Daria Borysenko, a student majoring in Political Science, took part in the Adam Mickiewicz University Summer School in Poznan (Poland). She became one of 26 students from Ukrainian universities invited to attend the International Summer School «Difficult neighborhood – Poles and Ukrainians in the 20th century».
During the week, the summer school participants discussed some topics: "Conflict or dialogue of memory? On modern ways of commemorating the anniversary of Operation Vistula; Problems of nationality in Poland after the Second World War; European integration after 1945 - between the Europe of states and supranational Europe; European Union membership - opportunities and threats from the point of view of Poland; "Polish-Ukrainian relations after 1991"; "Hybrid warfare - a new type of war"; "Russian disinformation and its impact on Polish-Ukrainian relations"; "Difficult coexistence - Ukrainians and Poles in the Second Polish Republic 1919-1939". They also got acquainted with the historical heritage of the city of Poznan.
As part of the school, they had the opportunity to listen to lectures by renowned professors from the University of Poznan: Magdalena Lachowicz, Stanisław Jankowiak, Marek Mikołajczyk, Marek Figura, Agnieszka Sawicz.
The summer school participants conversed with the professors during the lectures and extended invitations to a Ukrainian evening, where they treated them to authentic Ukrainian dishes.
The summer school allowed Daria Borysenko to meet interesting people and gain new knowledge and experience. "Now it's not just casual acquaintances, but many happy memories and joyful emotions. This trip gave me fresh air and inspiration for new achievements."
