Kherson State University

On June 16 and 18, 2026, the Department of Culture and Arts of Kherson State University held the final attestation of students pursuing the Bachelor’s degree in Specialty 034 “Cultural Studies.”

The attestation marked the culmination of years of study, academic research, creative projects, and professional development of future specialists in the field of culture. During the final assessments, the students demonstrated profound knowledge of cultural studies, analytical thinking, a high level of professional competence, and readiness to pursue careers in culture, the arts, cultural policy, and creative industries.

We sincerely congratulate our graduates on successfully completing this important stage of their academic journey and wish them continued success, professional growth, inspiration, and the realization of all their creative ideas and projects!

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the members of the Attestation Commission for their professionalism, objectivity, and high evaluation of our students’ achievements:

🔹 Iryna Korolyova — Chair of the Attestation Commission;
🔹 Volodymyr Kapeliushnyk — Stakeholder;
🔹 Mykola Levchenko and Lidiia Lymarenko — Professors of the Department of Culture and Arts and members of the Attestation Commission.

Thank you for your professionalism, support, and significant contribution to the education and training of a new generation of cultural studies professionals!

💙💛 We are proud of our graduates and wish them a bright and successful professional future!

On June 16, 2026, the Department of Culture and Arts of Kherson State University held the final attestation of students pursuing the Bachelor’s degree in Specialty 023 “Fine Arts, Decorative Arts, and Restoration.”

The attestation marked the culmination of years of study, creative exploration, dedicated work, and professional growth. During the final assessments, the graduates demonstrated a high level of professional training, artistic excellence, creativity, and readiness for professional activity in the fields of fine arts, decorative arts, and restoration.

We sincerely congratulate our graduates on successfully completing this important stage of their academic journey! We wish them endless inspiration, creative discoveries, successful artistic projects, and new professional achievements.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Attestation Commission for its highly professional work, objectivity, and support of the students:

🔹 Olha Honobolina — Chair of the Attestation Commission;
🔹 Yuliia Knorr — Stakeholder;
🔹 Vitalii Rakovych and Yuliia Malezhyk — Members of the Attestation Commission.

We also extend our gratitude to the faculty members of the Department for their professionalism, dedication, and significant contribution to the education and training of a new generation of artists.

💙💛 We are proud of our graduates and wish them a bright and successful creative future!

June 13, 2026 — a day filled with talent, art, and inspiring encounters.
Another round of the Interregional Arts Competition “Artistic Path” took place in Lviv, bringing together talented performers and creative personalities from different regions of Ukraine.
The Department of Culture and Arts was represented on the jury panel by Nataliia Tereshenko, Head of the Department of Culture and Arts, and Oksana Ponomarova, a master's student in the Cultural Studies program and Director of the Kherson Regional Palace of Culture.
The competition became a wonderful platform for discovering new talents, exchanging creative experiences, and supporting the development of art and culture. It was a true celebration of creativity, professionalism, and inspiration, bringing together artists, educators, and cultural leaders in a shared artistic space. ✨🎭🎶

On June 11, 2026, the Department of Culture and Arts of Kherson State University held the final attestation of students pursuing the Bachelor’s degree in Specialty 024 Choreography.

This attestation marked the culmination of years of study, creative exploration, dedicated work, and professional growth. During the final assessments, the graduates demonstrated solid professional knowledge, performance excellence, creative potential, and readiness for professional activity in the field of choreographic art.

We sincerely congratulate our students on successfully completing this important stage of their academic journey! We wish them inspiration, creative energy, new professional achievements, exciting artistic projects, and confidence in reaching their dreams.

Special thanks to the faculty of the Department of Culture and Arts for their professionalism, support, and significant contribution to the training of future specialists in choreography.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Nataliia Borsuk, Chair of the Attestation Commission, and Iryna Blyzniukova, stakeholder and member of the Attestation Commission, for their highly professional work, expertise, and commitment throughout the attestation process.

💙💛 We are proud of our graduates and believe in their bright and successful creative future!

From May 28–31, 2026, the International Arts Competition “U-Talent 2026” took place in Tel Aviv, Israel, bringing together talented performers, artists, educators, and cultural figures from around the world.

We are especially proud that Mykola Levchenko, Professor of the Department of Culture and Arts at Kherson State University, was invited to serve on the panel of the competition’s highly professional international jury. Participation in the work of such a prestigious international arts event is a testament to the high level of expertise and international recognition of the faculty members of the Department of Culture and Arts at KSU.

The participants and jury members express their sincere gratitude to the festival and competition organizer, Ora Ashkinadze, for the outstanding organization of the event, the warm and inspiring creative atmosphere, the high professional standards, generous hospitality, and for creating a space that fostered cultural dialogue, artistic exchange, and support for talented artists from across the globe.

Such artistic events not only discover and promote new talents but also strengthen international cultural ties, encourage professional growth, and contribute to the promotion of Ukrainian art on the global stage.

💙💛 We are proud that representatives of the Department of Culture and Arts at Kherson State University continue to represent Ukraine with distinction at the international level!

The faculty of the Department of Culture and Arts at Kherson State University actively participate in scientific events of various levels, presenting the results of their research and engaging in professional discussions.

On June 4, 2026, Professor Lidiia Lymarenko and Professor Mykola Levchenko of the Department of Culture and Arts took part in the International Scientific and Practical Conference “Art Without Borders: Creative Dialogues,” organized by Berdiansk State Pedagogical University.

The conference provided an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences, discuss current issues in arts education and cultural development, and establish new professional connections with scholars and artists from different regions and countries.

We are proud of the active scientific work of our faculty members and wish them continued success in their academic and creative endeavors! ✨

International Arts Competition “Triumphators”
Prysiazhniuk Valeriia — Grand Prix (Supervisor: V. Rakovych)
Prysiazhniuk Alevtyna — 1st Place (Supervisor: S. Kurak)

All-Ukrainian Arts Competition “Ornaments of the Soul”
Prysiazhniuk Alevtyna — Grand Prix (Supervisor: V. Rakovych)
Prysiazhniuk Valeriia — Grand Prix (Supervisor: S. Kurak)
Congratulations to the students and their supervisors!

A first-year student of the B4 Fine Arts specialty, Anastasiia Usata, achieved two victories at the International Arts Competition “ART WAY.”

She received the Grand Prix for the artwork “Spring in Ukraine” (supervisor — Yuliia Hrytsenko) and another Grand Prix for the artwork “Echo of Silence” (supervisor — Yuliia Malezhyk).

We sincerely congratulate Anastasiia and her supervisors on these outstanding achievements!

Congratulations to Yuliia Kalinina and her supervisor Yuliia Hrytsenko on receiving the Grand Prix and First Place at the All-Ukrainian Art Competition “Ukrainian Vyshyvanka.”

Talented students of Kherson State University continue conquering artistic heights and winning top awards at prestigious competitions! ✨

🌟 Valeriia Prysiazhniuk won the Grand Prix at the International Arts Competition “Triumphators”, held in Kyiv on April 20, 2026.

🌟 Alevtyna Prysiazhniuk received the Grand Prix at the All-Ukrainian Arts Competition “Ornaments of the Soul”, which took place in Kyiv on May 10, 2026.

👏 We sincerely congratulate our talented students and their supervisor — Associate Professor of the Department of Culture and Arts of KSU, V.V. Rakovych — on these outstanding achievements!

We wish you new creative accomplishments, inspiration, and many more victories ahead! 💙💛

The lecturers of the Department of Culture and Arts actively participate in various competitions and festivals as jury members. The Head of the Department of Culture and Arts, Nataliia Tereshenko, served as a jury member of the VII All-Ukrainian Two-Round Festival and Competition of Arts “Folk Sources” in the nomination “Choreographic Art,” which was held from April 20 to May 10, 2026, at the Municipal Institution “Lozova Professional Higher College of Arts” of the Kharkiv Regional Council.

Nataliia Tereshchenko, Head of the Department of Culture and Arts at Kherson State University, successfully completed the Professional Development Program for Academic Managers, implemented by the British Council in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the World Bank within the framework of the project “Improving Higher Education in Ukraine for Results.”

🎓 During the program, participants explored key areas of modern academic management:
🔹 the role of the university in the context of social transformations;
🔹 strategic planning in conditions of uncertainty;
🔹 personnel management;
🔹 finance, resources, and project management.

📖 The program lasted 180 hours / 6 ECTS credits and concluded with the presentation of an institutional change project at the conference.

Participation in such international educational initiatives is an important step toward the development of modern, high-quality, and competitive higher education in Ukraine

On May 22, 2026, the Department of Culture and Arts of Kherson State University hosted the All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Conference “Problems and Prospects for the Development of Choreographic Art,” which brought together scholars, lecturers, choreographers, artists, postgraduate students, and students from different regions of Ukraine.

The conference addressed актуal issues related to the development of contemporary choreographic art and arts education. Participants discussed:
▫️ professional training of future choreographers;
▫️ the combination of traditions and innovations in choreographic education;
▫️ the significance of Ukrainian folk dance in preserving national identity;
▫️ current trends in ballet and stage art development;
▫️ the festival industry and its influence on choreographic education;
▫️ interpretation and creative approaches in the work of choreographers and ballet masters;
▫️ the role of dance in emotional recovery and art therapy practices;
▫️ the development of contemporary choreography, hip-hop culture, and the formation of the new-generation dancer’s personality;
▫️ the creation of a creative and immersive environment in the training of future artists.

During the plenary session, leading experts in choreography, culture, and the arts presented insightful and engaging reports.

We sincerely thank all participants for their active involvement, professional dialogue, exchange of experience, and valuable contribution to the development of choreographic art in Ukraine.

✨ The conference became an important platform for creative interaction, academic research, and the formation of new perspectives for the development of contemporary choreography.

By the Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 383/2026 dated May 15, 2026, “On Awarding Scholarships of the President of Ukraine to Young Writers and Artists in the Fields of Music, Theatre, Fine Arts, Choreographic, Variety and Circus Arts, and Cinema,” a Presidential Scholarship of Ukraine was awarded to Yelyzaveta Khomenko — a ballet artist of the Dnipro Opera and Ballet Theatre and a third-year student majoring in Choreography at Kherson State University.

We sincerely congratulate the talented ballerina on this high distinction and wish her continued artistic success, inspiration, and brilliant achievements! ✨🩰💙💛

The All-Ukrainian Children and Youth Competition of Classical and Contemporary Ballet took place in Lviv, bringing together talented performers from across Ukraine.

🌟 A third-year student of Kherson State University majoring in Choreography, and a ballet artist of the Dnipro Opera and Ballet Theatre, won 🏆 two first places!

👏 In addition, a second-year student of the Choreography program, and a student of the Dnipro Children’s School of Classical Dance, earned 🥇 first place.

We sincerely congratulate our talented students on their outstanding achievements! Wishing them new creative accomplishments, inspiration, and many more victories on the big stage! 💙💛

On May 15, 2026, the Department of Culture and Arts of Kherson State University brought together researchers, educators, students, and artists to discuss current issues related to culture, art, education, and national identity.

The conference participants delivered insightful presentations dedicated to:
🔹 Ukraine’s cultural heritage in times of war;
🔹 transformations of the contemporary artistic space;
🔹 the phenomenon of frontline culture;
🔹 the role of art in shaping national consciousness;
🔹 new trends in theatrical, cultural, and pedagogical discourse.

Representatives of Kherson State University, Ivan Ziaziun Institute of Pedagogical and Adult Education of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine, Mariupol State University, Izmail State University of Humanities, Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University, and other higher education institutions of Ukraine joined the academic discussion.

We sincerely thank all participants for their active engagement, meaningful presentations, academic dialogue, and shared commitment to developing Ukrainian culture and arts education even in the most challenging times! 💙💛

We sincerely congratulate Yuliia Nazarchuk on her brilliant achievement — 🥇 1st Place at the International Fine Arts Competition “Ukraine–Spring”!

This remarkable accomplishment is the result of talent, hard work, and creative inspiration. We are proud of the success of our students and wish Yuliia many more artistic achievements, bright ideas, and future victories! ✨

🏆🎨 April became a month of creative achievements for the students majoring in “Fine Arts” at the Department of Culture and Arts!

Our talented students достойно presented their creative works at national and international art competitions, receiving high awards and distinctions ✨

👏 Congratulations to:
🔹 Yuliia Kalinina — on winning at the 2nd All-Ukrainian Art Competition “Yellow and Blue Heart” and receiving two First Prize Diplomas (06.04.2026); (supervisor — Yu. Hrytsenko)

🔹 Valeriia Prysiazhniuk — on winning at the 3rd International Two-Round Art Competition “Empire of Talents” and receiving a First Prize Diploma (19.04.2026); (supervisor — Yu. Hrytsenko)

🔹 Anastasiia Usata — on winning at the International Art Competition “Spring Artistic OSCAR” and receiving the Grand Prix Diploma (31.03.2026); (supervisor — S. Kurak)

🔹 Alevtyna Prysiazhniuk — on winning at the 3rd International Two-Round Art Competition “Empire of Talents” and receiving a First Prize Diploma (19.04.2026). (supervisor — Yu. Hrytsenko)

💫 Every award is the result of talent, hard work, and love for art. We are proud of the creative achievements of our students and wish them new accomplishments, inspiration, and even more artistic victories!

On April 30, 2026, the week of in-person learning at the Department of Culture and Arts concluded with a wonderful exhibition of creative works by students majoring in “Fine Arts.”

The exhibition became a true reflection of the students’ talent, creativity, and individual vision. Paintings, graphics, and original interpretations — each work revealed the inner world of the artist and demonstrated a high level of professional training.

🖌️ The exhibition not only summarized the learning outcomes but also created a space for inspiration, creative dialogue, and the exchange of ideas.

We thank all participants for their dedication, skill, and love for art! Events like this help shape the modern cultural space 💫

On April 29, 2026, on International Dance Day, the Head of the Department of Culture and Arts at Kherson State University, Nataliia Tereshchenko, together with students of the program “Performing Arts. Choreographic Art,” attended the scientific and practical conference “Choreographic Heritage” held at KNU.

The event was dedicated to outstanding figures of Ukrainian dance — Ya. Chuparchuk, V. Petryk, and V. Chuparchuk, whose creative work has become an important part of the development of national choreographic culture.

🎭 Participation in the conference provided a valuable opportunity for students to engage in professional dialogue, deepen their knowledge of choreographic heritage, and feel the connection between generations in the art of dance.

Such events inspire, shape values, and emphasize the importance of preserving and promoting Ukraine’s cultural heritage

On April 29, 2026, as part of the week of in-person learning, a vibrant class concert titled “On the Same Wave of Art” took place.

This creative event brought together students from various arts disciplines, who showcased their talents, professional achievements, and passion for art. On one stage, music, choreography, acting, and genuine emotions intertwined, creating a unique atmosphere of unity and inspiration.

🎶 The class concert became a space for self-expression, creative dialogue, and mutual support, where each performance told its own story through the language of art.

We thank all participants for their energy, creativity, and dedication! Events like this help shape a true artistic community 💫

On the occasion of International Dance Day, on April 28 the Department of Culture and Arts of Kherson State University, together with the Student Parliament of the Kherson City Council, held a vibrant and meaningful event titled “The World of Choreography: From Origins to Modernity.”

Participants had the opportunity to explore the history of dance, trace its evolution from folk roots to contemporary stage forms, and experience how choreography reflects the spirit of its time and the cultural identity of society.

🎭 The atmosphere of the event was filled with creativity, inspiration, and genuine emotions. Discussions, presentations, and live interaction once again proved that dance is a universal language that unites hearts and opens new horizons.

We sincerely thank all participants and partners for their engagement and love for the arts! Together, we promote dance culture and inspire young people to create 💫

On April 28, 2026, the 2nd All-Ukrainian Recitation Contest “The Voice of Young Ukraine” was held in both in-person and дистанційний (online) formats. The event was organized by the Department of Culture and Arts of Kherson State University in cooperation with the Department of Performing Arts and Choreography of Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University.

This year, the contest brought together 27 participants (12 in person and 17 online) from different cities of Ukraine: Kherson, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv, and Zaporizhzhia. Sincere emotions, depth of expression, and the power of artistic recitation created a unique atmosphere of unity and creative inspiration 💙💛

Importantly, during the event, funds were raised to support Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers on the Kherson front. Culture unites, inspires, and supports!

🎭 Jury members:
— Lidiia Lymarenko — Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Professor of the Department of Culture and Arts at Kherson State University, Honored Worker of Culture of Ukraine
— Oksana Karpash — Candidate of Art Studies, Associate Professor of the Department of Performing Arts and Choreography, Educational and Scientific Institute of Arts, Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University
— Oleh Mykytas — 1st-year Master’s student in Cultural Studies and Museology, Kherson State University
— Oksana Ponomarova — 1st-year Master’s student in Cultural Studies and Museology, Kherson State University
— Nazarii Tymkiv — 4th-year student of the Department of Performing Arts and Choreography, Educational and Scientific Institute of Arts, Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University
— Romaniia Kotula — 4th-year student of the Department of Performing Arts and Choreography, Educational and Scientific Institute of Arts, Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University

We thank all participants for their talent and courage, and our partners for their cooperation. Together, we are shaping the cultural space of a strong and independent Ukraine

A week of in-person learning for students majoring in “Fine Arts and Restoration” began with a sunny plein air session. Warm weather provided the perfect backdrop for the first sketches, filling the creative process with inspiration and vibrant sunlight.

For students majoring in Cultural Studies and Choreography, the week of in-person learning started brightly and emotionally — with acting classes.

This is not just a discipline, but a true space for self-expression, where confidence is built, individuality is revealed, and stage culture is shaped. Through exercises in emotion, improvisation, and interaction, students immerse themselves in the world of theatrical art, which is an essential component of professional training for a modern artist.

🎬 Acting skills help future cultural experts and choreographers to:
— feel the character more deeply
— work confidently with an audience
— develop emotional intelligence
— enhance stage expressiveness

There’s much more ahead, but the start has already set the right tone — creative, dynamic, and inspiring 💫