Educational event to celebrate the 208th anniversary of the great Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko’s birthday

On March 9 a memorable date was celebrated – the 208th anniversary of the birth of the great Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko. On this occasion, the Department of Social Sciences held an educational event with first-year students of the 2nd group of the Faculty of Dentistry. The aim was to show the significance of the figure of Kobzar for mankind, to deepen knowledge of local lore, to develop creative abilities of students, to show the relevance of works and connection of the poet with the present, to cultivate respect and honor for the giant of Ukraine – Taras Shevchenko.

During the lesson, students read poems by the great Kobzar, works by other authors about his fate, listened to songs to the lyrics by Taras Shevchenko performed by modern singers.