The Unknown Orator

"The Unknown Orator" is a personal journal by Mykola Ovcharov, dedicated to the art of public speaking. The publication is released twice a year, with each issue exploring a specific topic in rhetoric and public speaking. The journal combines theoretical insights with practical advice to help improve communication skills.

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Unknown orator: Rhetoric and Democracy

Release #2

The second issue of the popular science journal The Unknown Orator explores the relationship between rhetoric and democracy — from the perspectives of philosophy, history, politics, and the practice of public speaking. The six articles cover: the ontological foundations of democratic discourse, an anatomy of authoritarian rhetoric and its markers, the transformation of communication under martial law in Ukraine, Thomas Mann's anti-Nazi rhetorical activity, the aesthetics of oratory in comparative perspective (Jobs and Xi Jinping), and a practical guide to developing oratorical abilities. The journal is addressed to anyone with an interest in rhetoric, democratic values, and the power of the spoken word.

April 2026

₴250

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