2October 1 in Zaporizhzhya National University began a series of events marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of the world renowned poet and prose writer, classical Russian literature Mikhail Lermontov. Teachers and students of the Faculty of Philology decided to introduce all lovers of poetry, little known facet with the artist. So began the celebration of Lermontov and readings during which dealt with the Ukrainian motifs in his work, the influence of this poet in our literature and poetry revealed relationship with Mikhail Yurievich painting and music.