Department of History, Archeology and Teaching Methods

On August 19, 2026, faculty members of the department — Professor Oleksandr Cheremisin and Associate Professor Halyna Mykhailenko, participated in the literary-bibliographic study «In the dimension of book and memory», organized by the KZ "Kherson Regional Universal Scientific Library named after Oles Honchar". 

Kherson State University hosted a solemn ceremony to award diplomas to graduates of 2026. The name of this year's holiday - "Kherson Unites" - symbolizes the indomitability of the university community, which, despite forced relocation and war, continues to educate students, train specialists, and maintain ties with its native Kherson region.

Today, applicants for the first (bachelor's) level of higher education at the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology, specialties 014 Secondary Education specialization 014.03 History and 032 History and Archaeology defended their qualification works (projects). The certification commission noted that the works were performed at a high level, are distinguished by the depth of scientific analysis, originality of approaches and significant practical value. Applicants demonstrated high-quality preparation, 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 bachelors, 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 the most daring ideas and new successes!

Today, the certification of the first (bachelor's) level of higher education started, applicants for the specialty 014 Secondary Education, specializations 014.03 History take a written comprehensive exam in their specialty. Traditionally, at the beginning of the meeting, the commission and applicants were greeted by the dean of the faculty Iryna Shaposhnykova, who wished everyone success and fruitful work. The head of the commission, Olena Bezlutska, candidate of historical sciences, associate professor of the department of social and humanitarian training of the Kherson State Maritime Academy, as well as a graduate of the history faculty of KhSU, also made a welcoming speech and wished success to the applicants. Oleksandr Cheremisin, professor of the department and member of the certification commission, urged the graduates not to stop there, but to continue their studies in the master's and postgraduate programs of KhSU.

The head of the department, Natalia Kuzovova, visited the exhibition "European Crisis. From the treasury of the "Lviv Historical Museum" which is currently exhibited in Slupsk. The collection includes about 600 items, including ancient artifacts from Egypt, treasures from Mesopotamia, monuments from Greece and Rome, and many other treasures.
During this event, Ms. Natalia met with the representative of Ukraine in the Pomeranian Voivodeship - the Consul General of Ukraine in Gdansk, Ms. Svitlana Krysa, and museum curator Vlada Dyachenko.

On June 10, the Ivano-Frankivsk office of Kherson State University was visited by the rector of the Pomeranian University (Slupsk, Republic of Poland) Zbigniew Osadowski. As part of the visit, a meeting was held with the scientific and pedagogical staff and students of the university, and a memorandum on strengthening cooperation between educational institutions was signed.
The head of the department, Natalia Kuzovova, first tried herself as a simultaneous interpreter during the signing of the Memorandum.

Professor of the department, Oleksandr Cheremisin, took part in the next meeting of the scientific and educational cycle "Evening of History with Honcharivka", organized by the Kherson Regional Universal Scientific Library named after Oles Honchar.
During the meeting, the professor spoke about the main provisions of his own monographic study "Urban Self-Government in the South of Ukraine in 1785–1917", which, based on a wide range of archival sources and historiographical works, traced the evolution of municipal institutions in the region.

On May 21, as part of the Days of Science at KhSU, the IX All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Conference of Young Scientists "Current Problems of History and Archaeology: Regional and Global Dimensions" was held. The conference was organized by the Department of History, Archaeology and Teaching Methods. Traditionally, the first vice-rector of KhSU, Serhiy Omelchuk, addressed the conference participants with a welcoming speech, noting the wide geography of the participants. The head of the Department of History of the V. O. Sukhomlynsky Educational and Scientific Pedagogical Institute of the Admiral Makarov National Shipbuilding University, Nadezhda Ryzheva, who co-organized the conference, also joined in the congratulations. 

Friends! We invite you to join the meeting within the framework of the project "An Evening of History with Honcharivka", dedicated to the history of urban self-government in the South of Ukraine.
The guest of the meeting is Oleksandr Cheremisin, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor of the Department of History, Archaeology and Teaching Methods of Kherson State University.

Format: online (ZOOM platform)
Join the conference: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4314357092
ID: 431 435 7092
Access code: 19862020

When: June 11 (Thursday)
Time: 5:30 PM

Within the framework of the Days of Science, the rector of Kherson State University, Oleksandr Spivakovsky, awarded the leading scientists of the Department of History, Archaeology and Teaching Methods, Associate Professor Mykhaylenko Galyna Mykolaivna and Professor Cheremisin Oleksandr Viktorovych with Gratitude. We sincerely rejoice for our colleagues and wish them new scientific peaks and brilliant monographs, may the past always reveal its secrets to you, and the present day provide opportunities for the implementation of the most daring research projects!

Dear Natalia Mykolaivna! Please accept our sincere congratulations on the occasion of awarding you with an honorary diploma for significant achievements in scientific and pedagogical activities. Your dedication to science, high professionalism and many years of work are a true example for colleagues and students. We wish you good health, peaceful sky, creative inspiration and further success in scientific research. May your energy and enthusiasm continue to serve the development of our department and university!

Dear friends, colleagues! Congratulations on Science Day! We wish that every idea of yours becomes a brilliant discovery, every experiment a successful step into the future, and that your insatiable curiosity always leads to new achievements. May science bring not only new knowledge, but also the pleasure of your favorite work and the inspiration to change the world for the better!

On April 14, 2026, Oleksandr Cheremisin took part in the IV scientific and practical conference with international participation “International Crimes of the Russian Federation – from Documentation to Punishment” in Ivano-Frankivsk. The organizer was the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University. The conference brought together Ukrainian and foreign scientists, representatives of state authorities, human rights institutions, international experts, journalists and practitioners working in the field of documenting war crimes. The focus of professional discussions was on the issues of collecting evidence, recording testimonies of victims, the activities of state and public institutions in the process of investigating international crimes, as well as mechanisms of national and international justice. Of particular value was the interdisciplinary discussion, which allowed combining legal, historical, social and humanitarian approaches to understanding the modern military experience of Ukraine.

As part of career guidance work and popularization of historical specialties, the professor of the department, Serhii Grygorovych Vodotyka, met with students of Oleshky Lyceum No. 2 of the Oleshky City Council. The topic of the meeting was "Memory of Chornobyl". The professor told the lyceum students about the night of the explosion at the 4th power unit of the Chornobyl NPP, the causes of the accident and the first hours after the explosion, about the heroism of the liquidators, firefighters, nuclear engineers, military personnel and doctors who, at the cost of their own health and lives, stopped the spread of radiation.
The story of the broken fates of millions of people who lost their homes and health, as well as health problems caused by radiation, prompted the listeners to understand the responsibility of the state, science and each person, as well as the importance of preserving the memory of the tragedy for future generations.

From 10 to 12 April, the annual conference of the British Association for Slavonic and East European Studies (BASEES 2026) was held at the University of Birmingham. Among the speakers was Natalia Kuzovova, Head of the Department of History, Archaeology and Teaching Methods at Kherson State University. The conference was hosted by the Centre for Russian, European and Eurasian Studies (CREES). The event covered research in politics, history, sociology, geography, film and media studies, linguistics, and related fields, with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe.

In her presentation, “Childhood during the Holodomor: Regional Survival Strategies and Soviet State Policies,” Natalia Kuzovova examined new aspects of regional survival strategies and offered a new perspective on the Holodomor as genocide through an analysis of resource distribution practices in Soviet children’s institutions.

On April 9, as part of the project "History Evenings from Honcharivkryu" and with the aim of popularizing historical specialties, professor of the department Oleksandr Cheremisin and associate professor of the department Halyna Mykhaylenko presented the participation of the book "Kherson: the Path of Patriots" in the art competition for the publication of book products from the Ukrainian Book Institute. The publication is dedicated to the events of the occupation of Kherson and the resistance movement from the first days of the full-scale invasion, highlights the heroism of local residents who fought against the invaders, and documents the testimonies of patriots who stood up to defend their hometown.

On April 9, as part of career guidance work and popularization of historical specialties, Associate Professor of the Department Oleg Boykov met with teachers and high school students of Holoprystan Lyceum No. 3 of the Holoprystan City Council of the Kherson Region. During the meeting, Oleg Yurievich gave a lecture on the topic "Cossack Statehood: Between East and West". The lecturer revealed the issue of the formation of a unique system of power of the Zaporozhian Army based on Zaporozhian traditions, where the highest body was the General Military Council, which greatly interested the listeners. And the topic of the diplomatic game of Bohdan Khmelnytsky and his successors, which was aimed at ensuring autonomy, balancing between alliances with the Muslim world and Christian neighbors, caused a lively discussion.

With deep sadness, we announce that today in the city of Odesa, a farewell ceremony was held for the 1999 graduate of the department of History - Yarosh Ruslan Mykolayovych, who died while performing a combat mission on July 17, 2025.
We express our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones. We share your pain and bow our heads in deep sorrow.
Heroes do not die.
Eternal memory and glory to the Hero.
The bright memory of him will forever remain in the hearts of his family, loved ones, friends and everyone who knew him.

Friends! We invite you to join the presentation of the book "Kherson: The Path of Patriots". The authors are Associate Professor of the Department of History, Archaeology and Teaching Methods Halyna Mykhailenko and Professor of the Department Oleksandr Cheremisin.

Hear the truth firsthand.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has completed the selection of participants in this year's research initiative "Historical Residences 2.0: The Ukrainian Factor in the History of Glorious Victories", which is implemented within the framework of the project "Orlyk Residence. Finding Ukraine in the Archives of the World". The winners included the Head of the Department of History, Archaeology and Teaching Methods Natalia Mykolaivna Kuzovova, with her research on the activities of Ukrainians in the 1920s and 1930s through the documents of Polish diplomatic missions. We sincerely congratulate Ms. Natalia on her victory and wish her success in the implementation of the project.
The project is aimed at restoring the historical truth about the role of Ukraine in key processes of European and world history, as well as at strengthening the presence of the Ukrainian narrative in the international academic discourse.