Zabuzhko stirred controversy over "boorish journalists" and the death of Oleshko, and responses have already been made to her remarks.

Recently, Ukrainian writer Oksana Zabuzhko expressed her outrage at the media's coverage of the death of director Svitlana Oleshko. She stated that today’s media workers are "substandard journalists."

She shared her thoughts on her Facebook page, criticizing how Oleshko's biography was presented.

"When one of the leading theater reformers in the country passes away, and the media rushes to put out headlines like 'The first wife of Zhadan has died' (sic! — followed by a poorly stitched collection of random biographical facts), this is, of course, substandard journalism,” Zabuzhko wrote.

The writer reminded readers that the revolutionary theater "Arabesky" had been operating in Kharkiv for 30 years under the leadership of Svitlana Oleshko, emphasizing that she was primarily an artist before being anyone's wife, highlighting the unprofessionalism of contemporary journalists.

Zabuzhko encourages her readers to explore the work of Arabesky and understand their significance in the history of modern Ukrainian theater.

Her message has already elicited responses in Ukraine. Noted art critic and historian Konstantin Doroshenko remarked that claims stating there is no cultural journalism or criticism in Ukraine, and that since the 2000s the focus has been solely on singer Meikher and similar topics, reflect only the perspective of the authors of such statements.

"They are simply not interested in anything besides themselves and gossip about Meikher. Because if you care, you can find information and publications about art and culture. It hasn’t always been as abundant in our media as it is now. But those concerned with these topics have always read, written, talked, and listened about them, regardless of prevailing trends. However, when you divide the world into yourself and 'the masses' — what cultural interests can possibly be discussed?” the message stated.

People in the comments also reacted to Doroshenko's words, sharing their opinions.

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