Seminar on the History of the Development of Ukrainian Bulgarian Studies and Prospects for Its Further Growth

On April 9, 2026, a research seminar was held at the Marin Drinov Center for Bulgarian and Balkan Studies of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, dedicated to the history of the development of Ukrainian Bulgarian studies and the prospects for its further growth.

The speaker of the event was Serhii Pachev, a well-known historian and Associate Professor at Bohdan Khmelnytskyi Melitopol State Pedagogical University.

In his presentation, he highlighted the key stages in the formation of Bulgarian studies as an important field within the humanities, outlined its place in the system of modern academic knowledge, and analyzed the specific features of the development of Ukrainian historical Bulgarian studies.

The speaker paid particular attention to the political, social, and cultural factors that influenced the development of Bulgarian studies in Ukraine across different historical periods.

During the seminar, participants discussed the formation of academic schools, the contribution of leading Ukrainian scholars to the development of Bulgarian studies, and the importance of Ukrainian-Bulgarian academic ties for fostering intercultural dialogue and joint scholarly progress.

The seminar became an important platform for professional discussion on the current state of Bulgarian studies, relevant research challenges, and prospects for international cooperation.

The presentation generated significant interest and concluded with a lively discussion involving students, faculty members, and prominent scholars from Ukraine and Bulgaria.

Participants noted the high academic level of the presentation and emphasized the importance of such events for the development of the humanities and the strengthening of academic connections.

A video recording of the seminar is available via the link.