A Creative Meeting with Professor, Public Figure and Honoured Worker of Industry of Ukraine Oleksandr Kryvokon Held at Karazin University

On 29 October, a meeting with Professor, Doctor of Historical Sciences, public figure, and Honoured Worker of Industry of Ukraine Oleksandr Kryvokon was held at the Central Scientific Library of Karazin University.

Oleksandr Hryhorovych's life and professional career are closely connected with the development of Ukraine's industry and the activities of major enterprises, factories and corporations. His research interests include Ukrainian history, the history of science and technology, philosophy, and technical sciences. He is an honorary professor at several Ukrainian and foreign universities and also heads the All-Ukrainian NGO “Warriors of Good,” which supports Ukrainian defenders and helps them adapt to civilian life.

Oleksandr Kryvokon is the author of more than 100 academic publications, including books and textbooks on the history of Ukrainian tractor manufacturing and mechanical engineering. His research contributes to preserving the memory of the development of Ukraine's domestic industry, the achievements of engineering thought, and the people who shaped the history of Ukrainian science and technology.

During the meeting, books published with the support of the NGO “Warriors of Good” were presented. The discussion provided an opportunity to learn more about his academic and public activities, the history of Ukrainian mechanical engineering, and the importance of preserving industrial heritage.

The meeting was attended by Borys Samorodov, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Academician of the Academy of Economic Sciences of Ukraine and Vice-Rector for Research and Teaching at Karazin University; Anton Panteleimonov, Vice-Rector for Research and Teaching, Candidate of Chemical Sciences and Associate Professor; and Iryna Zhuravliova, Director of the Central Scientific Library of Karazin University and Honoured Worker of Culture of Ukraine.

We sincerely thank Oleksandr Kryvokon for the engaging meeting, insightful discussion and generous gift of books, which will enrich the collections of the Central Scientific Library and serve as a valuable source of knowledge for our readers and researchers!