Pavlyuk V. The impact of Volyn Gentry Family on the Social, Economical and Cultural Development of the XIX century.

Methods of Research and Equipment. Principles: historical, scientific character, objectivity, syncretism and logicality; methods: periodizations, problem-chronological, classification, historical-comparative, quantitative. Theoretical Significance and Novelty The research is the first comprehensive study on the place and role of the Volyn magnates' families in the system of social, economic, and cultural development of the region. Practical Results and Novelty The factual material of the dissertation can be used in the encompassing works of Ukrainian and foreign historians dedicated to the problem of Polish minority groups in Ukraine. Subject and Degree of Implementation Evolution of the magnates' estates of Volyn and influence of the nobility upon the general level of education in the 19th century. Efficiency of Implementation Special course in social history of Ukraine and historical country studies, study manuals. Sphere of Usage Presenting the courses in History of Ukraine, Problems of Polish min ority groups in Ukraine, in generalizing work in these issues.