Poet Igor Mitrov spoke about the crisis he experienced during the war

Poet and veteran Ihor Mitrov spoke candidly about the emotional crisis he experienced after combat, the loss of his home in Crimea, and the difficult search for new sources of inner strength. In this conversation, he reflects on the advent of an era of “new sincerity” in literature, the changing role of the writer during wartime, and the emergence of contemporary Ukrainians as a “rediscovered generation.”

Intent interviewed Igor Mitrov.

The poet explained that his combat experience led him to suffer from depression and undergo treatment. Despite his difficult emotional state and lack of inner support, the writer reevaluated the meaning of his work. According to him, the main goal of contemporary Ukrainian literature is to document people’s heroic deeds, the enemy’s crimes, and to reflect on everything that is happening to the country.

Instead of the term “lost generation,” Mitrov suggests referring toa “rediscovered generation.” In his view, during the war, Ukrainians are rediscovering their own identity and rethinking their core values, which is evident both in the widespread shift to the Ukrainian language and in the overall transformation of society. The poet also noted a change in his own creative work. He has moved away from postmodern playfulness toward a “new sincerity” and a sense of responsibility for every word.

Previously, Intent interviewed Ukrainian actor and star of the film “Shchedryk,” Oleksandr Polovets. The soldier shared his experience of adapting to army life and described how his priorities changed after transitioning from the film set to the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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