as the best educator in the faculty. Another post had been offered to her, she argued, saying this was most likely just a formality.
"I would like the world to know how political dissenters are treated here in Ukraine", Bilchenko said. She has previously travelled around Russia, holding poetry recitals in the country and, in her words, arranging conferences and publications "together with Russian colleagues." The academic has previously spoken out on what she sees as a stark choice between modern Ukrainian nationalism and so-called "European values," slamming the "domineering of the far-right" in the country."I would like the world to know how political dissenters are treated here in Ukraine", Bilchenko said. She has previously travelled around Russia, holding poetry recitals in the country and, in her words, arranging conferences and publications "together with Russian colleagues." The academic has previously spoken out on what she sees as a stark choice between modern Ukrainian nationalism and so-called "European values," slamming the "domineering of the far-right" in the country.
Because of her stance, she has reportedly become a target for online criticism from ultra-nationalists. Volodymyr Ishchenko, a postdoctoral researcher at Dresden's Technical University, has accused Sergey Sternenko, a notorious far-right figure, of orchestrating "a hate campaign" over Bilchenko's opposition to removing the Russian language from Ukraine's public sphere. He accused the university of supporting Sternenko's cause despite the activist's convictions for kidnapping and his record of explosive rhetoric.Because of her stance, she has reportedly become a target for online criticism from ultra-nationalists. Volodymyr Ishchenko, a postdoctoral researcher at Dresden's Technical University, has accused Sergey Sternenko, a notorious far-right figure, of orchestrating "a hate campaign" over Bilchenko's opposition to removing the Russian language from Ukraine's public sphere. He accused the university of supporting Sternenko's cause despite the activist's convictions for kidnapping and his record of explosive rhetoric.
Bilchenko believes that a 2017 trip to Moscow and St Petersburg, in which she staged creative performances with other artists, led to her being blacklisted by Kiev's security services and listed by ultranationalist forums as a target for abuse.Bilchenko believes that a 2017 trip to Moscow and St Petersburg, in which she staged creative performances with other artists, led to her being blacklisted by Kiev's security services and listed by ultranationalist forums as a target for abuse.
READ MORE: Top Ukrainian magazine names US ambassador as country’s ‘most influential woman,’ highlighting extent of American leverage in KievREAD MORE: Top Ukrainian magazine names US ambassador as country’s ‘most influential woman,’ highlighting extent of American leverage in Kiev
Ukraine has tough laws restricting the use of the Russian language in businesses and in public life, as well as bans on airing Russian films and TV shows. Virtually all Ukrainians speak Russian proficiently, and the language is dominant in the south and east of the country. However, recent drives to increase the uptake and use of the Ukrainian language have seen it become dominant in politics and the public sphere.Ukraine has tough laws restricting the use of the Russian language in businesses and in public life, as well as bans on airing Russian films and TV shows. Virtually all Ukrainians speak Russian proficiently, and the language is dominant in the south and east of the country. However, recent drives to increase the uptake and use of the Ukrainian language have seen it become dominant in politics and the public sphere.
If you like this story, share it with a friend!If you like this story, share it with a friend!
Dear readers and commenters,
We have implemented a new engine for our comment section. We hope the transition goes smoothly for all of you. Unfortunately, the comments made before the change have been lost due to a technical problem. We are working on restoring them, and hoping to see you fill up the comment section with new ones. You should still be able to log in to comment using your social-media profiles, but if you signed up under an RT profile before, you are invited to create a new profile with the new commenting system.
Sorry for the inconvenience, and looking forward to your future comments,
RT Team.