Research on the Ritual Bread of Ukrainians in the Scientific Heritage of Raisa Dankovska (on the 135th Anniversary of Her Birth).

The paper elucidates the biography of Raisa Serhiivna Dankovska, a Ukrainian ethnographer, folklorist, and museologist. It provides an analytical assessment of her scientific contributions, particularly in the context of the historical and socio-political landscape of 1909 and the 1930's. The research highlights that Dankovska's work, especially her studies on ritual pastries, spanning from initial empirical investigations to comprehensive works, constitutes a significant yet underrecognized contribution to Ukrainian science. It also underscores the alignment of Dankovska's research on ritual bread with similar trends in European and domestic ethnography of the early 20th century, establishing a solid foundation for further exploration of the tradition of utilizing bread as a symbol of Ukrainian identity in contemporary cultural discourse. Integrating Dankovska's work into scholarly discourse not only aids in its dissemination but also offers fresh perspectives for analyzing contemporary cultural landscapes and preserving cultural memory. This paper commemorates the 135^th anniversary of the birth of this distinguished Ukrainian scientist, celebrated in 2020. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]