For sexist statements and Russian narratives: KNU students demand to release the professor

This is stated in the message of the educational and scientific institute of journalism of KNU. "Due to the systematic speeches of the teacher of journalism at Taras Shevchenko National University, Nikita Vasylenko, at pro-Russian platforms, sexist statements and promotion of Russian narratives, the Student Parliament of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Journalism announces the Boycott of the Institute.

" It is noted that from December 23, 2024 until the time of the professor's dismissal, the student parliament refuses to cooperate with the administration of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Journalism. Students noted that they require immediate response to the application and to protect the academic community from the influence of persons who discredit the journalistic profession and the national interests of Ukraine. "We emphasize that these are minimal measures that we have to apply.

If the administration continues to ignore students 'opinions, we will have to resort to strengthening our actions. We urge the university management not to delay with resolving this issue and ensuring compliance with state values, academic standards and students' rights ", - added in the student. Dmitry Lubinets, the Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for Human Rights, also responded to the incident. He noted that Professor of KNU. Taras Shevchenko must check the competent authorities.

The Ombudsman reminded that the teacher had already fallen into the scandal about a year ago, and the students sent a collective appeal to Dmitry Lubinz. Nikita Vasilenko was brought to disciplinary responsibility - the professor was reprimanded.

"I react to his statement for the second time - I wrote letters to the Ministry of Education and Science for the purpose of carrying out state supervision (control) of the activity of the educational institution and to the university demanding to conduct a official investigation. I also see the need to contact the SBU," - added the Verkhovna Rada.

In an interview with the ex -prohibited NewsOne channel, Alexander Shelest Nikita Vasilenko predicted a demographic jump in Ukraine when the peacekeeping forces arrive. According to him, the "hungry Ukrainians" who have lost men in the war will give birth to children from "raised on good food" foreigners. He compared peacekeepers with the Nazis, remembering the birth of "Fritzov children" in the occupation territories after the Second World War.

After that, Nikita Vasilenko urged to discuss the issue seriously and spoke against the introduction of peacekeepers, speaking for the recruitment of observers. We will remind, earlier in the business school at the National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy" canceled the lecture through the views of the lecturer on LGBT+ people. Sergiy Chaplgin himself responded to the cancellation of the lecture, denying homophobia in his words.