The Scientific Achievements of the Science and Research Department of History Faculty of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (2016 – 2018)

The article touches upon the research work of the Science and Research Department of Faculty of History of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv within the framework of developing the scientific theme «Ukraine in the European historic processes: in search of the civilization choice» in 2016 – 2018. During the research process, a wide range of source materials and innovative methods of research have been utilized to analyze the concepts of the European civilization’s evolution and to outline the specifics of Ukraine’s civilization belonging during different époques. The moments crucial for the following civilization development of Ukraine have been emphasized upon, the political and etc ideological background of the European choice has been given. The key factors of social and economic development in different époques have been outlined, the social and economic specifics of Ukraine and the historical background of shaping thereof have been analyzed. The article as well investigates the consequences of Ukraine being part of different political entities and the role of Ukrainians in social and economic development of European countries. The impact of the West upon the contemporary processes of transformation and the prospects of the European integration of Ukraine has been delivered. The article explores the role of culture of Ukraine in today’s Europe and its evolution given the external and internal factors. The influence of Ukrainian culture on the social development of European countries, in particular, states, which included Ukrainian lands, was analyzed. The cultural interactions of peoples and ethnic groups inhabiting Ukraine have been examined, the religious element of the social transformations has been inspected. The moral, cultural and religious features of people inhabiting different regions have been studied, the possible principles and methods of further strengthening of the Ukrainian political nation and the civil society reinforcement have been researched. Basic scientific events held by the Science and Research Department of Faculty of History of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv within the framework of developing the scientific theme, i.a. international conferences, scientific and methodic seminars, workshops, panel discussions, expert discussions etc. have been presented.