Filatov B. Socio-political transformation processes in Sumy region during perestroika (April 1985 - August 1991).

The dissertation is devoted to the complex research of social and political transformation processes in Sumy region during the years of perestroika (1985–1991). A holistic picture of perestroika changes and shifts in Sumy region was created, the process of their deployment and specifics was revealed. Unpublished archival materials have been put into scientific circulation. The state of scientific development of the problem and its individual aspects has been studied. The main directions in the study of socio-political development of Sumy region during the perestroika years are determined. The theoretical and methodological base of the research is substantiated. The key points of the process of emergence and formation of political opposition are revealed. A systematic analysis of the dynamics of the development of relations between the authorities and informal societies in Sumy region is carried out. The periods of religious renaissance in Sumy region in 1985–1991 are analyzed. A systematic analysis of the dynamics of development of power relations with the UOC and Protestant unions in Sumy region is carried out. The dynamics of the election campaigns of 1989 to the Supreme Soviet of the USSR and 1990 to the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, the regional council in Sumy region, the role of the People's Deputies of the USSR and the USSR from Sumy region in the all-Union political arena are covered. The causes, main manifestations, essence and consequences of the crisis in the Sumy branch of the CPU are analyzed. Key words: Sumy oblast, reorganization, publicity, political opposition, CPU, informal society, elections.