Evhen Tsybulenko

Ukrainian academic and scholar

Evhen Tsybulenko - Ukrainian academic and scholar
Born

October 21st, 1972
52 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Ukraine

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A prominent scholar and academic contributing significantly to the field of humanities and social sciences. Engaged in various research projects and academic publications throughout a career dedicated to education and academic excellence. Served in multiple academic roles, including professorship positions at leading institutions in Ukraine. Actively participated in national and international conferences, sharing insights on cultural and historical issues relevant to Ukraine and Eastern Europe.

Authored numerous scholarly publications

Served as a professor at leading Ukrainian universities

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