Language is the heart of a nation
27/10/25, 03:00
On October 27, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language — a holiday of the word that shapes thought, preserves memory, and unites the nation.
On this day, Ukrainians honor Nestor the Chronicler, a monk of the Kyiv-Pechersk Monastery and the author of The Tale of Bygone Years. This chronicle, created in Kyiv in the 11th–12th centuries, became the foundation of Ukrainian written tradition and one of the earliest monuments of Ukrainian culture.
Language is the home of the soul.
It holds a nation together even when cities fall.
The Ukrainian language has travelled a long road — it spoke in chronicles, in the kobzars’ epics, in songs and poetry.
Every word carries memory. When a child speaks Ukrainian, they continue the story of their people. Through language, tradition, prayer, and family warmth are passed on.
There are over 7,000 languages in the world, yet about 25 disappear each year. When a language disappears, a nation’s soul fades away. Ukrainians have preserved theirs — this is the power of faith and dignity.
In the 19th century, the Tsarist regime restricted the Ukrainian language.
In the 20th century, the Soviet system tried to make it secondary.
Today, it is heard in schools, on the frontlines, in science, and in culture.
More than 85% of citizens now call Ukrainian their native language — and this number continues to grow. The language has become a symbol of resilience and shared will.
It opens doors to the world: Ukrainian films receive international awards, songs resound on global stages, and Ukrainian writers are read across many countries.
Language shapes character. In it lies precision and musicality, strength and gentleness.
It creates a space of sincerity, respect, and trust.
In schools, children learn Ukrainian through stories and art.
Teachers explain: language is the key to freedom.
Those who speak in their own words think with their own minds.
Each generation adds new colors to the language, preserving its beauty. Within it lives the energy of culture. Language grows together with the people.
In times of war, it sounds firm — the Ukrainian word supports, heals, and unites.
Language is a weapon that protects identity.
Every year on October 27, Ukrainians around the world take part in the National Unity Radio Dictation — a collective act proving that the word can unite people even across distances.
The Ukrainian language is like a light that never fades.
It guides through hardship, preserves memory, and creates the future.
