Hetman D. Returning and restitution of the historical and cultural treasures in Ukrainian Polish and Russian relations (1920-th - 1930-th).

The thesis is a complex research of the return and restitution process of historical and cultural values in the Ukrainian-Polish-Russian relations in the 1920-th - 1930-th. In order to analyze these issues were involved different types of the sources and outlined historiographical phases of problem research in Ukrainian, Polish and Russian historiography. Were traced the methods and forms of higher authorities work in realization of the problems return and restitution of antiques, art, archival materials. Were explored mechanisms of restitution of historical and cultural values in the process of implementation 11 article of Riga peace treaty. Were revealed position USSR, RSFRR and the Polish Republic on the issue of restitution of antiques and art in the development of Riga peace treaty in 1921. Were enlightened activities and the results of the Russian-Ukrainian commission on parity exchange objects of museum value between USSR and RSFRR. Were conducted the generalization of the system of activities of public authorities USSR the practical problem of return and restitution of historical and cultural values in the 1920-1930. Were estimated the phase of the USSR public authorities activity in realization of the problem of return and restitution of art and antiques.