The Cabaret in Ukraine as a Phenomenon of the Age of Modernism

Ukrainian cabaret emerged as a distinct cultural phenomenon during the modernist era, blending European avant-garde traditions with local folklore and political satire. This study reveals that Ukrainian cabarets, particularly in cities like Odesa, Kyiv, and Lviv, served dual roles: entertainment hubs and platforms for social critique, often navigating censorship challenges. The research contextualizes cabaret within Europe's broader modernist movement, highlighting its roots in French and German venues such as Le Chat Noir and Überbrettl, while emphasizing Ukraine's unique contributions through figures like Mykola Sadovskyi and Les Kurbas. It also explores the socio-political factors leading to its decline under Soviet rule but notes its enduring legacy in contemporary Ukrainian arts.

Oleynikov, S. (2024). THE CABARET IN UKRAINE AS A PHENOMENON OF THE AGE OF MODERNISM. Bulletin of Mariupol State University Series Philosophy Culture Studies Sociology, 14(27), 50–56. https://doi.org/10.34079/2226-2830-2024-14-27-50-56