On October 8, 2025, students of Sumy State University majoring in “Secondary Education (History and Civic Education)” and “History and Archeology,” as well as lecturers from the Department of History, took part in the online exhibition with excursion elements “Architectural Memory of Hlukhiv: St. Anastasia Churches in 3D.” The event was held as part of the implementation of the projects: “Hlukhiv Region Through the Centuries: A Digital Collection of Historical and Architectural Monuments” and “Hetman’s Hlukhiv Region: Digital Reconstruction of Historical Sites and Traditions.”
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Interfaculty Research Seminar “History of Ukraine Is Fascinating!”
On 1 October 2025, within the framework of the interfaculty research seminar “History of Ukraine Is Fascinating!”, Associate Professor Anatolii Honcharenko, PhD in History and member of the Department of History at Sumy State University, delivered a presentation titled “The Expansionist Policy of the Russian Empire towards China in the Late 19th – Early 20th Century: The Colonial Project ‘Yellow Russia’.”
The event sparked great interest among the university’s academic staff and students, encouraging a lively discussion on historical imperial ambitions and their relevance to modern geopolitical contexts.
UNESCO Training “Memory of the World”
In 2025, Ukraine launched the project “Preservation of the Jewish Documentary Heritage of Ukraine, Commemoration of Collective Memory, Expanding Knowledge and Access to Archives, and Promoting Intercultural Dialogue”, with financial support from the European Union. The project is aimed at strengthening the preservation, accessibility, and awareness of Jewish documentary heritage in Ukraine.
Third-Year Student of the “Secondary Education (History)” Programme at SumDU, Iryna Priadko, Participated in the Summer School “Lessons of Memory”
From 18 to 21 September 2025, Iryna Priadko, a third-year student of the “Secondary Education (History)” programme at Sumy State University, took part in the Summer School “Lessons of Memory”, held in the village of Yablunytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Associate Professor of History at SumDU, Anatolii Honcharenko – Expert of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance
In accordance with the decision of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance, Candidate of Historical Sciences and Associate Professor of the Department of History at Sumy State University, Anatolii Honcharenko, has been included in the official register of experts in the specialty 032 History and Archaeology.
First-Year Students of the Institute of Law Begin Their Studies at Sumy State University
On August 29, 2025, a meeting was held for first-year students of the Educational and Research Institute of Law of Sumy State University, who are pursuing higher education in the specialties History and Archaeology and Secondary Education (History and Civic Education). The freshmen met with their curators, lecturers of the Department of History, and representatives of the student self-government. The lecturers of the Department of History sincerely congratulate the first-year students on the beginning of their studies at Sumy State University!
Interview with a Third-Year Student of the ‘History and Archaeology’ Programme at Sumy State University, Margarita Karpenko, for the Online Magazine Tsukr
The online magazine Tsukr has published an interview with Margarita Karpenko, a third-year student of the ‘History and Archaeology’ programme at Sumy State University, who crafts vintage corsets using fabrics sourced from second-hand shops. Her personal collection comprises over 20 straw hats, a similar number of corsets, and nearly 50 dresses and skirts. Most of these garments—excluding the headwear—were sewn by Margarita herself.
The Third Graduation of the Bachelor’s Program in History at Sumy State University
Sumy State University recently marked a significant occasion — the awarding of bachelor’s degrees to graduating students, including those enrolled in the History program since 2021. This event represents the third cohort of history graduates from SumDU.
We sincerely congratulate our graduates and wish them continued success in fulfilling their life goals, creative inspiration, and peaceful skies ahead.
Secondary Education (History) — A Confident Choice: A Student’s Experience at Sumy State University
Studying Secondary Education (History) at Sumy State University is undoubtedly a satisfying and enriching experience. Both lectures and practical classes are engaging, often supported by presentations and videos that enhance understanding and spark interest. Students have the opportunity to discover a wealth of new and useful information relevant to their future careers.
Museum Internship for History Students of Sumy State University
As is already a tradition, students pursuing the degree in History and Archaeology at Sumy State University undertake their internship at the Sumy Regional Museum of Local Lore. Future historians gain hands-on experience in scientific cataloguing of collections, artifact attribution, exhibition development—in essence, they explore the internal workings of a museum institution.