A woman’s view of the Mariupol tragedy (Nadia Sukhorukova #Mariupol #Hope, Valeria Subotina Caption)

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the tragic experience of the inhabitants of Mariupol through a female perspective, reflected in the works '#Mariupol #Hope' by Nadiya Sukhorukova and 'Captivity' by Valeria Subotina. The study focuses on the artistic reinterpretation of the events of the war, which appear as a metaphor for the tragedy of the Ukrainian people and their indomitable spirit. The authors reveal a multifaceted emotional spectrum through their works, combining personal experiences with collective memory. The article examines the thematic and emotional features of the texts, which demonstrate the interaction of individual and national experience. The tragedy of the described events is emphasized through female lens, which allows for a deeper understanding of aspects of human suffering, compassion and struggle. The artistic word becomes a tool for preserving memory, forming identity and understanding war as a phenomenon that has an impact on all spheres of life. The analysis proves that women’s narratives presented in literature not only document experiences, but also form a new dimension of literary understanding of modern tragedies. The texts of Nadiya Sukhorukova and Valeria Subotina are important sources for studying the transformations of Ukrainian literature in wartime, enriching it with new meanings and images. The authors open a unique space where literature becomes a place for preserving national memory and a deeper understanding of complex socio-cultural processes.