The composition of the Coordination Council responsible for strengthening Ukrainian national and civic identity in the Sumy region has been renewed. The first meeting of the Coordination Council on Strengthening Ukrainian National and Civic Identity in its new composition was held under the chairmanship of Olena Kiriieva, Deputy Head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration. During the meeting, the participants identified the main areas of work for 2026–2027.
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The faculty and staff of the Department of History at Sumy State University express their profound sorrow at the passing of a former colleague, Emma Pavlivna Annenko.
We will forever cherish the bright memory of our colleague, who devoted several decades of her career to the humanities and social sciences departments at the Sumy Branch of the Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute, the Sumy Institute of Physics and Technology, and Sumy State University. In the years preceding her retirement, she served at the Department of Ukrainian Studies and, subsequently, the Department of History. She is remembered as a consummate professional in her field, as well as a gracious, responsible, and highly principled person.
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to her family and loved ones. May her memory be eternal.
Defense of Bachelor’s Theses by Students Majoring in “Secondary Education (History)” at Sumy State University
On June 16, 2026, the defense of bachelor’s theses by degree-seeking students majoring in “Secondary Education (History)” at Sumy State University took place. The works were dedicated to topical issues in the history of Ukraine, world history, and local historical studies. During the defense, the students demonstrated a profound understanding of their researched subjects.
Meeting of the Advisory Council on Cultural Heritage Protection under the Department of Culture, Tourism and Religions of the Sumy Regional State Administration
On June 3, 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 was held.
Professor Serhii Dehtiarov Delivered a Guest Lecture for Students of Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University 🇺🇦📚
On May 27, 2026, a guest lecture entitled “Ukrainian National Identity: History and Modernity” was delivered by Serhii Ivanovych Dehtiarov, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor, and Head of the Department of History at Sumy State University, for students of Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University.
Unveiling Secrets of the Past: Archaeological Quest for Future Historians
The “History and Archaeology” degree program was showcased through a unique research-oriented station during the Open Day, sparking significant interest among those passionate about antiquity and scientific inquiry.
Meeting of the Advisory Council on Cultural Heritage Protection under the Department of Culture, Tourism and Religions of the Sumy Regional State Administration
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.
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.”