Ahatanhel Krymskyi-Ivan Ohiienko: creative personalities dialogue through the era

The article is devoted to the life and work of Ahatanhel Krymskyi and Ivan Ohiienko, prominent figures in Ukrainian history and culture, inspired by the ideas of Ukrainian national revival, democratic reforms, and the development of science and education. The brilliant talent of both scholars was harmoniously combined with their love for Ukraine, its history, and language. In the way of historical significance, Krymskyi’s multifaceted creative personality is undeniable – he was a renowned scholar of Oriental studies, translator of the Koran, works of Eastern literature, an original poet and prose writer, literary critic, conscientious ethnographer, folklorist, profound linguist, author of numerous works on the history of the Ukrainian language, one of the founders of the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, and its first permanent secretary. It is emphasized that Krymskyi’s titanic scientific work is an integral part of Ukrainian science and culture and is of global significance. Another prominent personality of Ukraine is Ivan Ohiienko a talented writer, linguist, publisher, public, political, and religious figure, whose destiny was determined by his love for Ukraine and his desire to serve its independence and prosperity. It is noted that the renowned encyclopedic scholar left unique content and size acquisition. His thorough works on Ukrainian linguistics, church history, and culture deserve much attention. Ivan Ohiienko’s work with the Holy Scriptures completed in his translation of the Bible into Ukrainian, as well as his two-volume work Ukrainian Church. It is also noted on Ohiienko’s active participation in the founding of Kamianets-Podilskyi State University. As is known he was the first rector of present - day Ivan Ohiienko Kamianets-Podilskyi National University. The basis of universal human values today is the pedagogical work of the scholar and patriot I. Ohiienko, an active figure in national educational life who left an invaluable mark on our history.