Lyshenko T. Musical activity of social-cultural societies of Chernihiv Region in a context of the first third of XX century

The thesis is devoted to thorough research of Chernihiv Region musical life in the first third of XX century from the point of view of analysis of Ukrainian Region societies and against the background of biographical characteristics of outstanding cultural men of the region. Careful analysis of primary sources of above mentioned societies activity is made. The author determines 2 main directions: cultural and enlightment activity and profound development of music education. Close attention is paid to giving records of biographies of those persons, who infmenceol the formation and progress of cul-tural changes. The author analyses their role and significance of the activity not only in connection with Chernihiv region but the country in the whole.