Kherson State University

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Masters in History received diplomas

On February 12, Kherson State University held a ceremony to award diplomas to the 2025 class of master's graduates. The event was held under the symbolic title "Stepping into the Future". Graduates of the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology were congratulated by the rector of the university, Oleksandr Spivakovskyi, and the dean of the faculty, Iryna Shaposhnykova. Among historians, this year, the diploma for excellent academic achievements was received by Derkachenko Vira.
We sincerely congratulate the graduates on this important event! Today you are turning over another significant page in your own biography, full of hard work, scientific research, discoveries and deep understanding of the past.
You have chosen the path of knowledge of history - a science that forms the memory of the people, teaches you to think critically, analyze events and responsibly treat the future. May the knowledge you gain become a solid foundation for your professional activities, a source of wisdom, inspiration and civic position.
We wish you to boldly defend historical truth, preserve national heritage, constantly develop and reach new heights in science, education, culture or public life. May your every step be filled with meaning, faith in your own strength and love for Ukraine. Happy holiday to you and a happy journey in the future!

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

The entire department successfully completed advanced training

We sincerely thank the organizers of the University School of Professional Development of Kherson State University for the opportunity to join and successfully complete the course "University Teacher: Branding, Digital Adaptation and Internal Communication in the Context of Social Transformations".
The knowledge and practical tools obtained will contribute to the further professional development of teachers, the implementation of modern educational approaches and the strengthening of effective communication in the academic environment.

Monday, February 02, 2026

An orientation conference on practice was held

For applicants of the 2nd and 3rd years of the first (bachelor's) level of higher education in the specialties 014 History, specializations 014 History and Civic Education and 032 History and Archaeology, the second semester of this year begins with educational practice. The head of the educational (Archaeological) practice, Oleg Yurievich Boykov, held an orientation conference for second-year students, during which the purpose of the practice, main tasks and conditions for conducting it were determined.
Third-year students began educational (Museum) practice, the head of which is Hanna Vyacheslavovna Batenko. The Kherson Regional Museum of Local Lore traditionally serves as the base for educational practice. Musiyko Viktoriia Viktorivna, deputy director of the museum for scientific work, met with young historians and gave a lecture on the basics of methodological work of a specialist. A detailed presentation highlighted the content of basic documents, gave examples of the work of museum workers in conditions of full-scale military operations in Kherson and the region.

Friday, January 30, 2026

Natalia Kuzovova about the Kherson Harbinians

The topic of today's mini-lecture: "Kherson Harbinians. History in photographs"
Harbin seems far away. But it was the events surrounding the China-Eastern Railway that changed the fate of thousands of Ukrainians, including those from the Kherson region.
Through archival documents and photographs of the Kherson Harbinian Vasyl Zheltukha, Kuzovova N.M. tells about a little-known but important page of Ukrainian history of the 20th century: the imperial confrontation in Manchuria and the "Harbin operation" of the NKVD.
Events in the Far East were not peripheral - they directly influenced the fate of Ukrainians and Ukraine.
We offer to watch the lecture by calling:  https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14WftMZjbs7/

Thursday, January 29, 2026

To the Day of Remembrance of Heroes Krut

As part of career guidance work and popularization of history, the head of the department, Natalia Kuzovova, continues a series of short lectures. Today's lecture is dedicated to the Day of Remembrance of the Krut Heroes, which is celebrated annually in Ukraine on January 29.
For us, this day symbolizes the feat of the younger generation in the fight for Ukrainian independence.
106 years ago, Ukrainian troops and volunteers who joined them stopped the Bolshevik offensive on Kyiv for several days. These few days were extremely important, because at that time negotiations were underway in Brest between the Ukrainian People's Republic and the countries of the Quadruple Alliance on the signing of a peace treaty.
For a long time, there were many myths about the Krut heroes - supposedly there were only 300 of them, like 300 Spartans, and they all died. But this was certainly not the case. And confirmation of this is the biography of Yuriy Vorony, a Kherson and Kharkiv doctor, then a doctor of the dressing regiment of the Central Military District of the Ukrainian People's Republic, who participated in the battle near Kruty.
We offer to watch the video by calling: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14W1xZzPjEP/

Thursday, January 22, 2026

The professor of the department gave a lecture to the schoolchildren of the Kherson region on the Day of Sobornosty

At the initiative of the Commission on Culture and Spiritual Development at the City Student Parliament of Kherson, Kherson State University united the students of Kherson schools around the Day of the Congregation. On the occasion of celebrating this important date in our history, professor of the department Oleksandr Cheremisin gave a lecture. Among those present were students of schools, gymnasiums No. 55, 44, 6, 45, 4, 14, 24, 30, 20, 53, 50, 57, 58, Zelenivska ZZSO and many others. The conversation was important, because the idea of Sobornost is worldview. The path to unity was difficult, painful, but sure: from the Ukrainian flags in Kherson in 1919 to the chain of unity on the Antonivskyi Bridge in 2022. Solidarity is a principle that must be confirmed every time, respect each other, understand the diversity of regions, and at the same time be aware of the unity of the state space, common values, and common responsibility.

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Young Kherson residents are interested in history

As part of the career guidance work, an excursion for IDP children from Kherson was held at the Archaeological Museum of Kherson State University. The informative story of the head of the museum, Oleksandr Viktorovych Cheremisin, about the ancient cities and settlements of the Northern Black Sea region and about the romance of archaeological research greatly interested the visitors. The opportunity to touch the artifacts of the collection of the Archaeological Museum of KhSU, feel the breath of history and better understand the development of civilizations will be remembered by teenagers for a long time.

Thursday, December 18, 2025

The professor conducted a tour of the Archaeological Museum of KhSU

After successfully defending their qualification theses, applicants for the second (master's) level of higher education at the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology, specialties 014 Secondary Education specialization 014.03 History and Civic Education and 032 History and Archaeology, together with teachers of the Department of History, Archaeology and Teaching Methods and the head of the certification commission, visited the Archaeological Museum of Kherson State University. We remind you that the priceless exhibits were saved and taken from Kherson to Ivano-Frankivsk during the war. The visitors were warmly welcomed by the head of the museum, professor of the department Oleksandr Viktorovych Cheremisin, who spoke about the culture, way of life and beliefs of ancient civilizations that have long inhabited the South of Ukraine. While examining the artifacts, those present also learned which ancient sites and settlements were excavated by the Archaeological Expedition of KhSU.

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Masters in History defended their qualification theses

Within the week of full-time study, on the basis of the Ivano-Frankivsk office of Kherson State University, applicants for the second (master's) level of higher education in the specialties 014 Secondary Education, specialization 014.03 History and Civic Education and 032 History and Archaeology defended their qualification works (projects). The certification commission noted that the works were performed at a high level, distinguished by the depth of scientific analysis, originality of approaches and significant practical value. Applicants demonstrated high-quality training, deep knowledge and the ability to present the results of their work, which is an important step on the path to scientific and career growth.

Dear masters, we congratulate you on this significant event in your life and wish that the acquired knowledge will become a powerful foundation for your further professional growth, the implementation of your boldest ideas, and new successes!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

A meeting of guarantors of educational programs of KhSU and KNUVS was held

On December 17, an interuniversity meeting of guarantors of educational programs of the specialty Secondary Education, subject specialization History and Civic Education of the first (bachelor's) level was held. The speaker from the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University was the guarantor of the OP, Ph.D. in History, Associate Professor of the Department of History of Ukraine and Methods of Teaching History Korolko Andriy Zinoviyovych, who presented the vision of building a structural-logical line of studying historical local history and positive practices of teaching local history disciplines at the OP. The experience of KhSU was presented by the guarantor of the OP, Head of the Department of History, Archaeology and History of Teaching, Ph.D. in History, Associate Professor Natalya Kuzovova. The successful exchange of experience initiated the continuation of interuniversity meetings of guarantors of the first and second levels of higher education of this specialty at the beginning of the new semester 2025-2026 academic year. We are also happy to invite fellow guarantors and members of the support groups to discuss current issues.

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

A guest lecture was held for KhSU applicants

On December 17, 2026, a guest lecture by Andriy Zinoviyovych Korolko, PhD in History, Associate Professor of the Department of History of Ukraine and Methods of Teaching History of the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, was held on the topic: "Continuity of Research and Search Local History Work of General Secondary and Higher Education Institutions" for applicants of the KhDU specialties 014 Secondary Education, specializations 014.03 History and Civic Education and 032 History and Archaeology of the bachelor's and master's levels. At the beginning of the lecture, the Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology, Doctor of Social Sciences, Professor Iryna Vasylivna Shaposhnykova, introducing the lecturer, thanked for the cooperation of the KNUVS. The lecture raised several important issues of involving young people in the study of historical local history and the role of the university in the preservation and spread of the local history movement, aroused great interest among applicants and colleagues. Andriy Zinoviyovych outlined possible areas of cooperation between KhDU and KNUVD. We sincerely thank you for this opportunity and cooperation!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

The professor of the department received a letter of gratitude from the head of the Kherson Regional Council!

The rector of Kherson State University, Oleksandr Volodymyrovych Spivakovskyi, presented the Gratitude of the Chairman of the Kherson Regional Council to the professor of the Department of History, Archeology and Teaching Methods, Serhiy Grigorovich Vodotytsya, as well as memorable gifts with the symbols of KhSU.
We sincerely congratulate you, Serhiy Grigorovich, on your well-deserved distinction! This award is another confirmation of your high professionalism, tireless work and significant contribution to the development of modern science. Your intellect and diligence are a real example for us. We wish that your scientific field will be generous with new discoveries, and your work will always be appreciated by the state and colleagues.
New heights and creative inspiration to you!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

A landmark meeting of historians from two universities

A landmark event was the meeting with fellow historians from the Faculty of History, Political Science and International Relations of the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University. The main purpose of the meeting was to present the universities' scientific publications for 2025 and discuss plans for scientific cooperation for the following year.
In the welcoming walls of the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, the Kherson historians were met by the Dean of the Faculty, Ihor Hurak, who emphasized the importance of cooperation between historians from different regions.
This time, Natalya Kuzovova, Head of the Department of History, Archaeology and Teaching Methods of the Kherson State University, presented the paper edition of the reference book "Kherson: Liberated Map", which was published in 2025 and presented it as a gift to Carpathian colleagues.
A real discovery was two new books by Tetyana Madryha, Associate Professor of the Department of Political Science of the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University.

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Certification has begun for history majors

Today, within the week of full-time study, certification has begun for applicants for the second (master's) level of higher education in the specialty 014 Secondary education, specialization 014.03 History and civic education. Applicants take a written certification exam in historical disciplines and methods of their teaching. Traditionally, at the beginning of the exam, applicants and the certification commission headed by the candidate of historical sciences, a teacher of the highest category of the professional college of the Kyiv University of Intellectual Property and Law Lyudmila Andriivna Savenok, acting dean of the faculty of psychology, history and sociology Iryna Vasylivna Shaposhnikova and the first vice-rector of Kherson State University Serhiy Arkadiyovych Omelchuk congratulated applicants. Serhiy Arkadiyovych wished applicants success in passing the exam and urged them to continue their studies at KhSU at the third (educational and scientific) level of higher education.

Monday, December 15, 2025

During the week of full-time study, the head of the department met with colleagues from Vasyl Stefanyk Kyiv National University

Today, a week of full-time study for teachers and applicants of the Department of History, Archaeology and Teaching Methods began at the Ivano-Frankivsk office of Kherson State University. As part of this event, the head of the department, Natalia Kuzovava, met with colleagues from the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, Halyna Voloshchuk, director of the Center for Professional Career and Lifelong Education and professor of the Department of Ukrainian Philology, Faculty of Philology, Oleksandr Soletsky. The colleagues from Ivano-Frankivsk together developed a number of computer and board games for students and applicants, and were happy to share their experience with Natalia Mykolaivna. "This wonderful experience is worth scaling and spreading, and we hope that the trails of Ivano-Frankivsk and Kherson regions will now connect not only in real life, but also in an educational gaming environment! It is important to feel support and be inspired by each other's example, to move forward despite difficulties, to surpass yourself, and to reborn your world again and again in place of ruins!", - noted Natalia Kuzovova.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

The final event of the first stage of the defense of research papers of the Small Academy of Sciences of Ukraine took place

The final event of the 1st stage of the All-Ukrainian competition-defense of scientific and research works of students - members of the Small Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in the 2025-2026 academic year was held. It was a scientific conference, at which the contestants were able to present their works and take part in the discussion. The participants demonstrated their skills in discussing problematic issues in the field of archeology, historical local history, the history of Ukraine and world history, the will to win and oratory. We wish you victories in the next stage!

Wednesday, December 03, 2025

Poster defense of research papers of the MAAS took place

The poster defense of the participants of the 1st stage of the All-Ukrainian competition-defense of scientific and research works of students - members of the Small Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in the 2025-2026 academic year was held. The members of the jury were scientists of KhSU: Kuzovova Natalya Mykolaivna, Batenko Hanna Vyacheslavivna and Mykhailenko Halyna Mykolaivna. The Kherson city branch of the MAS worked in the sections: archeology, local history, History of Ukraine and world history. We wish the participants further victories!

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Natalia Kuzovova participated in ASEEES2025 in Washington

The 57th ASEEES Annual Convention was held in Washington, D.C., November 20–23. Natalia Kuzovova participated in the panel “Memory, Narratives, and Information Warfare: Sociocultural and Historical Dimensions of the Holodomor” and presented a paper “War with the Memory of the Holodomor in the Context of the Modern Russia-Ukraine War.” In her speech, Natalia Kuzovova analyzed the mechanisms of denial and distortion of the memory of the Holodomor, which intensified in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war. In addition to traditional approaches, modern practices include the destruction of memorials, the imposition of Soviet historical narratives, and the displacement of memory carriers through war and emigration. The study of these processes allows us to trace how historical memory is becoming a key battlefield in the information war and what role it plays in the modern opposition to the destruction of Ukrainian identity.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

An All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Conference was held dedicated to the 3rd anniversary of the Liberation of the city of Kherson from Russian occupation and the 108th anniversary of KhSU

Today, November 11, 2025, the All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Conference dedicated to the 3rd anniversary of the Liberation of the city of Kherson from Russian occupation and the 108th anniversary of Kherson State University was held at Kherson State University. The event brought together scientists, researchers, teachers, postgraduates and students from different regions of Ukraine and foreign university centers. The participants of the conference were representatives of São Paulo (Brazil), Lublin (Poland), as well as scientists from Kyiv, Kherson, Ivano-Frankivsk, Mykolaiv, Odessa, Nizhyn, Lviv and a number of other cities of Ukraine. Such a wide geography testified to the international and interdisciplinary nature of scientific cooperation in the field of research of military experience, occupation and liberation of Kherson and the right-bank Kherson region.

Friday, November 07, 2025

KhSU graduate students received certificates

On November 7, Kherson State University held a ceremonial presentation of certificates to graduates of the third (educational and scientific) level of the first year of training. We congratulate the first-year postgraduate student of the specialty B9 History and Archaeology Vil Svyatoslav Oleksiyovych and his scientific supervisor, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor, Professor of the Department of History, Archaeology and Teaching Methods Cheremisin Oleksandr Viktorovych on this significant event and wish them fruitful cooperation. Oleksandr Viktorovych wished his protégé to carry out his dissertation research with inspiration and responsibility, to understand the complexities of identifying the South of Ukraine, and to defend a major dissertation.