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Leonid Ushkalov (1956-2019) was a literary critic and writer, Doctor of Philology, Professor at Hryhorii Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University. For many people, he opened the incomparable world of Ukrainian literature, and for several generations of literary scholars he was a teacher. However, above all, he was an outstanding Skovoroda scholar: he began studying this topic in graduate school and never parted with it throughout his life. In one of his interviews, he said that from his youth he dreamed of becoming a philosopher, but became a philologist. Perhaps that is why the wandering philosopher Hryhorii Skovoroda is a defining figure in his scientific world. The researcher also believed that the image of Skovoroda overcomes all reassessments of values and remains relevant. It is difficult to list all of his research on his favourite hero, but each of them was an event. But the monumental publication of the complete academic collection of works by Hryhorii Skovoroda, compiled and edited by Leonid Ushkalov, is considered to be the undoubted achievement of the entire world of Skovoroda studies - the introductory article to it is also included in this collection. Since then, the publication has been a valuable source for philosophers, literary critics, linguists, cultural studies, educators, theologians, and other specialists studying Skovoroda's work, and a reliable basis for translating his works into other languages and preparing popular editions. Ushkalov himself has repeatedly conquered the heights of writing: without losing a single iota of facts and documents, he established a trusting connection with the general readership with his stories. His colleagues emphasise that he was able to write vividly, impressing with his non-standard thought processes, multidisciplinary knowledge, play of associations, and beauty of style. The collection includes diverse works by the author. In particular, the research "Potebnia and Skovoroda: Catching an Elusive Bird," which Leonid Ushkalov considered one of his best academic works.