THE MAIN MILESTONES OF LIFE AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES OF OLEKSANDR DUKHNOVYCH (1803-1865)

Particular features of historical epoch of the famous Ukrainian Transcarpathian writer, philosopher, pedagogue Oleksandr Dukhnovych, his attitude towards the Hungarian revolution of 1848-1849 are analyzed in the article. The writer's activities and its influence оn Transcarpathian social and political life, the major themes and genres, the author's specificity of solving the language orientation problems are examined. Dukhnovych's philosophical positions, his interpretation of problems of human existence and vocation, importance of moral principles, moral education and improvements in the organization of social and political life and governing of the state are revealed. Some of Dukhnovych's works about the history of Transcarpathia, in particular his views on the reciprocal historical influences between Transcarpathian Ukrainians and Hungarians are touched upon. Dukhnovych's creative work in the field of pedagogy, primary basics of the researcher's educational system, and requirements for the teacher are characterized.