On April 29, 2026, a regular meeting of the Advisory Council on Cultural Heritage Protection under the Department of Culture, Tourism and Religions of the Sumy Regional State Administration took place. The meeting was attended by representatives of cultural departments from the Hlukhiv, Okhtyrka, and Romny urban territorial communities of the region.
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Inter-Faculty Scientific Seminar: “The History of Ukraine is Fascinating!”
On 21 April 2026, within the framework of the inter-faculty scientific seminar “The History of Ukraine is Fascinating!”, Yevhen Osadchyi, Candidate of Historical Sciences and Assistant at the Department of History of Sumy State University, delivered a presentation entitled “The Archaeology of Ukraine During the Cossack Era: Saltpetre Production Sites”. The event garnered significant interest among both the academic staff and the student body of the university.
New Dimensions of Ukrainian Diplomacy
A series of unique books from the publishing project “Women in Diplomacy” was presented at the Sumy Regional Universal Scientific Library. The project, implemented by the Scientific Society for the History of Diplomacy and International Relations, is dedicated to the history and present of Ukrainian diplomacy. These publications not only document facts but also reveal the “human face” of international relations through personal stories, emotions, and testimonies.
Presentation of Publications on the History of Ukrainian Diplomacy
On 13 April 2026, the library of Sumy State University hosted a presentation of book publications dedicated to the history of Ukrainian diplomacy. The event was conducted by Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of History at Sumy State University, Valerii Mykolaiovych Vlasenko, who presented works highlighting underexplored aspects of the formation of Ukraine’s diplomatic service and the role of women within it — “Women in Official and Public Diplomacy: Essays, Papers, Interviews”, “The Female Face of Ukrainian Diplomacy: Essays, Memoirs, Interviews”, as well as the textbook “Public Diplomacy.”
The 4th Interregional Historical and Local Lore Conference of Student Youth “Historical Memory in the Context of Modern War”
On March 27, 2026, the 4th Interregional Historical and Local Lore Conference of Student Youth “Historical Memory in the Context of Modern War” was held. The event was organised by the Department of Education and Science of the Sumy Regional State Administration and the Sumy Regional Centre for Extracurricular Education and Work with Gifted Youth.
Open House Day at Sumy State University: Exploring Educational Opportunities in the “History and Archaeology” Specialty
On March 27, 2026, Sumy State University hosted an Open House Day for prospective applicants. The event brought together high school students, their parents, and anyone eager to learn more about professional development opportunities and the specifics of studying at the university.
Historical Hour “Shevchenko Days of the Ukrainian Emigration: Based on Materials from Foreign Archives”
On March 10, 2026, the Sumy Regional Universal Scientific Library hosted a Historical Hour dedicated to the birthday of Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko. A report was presented by Valerii Mykolaiovych Vlasenko, Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of History at Sumy State University, and member of the National Union of Local Historians of Ukraine. Based on archival documents, Valerii Vlasenko spoke about the honoring of the Great Kobzar’s memory by representatives of the Ukrainian emigration, members of various public associations, and educational and cultural institutions, which confirms the consolidating role of Taras Shevchenko’s image in the formation of the national memory of the Ukrainian people.
Stage II of the All-Ukrainian Competition-Defense of Student Research Papers — Members of the Minor Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
On February 27, 2026, the Stage II of the All-Ukrainian Competition-Defense of Student Research Papers for members of the Minor Academy of Sciences of Ukraine took place in the Sumy region. Young researchers — students of grades 8–11 — presented their own studies in history, local historical studies, ethnography, and related disciplines.
Round Table “The Potebnias. The Glory of a Cossack Lineage”
A round table discussion titled “The Potebnias. The Glory of a Cossack Lineage” was held at the Romny Local History Museum of the Municipal Institution State Historical and Cultural Reserve “Posullia”. The event was dedicated to our fellow countryman Andriy Potebnia — a Ukrainian and an officer of the Tsarist army who, in 1863, joined the Polish insurgents and fought under the slogan “For Our and Your Freedom.”
Serhii Tymoshenko – Architect, Statesman, and Political Figure
On February 4, 2026, a historical event was held at the Sumy Regional Universal Scientific Library to mark the 145th anniversary of the birth of Serhii Tymoshenko, a native of the Konotop region, a participant in the Ukrainian national liberation movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the Ukrainian Revolution of 1917–1921, a statesman and political figure, a member of the Ukrainian and Polish parliaments, Minister of Railways of the Ukrainian People’s Republic, architect and artist, as well as Professor and Rector of the Ukrainian Academy of Economics in Poděbrady.