Berezovskyi O. The Ukrainian press of Naddniprіansсhyna: propaganda and upholding the national claims (1905-1907)

The dissertation studies activities of the Ukrainian press of Naddniprіansсhyna of the period of Russian revolution 1905-1907.On the basis of analysis of materials of press, archival materials and special literature, the role of the periodicals in propaganda of national defending of Ukrainians has been investigated. Influence of the Ukrainian press on the defending process of Ukrainians' right to free development of language, education and culture has been analysed. Special attention has been paid to research of the role of the Ukrainian-speaking press in propaganda and defending of political program of decision of the Ukrainian question. The role of Ukrainian periodicals in the national, cultural and state-building movement has been determined.