Department of Political Science and Law
General Information
Address: Poltava, Sobornosti Street, 64-Zh, room 4.6
Phone: +38 050 189 6051
Email: lnovoskolceva@gmail.com; politology.lnu2024@gmail.com
The department was established as a separate unit in the 1960s and was initially called the Department of Scientific Communism. Among its teaching staff were participants in World War II, distinguished individuals, and remarkable personalities such as B. P. Bazhutyn, I. Ya. Alimpiyev, V. A. Litvinenko, V. Ya. Kolontai, and others. The wave of reforms at the end of the 20th century significantly transformed the teaching of social sciences in higher education institutions, leading to the creation of a unified Department of Political Science and Law.
In 2010, the department began training students under the specialty “Political Science.” Following the university’s forced evacuation in 2014, the department’s scholars began researching issues related to the use of various forms of armed violence in the political process. These efforts resulted in numerous academic achievements, including the successful defense of three doctoral dissertations by S. O. Vovk, O. B. Balatska, and A. V. Bader. In 2023, as part of major structural changes within the university, the department’s name was changed to the Department of Political Science and International Relations, with a focus on educating students in the corresponding program.
Main Goals and Objectives of the Department:
- Training highly qualified specialists in Political Science and International Relations.
- Developing a high level of political and legal awareness and culture among students of all specialties.
- Conducting scientific analysis of the domestic political system and global political processes.
- Disseminating knowledge about the causes and consequences of political phenomena to the public.
Mission of the Department:
The department actively contributes to raising the political and legal culture of Ukrainian society by training highly qualified specialists in the educational programs “Political Science” and “International Relations, Social Communications, and Regional Studies.” It also carries out scientific research in these fields and spreads knowledge about political processes among the population.
Teaching and Academic Staff of the Department
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| Novoskoltseva Lyudmyla Oleksandrivna Head of the Department Candidate of Political Sciences Associate Professor |
Vovk Svitlana Oleksandrivna Doctor of Political Sciences Professor Vice-Rector for Academic and Pedagogical Work |
Bader Anton Vasyliovych Doctor of Political Sciences Professor Director of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Humanities |
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| Rusanova Maryna Ihorivna Candidate of Historical Sciences Associate Professor |
Bublik Olha Ivanivna Candidate of Historical Sciences Associate Professor |
Sevryuk Serhii Vitaliyovych Candidate of Historical Sciences Associate Professor |
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| Mezhenska Olena Volodymyrivna Candidate of Political Sciences Associate Professor |
Medvedska Viktoriia Yuriivna Candidate of Political Sciences Associate Professor |
Altukhov Oleksii Anatoliyovych Candidate of Historical Sciences Associate Professor |
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| Makarenko Viktoriia Oleksandrivna Laboratory Assistant |
Educational Activities
Regulatory and Legal Framework:
The organization of the educational process at the State Institution “Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University” is based on regulations and procedures ensuring the quality of education.
Educational Programs and Components:
- Bachelor’s Degree: Specialty 052 Political Science (including Professional Entrance Examination Program).
- Master’s Degree: Specialty 052 Political Science.
- Doctor of Philosophy: Educational and scientific program.
Practical Training:
Practical training is conducted based on formal agreements with partner organizations.
Cooperation Agreements:
The department has signed agreements to enhance collaboration in academic and research activities.
Qualification Works (2024):
Scientific Activities
The department offers postgraduate (PhD) and doctoral programs. Its research focuses on the following themes:
- “The Role of Armed Violence in Power Relations.”
- “Ukraine’s Integration Processes in the Era of Globalization.”
Students actively participate in these research topics by contributing to scientific projects, writing research papers, and presenting conference abstracts.
Annual Scientific Events:
During the annual Science Days at Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University, the department manages sections on:
- Political Science.
- Law.
- Since 2023, International Relations.
This encourages students to engage in studying socio-political issues.
Scientific Publications:
The department is working on a collective monograph and preparing a collection of scientific articles in political science.
Applied Research Laboratory
Establishment:
The Applied Research Laboratory was created in 2020 as a structural unit of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Social and Humanitarian Sciences. The laboratory’s activities are governed by the “Regulations on the Educational and Scientific Institute of Social and Humanitarian Sciences of the State Institution ‘Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University.'”
Objectives of the Laboratory:
- Introducing students to Ukrainian scholarly achievements in the fields of political science and humanities, expanding their understanding of contemporary political processes.
- Student participation in the research project “Armed Violence: Key Trends”, which analyzes global trends in armed violence and evaluates their impact on Ukraine’s political process.
- Involvement in exploring Ukraine’s integration challenges during globalization.
“Analityka” Club:
The previously existing political and legal club “Analityka” became part of the laboratory in 2020, further enhancing its research and educational capacity.
Applied Research Laboratory Activities (2020–2023)
Between 2020 and 2023, the Applied Research Laboratory operated in a dedicated space equipped with multimedia tools, computer technology, and high-speed internet access. This space hosted meetings of the “Analityka” Political-Legal Club and other events organized under the laboratory’s framework.
Key Activities and Achievements:
- Meetings with Prominent Figures:
Vitalii Kyrylo, Member of Parliament for three terms.
Vasyl Nadraha, former Minister of Social Policy.
Volodymyr Cherevatyi, Deputy Head (now Head) of Starobilsk District Administration. - Trainings and Webinars:
For example, “Armed Violence as a Factor Influencing Political Systems.” - Collaborative Project:
The laboratory coordinated a joint application involving several university departments for funding the project:
“Developing Critical Thinking as a Security Factor Amid Armed Violence and Information Aggression in Eastern Ukraine.”
The project passed all selection stages and received funding. - Post-Relocation Activities (2022):
The “Analityka” club resumed full operations.
Enlightenment projects included joint lectures like: “The Russian-Ukrainian War Through the Lens of the Capitalist World Economy Logic” by Dr. Anton Bader and student Daria Surmai, targeting educators in the Lubny community. - Numerous publications emerged from the “Critical Thinking Development”
Scientific Conferences
- Annual participation in organizing and hosting conferences, including issuing informational letters and invitations.
International Relations
The department’s international activities focus on building relationships with leading global academic institutions.
Key Initiatives:
- Publications in International Journals:
Faculty members contribute to prestigious foreign journals, including:
“Cuestiones Políticas”
“Amazonia Investiga”
“Evropský politický a právní diskurz”
“Acta Scientifica Academiae Ostroviensis Sectio A”
“Nauki Humanistyczne, Spoleczne I Techniczne NR” - “A Philosophical and Methodological Analysis, Synesis”
Participation in International Conferences:
Staff regularly attend conferences both in Ukraine and abroad, enhancing their expertise and presenting research findings. - Professional Development Abroad:
Faculty members upgrade qualifications in international institutions, including Jagiellonian University. - Collaboration with Local and International Bodies:
Active cooperation with the Department of International Technical Assistance, Innovation Development, and External Relations of the Luhansk Regional State Administration supports broader academic and practical objectives.
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