European Researcher. Series A

702-710

Authors: Oleksandr V. Danylenko

The article reveals the main aspects of foreign political representation of the Ukrainian SSR in the beginning of 1920th. The paper proves that Ukraine was an active subject of the international relations. As the republican foreign ministry was eliminated and its power delegated to the Union’s international agencies (after creation of Soviet Union) the Ukrainian SSR was presented at the international arena through its diplomats, representative organizations, participation in international projects, promotions, etc.

729-736

Authors: Ella V. Nesterik, Taissiya V. Maryshkina

The article examines the semantics and functions of the third person pronouns and the role they play in the novel “Orlando” by Virginia Vulf. It reveals the semantic loading of the pronouns and their influence on the formation of the main character’ image. The authors apply quantitative analysis of the pronouns relating to the character Orlando. They come to the conclusion that the pronouns in the novel are not only indicators of gender specifics but also the main means by which the author models the image of the character and brings together all its parts.

747-758

Authors: Tamara Lukić, Tatjana Stojanović, Bojan Đerčan, Milka Bubalo Živković, Jelena Živković

The first part of paper is dedicated to current research related to traditional handicrafts in the world. Then, traditional handicrafts are viewed from the geographical perspective. The paper analyzes the relationship between the physical and geographical characteristics, the type of handicraft and raw material base. Most of the paper is devoted to the social factors that influence the traditional handicrafts. The paper lists the forms of support to preserve traditional handicrafts that goes in favor of their sustainability. The paper shows examples of work on the preservation of traditional crafts in Serbia. The paper describes the possibilities of placing items produced by traditional handicrafts. By displaying manifestations, paper illustrates some traditional handicrafts. In addition, the paper discusses the actual problems of the traditional handicrafts. The significance of the paper is that it is written record of traditional handicrafts in Serbia at the beginning of the 21st century, because they are no longer subject to monitoring of official statistics. The aim of this paper is to motivate the youth and the unemployed to look for themselves in originality, excellence and financial justification of working in traditional handicrafts. On that way, traditionally handicrafts could to maintain their viability.