Professor Anatolii Filiniuk in the constellation of leading Ukrainian historians (for the 70th birth anniversary and the 45th anniversary of scientific and pedagogical activity)
Authors:   Kamyanets-Podilskіy National Ivan Ogііеnko University, Zavalniuk Olexandr 
Published: September 2023

It is impossible to give a true analysis of modern historical science and Ukrainian higher education achievements without clarifying their personal component, determining the most talented and productive part of scientists; serious shift s in the mentioned fi elds are thought to be possible in the past, present and future only with such personalities whose heritage determine the way of history. Doctor of historical sciences, professor, academician of the National Academy of Higher Education of Ukraine Anatolii Hryhorovych Filiniuk belongs to this circle. Th e purpose of the article is to highlight the main milestones of the Professor Filiniuk Anatolii Hryhorovych’s life and his creative path, his professional development as a scientist-historian, professor of History of Ukraine Department, Kamianets-Podilskyi Ivan Ohiienko National University, doctor of historical sciences, his contribution to the development of science and the prosperity of his native university. The research is based on available scientifi c works, as well as partly archival and fresh informa- tional, unpublished materials. Th e methodological basis of the research is the principles of his- toricism, objectivity and systematicity. Prosopographic, historical-genetic, problem-chronological, retrospective, historical-comparative, synchronic and diachronic methods are the most widely used. Scientifi c novelty consists of new material in the Professor’s biographical sketch, which has not been the subject of attention of predecessors yet and the gained information allows to present the scientifi c and pedagogical portrait of the scientist in the most complete and meaningful way. Conclusions. Anatolii Hryhorovych Filiniuk, within the course of 70 years of his life and profes- sional career, has developed as a decent, humanistic, colourful, integral and well-organized person, a decent citizen and a tireless employee of a higher education institution, who has achieved high standards results in various management and teaching positions, thereby realizing his impressive potential as a manager, scientist, educator, public fi gure. As a talented historian, teacher, intel- lectual, humanist and patriot, a strong, goal-oriented, highly organized, powerful personality in organizational, scientifi c, educational, public and human dimensions, he has constantly been crea- ting new scientifi c ideas, projects. Professor is believed to have taken care of the high quality level of future historians. Being totally rooted for Ukraine its present and future with his soul and heart, Filiniuk A.H. strives for his native land an unshakable faith in better times to come for science, higher education, and the entire society. His serious contribution to the development of Ukraine history, historical local studies, training of scientifi c and teaching personnel testify to the great ta- lent of a scientist and leader who is capable of solving the most diffi cult tasks. Th e presented life and professional experience of the jubilee is considered to be interesting and useful for academic youth, developing scientists, representatives of the educational sphere, and everyone who loves and respects Ukraine.