About the magazine

“Unknown Orator” is the first popular science journal in Ukraine fully dedicated to public speaking and nonverbal communication. It was founded in 2025 by Mykola Ovcharov, a public speaking specialist and founder of the Institute of Rhetoric.

The journal is published in three languages — Ukrainian, English, and Arabic, which makes it accessible to an international audience. Each issue is devoted to a separate topic of public speaking, allowing a specific aspect of communication to be explored in depth.

UDC: 808.5

Media Identifier: R40-06339

ISSN 3083-7294 (print)

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Periodicity: twice a year.

Our Mission

To reveal the secrets of effective communication, help readers understand the power of public speaking, and teach them how to use it to achieve success in both personal and professional life.

Journal Features

• Scientific approach — a combination of theoretical knowledge from evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and cultural studies.
• Author’s illustrations — unique photographs and visual materials by Mykola Ovcharov. Cross-cultural analysis of communication in different cultures of the world.
• Practical advice — specific techniques and exercises for developing public speaking skills.

Who This Journal Is For

“Unknown Orator” will be useful for professional speakers to improve their mastery, business leaders to increase their influence, educators and trainers to enhance communication with their audiences, students to develop presentation skills, and anyone who seeks to improve their communication abilities.

We believe that public speaking is a universal language that unites people beyond cultural and language barriers.

Our goal is not only to teach techniques, but also to help readers discover their natural ability for expressive and persuasive communication.