Sokyrska V. Hraban's research and social-pedagogical activity (1902 - 1990).

The thesis is the first complex survey of H.Y. Hraban's research, social and pedagogical activity in Ukrainian historical studies. It has analyzed the way the subject is researched using a wide range of previously published and archive sources most of which have been introduced into scientific circulation. It has outlined the factors which influenced the formation of H. Y. Hraban’s personal outlook and social position as well as defined the stages of his life and activities. It places a great emphasis on the historian’s social activities as well as defining his role in the organization of museum, sights preserving, and local history work. It shows the historian's cooperation with research institutions, scientists and writers. Special attention has been paid to the researcher's contribution to the development of historical studies. It has been proved that H. Y. Hraban's research has had an innovative character and has made an important component of the general context of Ukraine's history.