Ukraine has deployed a large-scale preparations for the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of poet and artist, a fighter for the people's rights T.G. Shevchenko. In particular, to commemorate the poet's creative heritage, identifying talented young people and promoting the comprehensive development of education in the younger generation to respect the language and traditions of its people Shevchenko annual International linguistic and literary competition for students was founded. The participants, in addition to answers to the tests, have to write creative work (a short essay). Topics are related to culture, morality, spiritual values ​​of Ukrainians that contribute to an association, the formation of patriotism and faith in a happy future Ukrainian state in which Shevchenko believed and what he wrote about. It even made the competition more enjoyable for one of the winners of the III International linguistic and literary contest for pupils.She is the student of "KPI" Lyudmila Troyanovskaya – second year student of the Faculty of Biotechnology and Bioengineering.

Ludmila was born in Kiev, her parents are engineers, so a child was always in a creative atmosphere, and over the years a desire to study in the KPI was formed. Although it was a paradox, that it was easier and more interesting for her to study humanities. Romantic by nature, but willful and deliberate, after graduation, she faced a choice: she wanted to be a journalist, singing career was also interesting for her, but it is not taught in the KPI. But there is the specialty of biotechnology at present interesting perspective and demand in the economy. "On my choice I never regretted - the student says - although I continue literary exercise: I write short articles for different resources and different genres of magazines and works mainly for the table."

As she has said, Ludmila appeared in the competition using the logo: I will try and something will certainly work. It was a good opportunity "to compete with herself", to test her knowledge and skills, the ability to articulate ideas and put them in an interesting way. Especially because she has grown in the Russian environment and she also speaks Russian. And euphonious Ukrainian language attracts creative individuals, so Ludmila never misses an opportunity to practice and improve her skills.

"The competition was very ambitious arrangement, hundreds of creative works of pupils and students were filed," - said the winner. In her view, the evaluation criterion was the observance of the contestants of the basic idea and structure of the text. Winning the competition has added for student more confidence and was the impetus for further work. She is going to "open up new horizons, to conquer new heights and improve herself". Only those who do not give up, can certainly reach the goal.

N.Vdovenko
Translator: Микуляк Жанна ЛА-11