Oleksandr Mykhed will deliver the first lecture of the MML online residency on Ukrainian literature and culture. The virtual residency has been created by the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages with support from the TORCH Cultural Programme as well as a number of colleges (Lady Margaret Hall, New College, Somerville College, University College, Wadham College).

Oleksandr Mykhed’s first lecture is entitled ‘The Language of War’ is based on his personal story and experience as a writer and a scholar and will address how Ukrainians talk about war and how the semiotic system of daily life has changed.

Oleksandr Mykhed is a writer and scholar with an international reputation. Andrey Kurkov, the president oh PEN Ukraine, says: “Oleksandr is one of the prominent Ukrainian writers of the younger generation.” He is a member of PEN Ukraine, has contributed to the Financial Times and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. He now serves in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

This lecture can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4CO2a8NcCg