EXISTENTIAL SELF-DETERMINATION OF DONBASS AS A COUNTERWEIGHT TO ETHICAL NIHILISM

The article explores the essence of the existential self-determination of Donbass as a phenomenon opposed to cultural and historical unconsciousness and ethical nihilism. The concept of existence is analyzed in relation to the mentality of Donbass as a part of the Russian world. The authenticity of the value orientation of Donbass residents as a choice of authentic existence in accordance with the needs of existential self-fulfillment is proved. The authenticity of the value orientation of the residents of Donbass, who made the choice of authentic existence in accordance with the needs of existential self-realization, is proved.