Сергій Жадан називав її життям мови. Юрій Андрухович – способом існування, а Іван Світличний – свободою серця. А що означає цей вид мистецтва для вас? Тільки не поспішайте з відповіддю – спочатку пройдіть тематичний тест до Всесвітнього дня поезії. У ньому ми помандруємо від пристрасного сонета до розкутого верлібру, від розлогих шекспірівських п’єс до лаконічних, але повних змістів японських хайку. А заразом – випробуємо свої знання та дізнаємось чимало цікавинок з життя українських і світових майстрів римованого слова.

Northern Iron Ore Enrichment Works's Pellet Shop #2 has started quarterly repairs of the LURGI 552A induration machine.To ensure stable and trouble-free operation of the equipment, the repairmen plan to repair the mechanical equipment at the pelletising, firing and screening sections, and to inspect the conveyor transport of the entire machine's production line and replace the conveyor belts. The list of works also includes the repair of the steel structures of the induration machine hearth, including the replacement of water cooling elements and partial replacement of damaged lining blocks in the firing zone and cooling zone.The work is carried out using high quality materials that will reliably protect LURGI 552A steel structures from high temperatures."The repair measures will ensure that the machine operates at its design capacity of 460 tonnes of pellets per hour," says Andriy GAVELYA, Deputy Head of Pellet Shop-2 at Northern Iron Ore Enrichment Works. - The repair will reduce en

Traditionally, welding has been perceived as a male preserve. However, Natalia Stakhanova proves by her own example: meticulous work and increased attention to detail help her to get better at what she doesThe first time Natalia picked up a welding machine was in one of the shops of the Donetsk-Kurakhove Engineering Works. She was a young girl when she started working at the works as an apprentice welder. It was there that she made her first attempts at seam welding and acquired skills."Over time, my professional skills have noticeably improved,’ Natalia says. "When I started, not everything worked out straight away. But the more I practised, the more techniques I mastered. Seams became stronger and more refined, and the work was very satisfying."That is why, when Natalia joined the energy and mechanical shop of Colliery Group "Pokrovs'ke" more than thirteen years ago, she did not need much time to adapt, as she already knew almost all the intricacies of the job."When Natalia joined o

In March, CG "Pokrovs'ke" miners produced the first million tonnes of coal since the beginning of the year.During the same period, drift crews prepared 2,547 metres of mine workings. LLC "Concentrating Factory "Sviato-Varvarynska" processed the coal in full and produced 521,000 tonnes of high-quality concentrate.Currently, the company operates four coal mining sites and four drifting areas, which include seven crews. The teams are making every effort to ensure the stable and high-quality performance of their current tasks. The main focus of the drift miners is on preparing the mine workings required to put the new working faces into operation. In late February, CG "Pokrovs'ke" commissioned the first working face since the beginning of the year, the northern longwall 11 of Block 10. Today, miners of section No. 2 started working on it. The main areas include the preparation of two more new working faces – Southern longwall 1 of Block 10 and northern longwall 2 of Block 11.Despite all t

Opendatabot, an established service that monitors company registration details and the court register in Ukraine, has published its “Best Enterprises of Ukraine” index for 2024. The rating includes the largest businesses by revenues with an impeccable business reputation, a designation given to the top 10 in each category.In compiling the index for 2024, Opendatabot analysed both the financial reports for 2023 and business reputation of companies. In particular, sanctioned entities or businesses with owners from Russia were excluded from the list.Across four categories of the index, nine Metinvest Group enterprises featured in the top 10:1. Zaporizhstal (no. 1), Kamet Steel (no. 2) and Zaporizhia Coke (no. 9) in the “Processing industry” category.2. Pokrovske Coal (no. 3), Northern GOK (no. 6), Sviato-Varvarynska Beneficiation Factory (no. 9) and Central GOK (no. 10) in the “Mining industry” category.3. Metinvest-SMC (no. 10) in the “Wholesale” category.4. Metinvest Holding (no. 2), t

During the war, Concentrating Factory "SVIATO-VARVARYNSKA" of Metinvest Pokrovskcoal became one of the enterprises that support the country's defence capability. Despite the difficulties, the factory continues to operate, implement investment projects, train staff and provide a large package of social benefits to its employees.To mark the 15th anniversary of the factory's putting into operation, General Director Anatolii REDKA told us how the workers of the concentrating factory have transformed the production process to meet the new conditions and shared the plans for the future.– Anatolii Mykolaiovych, two years of the full-scale war have forced us to look for new approaches to transform the production. Please tell us what has been done and what were the most difficult challenges?– Since the outbreak of hostilities, we have had to quickly adapt to the new realities of life. The first challenge we faced was staff loss, which was over 30%. Thanks to the prompt redistribution of respon

Valentyna Golovko, a compressor unit operator at the Process Water and Slurry Circuit Shop of Northern GOK, knows that everyone can help fight the aggressor in their own way, sometimes even without leaving home. Between shifts, she finds time to volunteer: for two winter seasons, she has been tirelessly knitting socks for the Ukrainian military.There is a constant demand for handmade knitted high socks from local volunteers, as well as from relatives, neighbours and colleagues who have relatives in the trenches. That is why she does not stop working in the cold season. To date, she has knitted more than 90 pairs."I recorded the time: in seven hours, I have a pair of socks ready. They are long, without patterns and decorations – to make them quicker. I really want the soldiers to have warm feet. During the first winter of the war, I could not eat, sleep or calmly watch the video of our guys in the trenches in the middle of an empty field. Mud, cold, rain or snow, and they are fighting.

Those who literally move the life of the plant, are constantly on business and are always at the wheel – the team of Zaporizhstal motor transport department is celebrating the 56th anniversary of the business unit foundation.The drivers of the motor transport department are always and everywhere in the whirlpool of events - at the wheel of cars, trucks, heavy-duty vehicles and special equipment. They transport raw materials, goods, finished products and passengers necessary for production.A team of professionals – mechanics, turners, engineers – ensure the stable operation of vehicles, and dispatchers ensure a coordinated work schedule. In total, 292 people are working in the department today.Each motor vehicle column out of four ones includes a specific type of transport. The professionals of the motor column No. 1 transport large-sized and construction cargo, and the specialists of the motor column No.2 transport passengers and small-sized cargo to the business units. The third moto

In peacetime, Denis Valuiev worked as a mining machine operator at the coal mining site No. 2 of CG "Pokrovs'ke". Before the start of the war, he went to serve under a contract in the 56th separate motorised infantry brigade. Today, the miner defends Ukraine near Chasiv Yar, which is one of the hottest areas of the front. Денис Валуєв The full-scale war caught Denys at the Desna training centre for the Land Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Military training had to be interrupted on 24 February, because they had to meet a column of the russians near Chernihiv. Only at the beginning of May, he joined the tank battalion of his cherished brigade, fighting in Donetsk region.“Then there were fierce battles near Pisky, Maryinka, Krasnogorivka, Grygorivka and Kurakhovo. Then, we were re-deployed to Zaporizhzhia region. After that, there was Bakhmut and the nearest settlements,” Denis recalls the geography of the battles.In military service he holds the position of a senior driver-mechani

For more than two years of full-scale war, Metinvest Group has been tirelessly supporting Ukraine and Ukrainians. The company helps the Defence Forces, delivers humanitarian supplies to affected civilians, takes care of its employees and ensures the operation of its businesses. Every day, every new action brings the state closer to victory over the enemy. Read more about the events and news of the last seven days in Metinvest's traditional digest. 1 Metinvest Business Service expands digital services for its customers 2 Kamet-Steel mastered a new type of metallurgical equipment maintenance and repair 3 Psychological training was held in Zaporizhzhia's Oplich Hab 4 Central GOK employees took part in actions to support defenders 5 An event for educators was held in Kryvyi Rih with the support of Metinvest 6 Zaporizhstal volunteers provide targeted assistance to defenders 7 Kamet-Steel's managers study under a wartime leadership programme 8 InGOK helped Karpovs'ka community solve its wat