Cultural Practices of Ukrainian Youth at the Time of the Russo-Ukrainian War (based on data of the UCF Online Survey)

Abstract

The article examines the peculiarities of cultural practices among Ukrainian youth in the conditions of a full-scale war. The research identified the most popular cultural practices among Ukrainian youth. It revealed the obstacles that prevent young people from attending cultural events more frequently. Special attention was given to identifying the most desired cultural services. Based on the respondents' answers, a matrix of cultural needs satisfaction was formed, which established a zone of cultural needs deficit. This zone represents those needs that have the highest demand among young people but remain unsatisfied. It includes festivals, cultural-historical excursions, comedy concerts, evenings, art exhibitions, and public lectures. The study also revealed the specifics of consuming cultural online products among young people and the level of demand for cultural events of this format. It was also found that almost every fifth young Ukrainian is currently involved in volunteer projects in the cultural sphere. However, nearly half of the surveyed youth do not participate in such events but express a desire to get involved. This indicates that young people have a demand for participation in volunteer cultural projects, and therefore, it is important to involve youth in various initiatives for the reconstruction and development of Ukrainian culture as a significant agent of social change.