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The article deals with the issue on the correlation, study and usage of the international relations history theoretical foundations as a sufficiently specific scientific direction, combining the features of historical and political sciences, in particular world history, the history of diplomacy, political science, the theory of the international relations, etc. The emergence of the international relations history is connected with the development of national historical sciences, the study of the history of diplomacy, geopolitical concepts, the theory of international relations, etc. The results of the scientific study of the international relations history have laid the basis for the common international processes study. Throughout the XX-th century this direction was actively developing, been influenced upon by the confrontation of political systems. Accordingly, antagonistic ideologies were used, a sample selection of historical facts and sources was carried out. Such issues as the concept and the subject of the international relations history, its periodization, and relations with the world history, history of diplomacy, the theory of international relations and other scientific directions still remain controversial.

The article covers the history of the notarial districts formation in Ukraine. The subject matter of the study is the retrospective of notarial districts formation in Ukraine as well as the development of the grounded proposals for respective legislation improvement. The methodological basis of the study were general scientific (analysis, comparison and modelling) and special (formal and logical) methods of cognition. The notary territorial competence influence on the formation of notarial districts is considered. The author has proved that the notary territorial competence in the context of national legislation is understood as the basis for the notary districts formation. The research suggests the analysis of 4 stages of notary formation and development in Ukraine: early years of independence, establishment of the maximum number of notaries, the years of uncertainty and the current stage, characterized by changes due to administrative-territorial and digital reforms. As a result of the analysis, it was concluded that during the early years of independence the legislation, considering the notary territorial competence, was poor, while state intervention into the process of notarial districts allocation was really high. The regulation of the maximum number of notaries and notarial quotas as the legal problem that does not meet today's challenges is revealed. Legislative drafts aiming at regulating the number of notaries and restricting such state intervention in notarial activity have been analysed. The present regulation of the notary territorial competence, as well as legislative updates, considering the administrative-territorial reforms in Ukraine, are studied. The attention is also paid to the administrative-territorial structure as a basis for the allocation of the notary territorial competence. The main concepts of forming the list of notarial districts by the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine are outlined; moreover, their pros and cons are highlighted. The governmental plans to digitalize the state services in terms of launching electronic notaries for remote notarial acts are mentioned. The offer to improve the principles of notary districts system in order to increase the availability of notarial acts to the population is given (driven by the examples of regional notary districts in Kyiv and Sevastopol aiming at providing remote notarial acts). Taking into account the Constitutional provisions, the need to consolidate the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine authorities is justified in context of approving the list of notarial districts in the Law of Ukraine "On Notaries". Keywords: territorial competence of a notary, maximum number of notaries, administrative-territorial structure, administrative-territorial unit, quotas of notaries, availability of notarial acts

The creativity of Spengler and the ambiguity of his theory have caused and continue to cause profound interest, as well as fierce debates. Spengler introduced his cultural historical doctrine in the book "The Decline of the West", in which he sought to reflect all the diversity of historical metamorphoses of humanity. His advanced concept of high cultures allowed him to approach the analysis of contemporary political processes from a historical perspective. "The Decline of the West" has already become an integral part of the European spiritual culture. This paper attempts to analyze Spengler's philosophy of history. During the research, the authors have used the comparative-historical method, the methodology of philosophical hermeneutics, as well as the integrative anthropological approach.

The purpose of the article is to establish the main directions of local lore activity of S.D. Nose and systematize his work in this field of humanities. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study lies in the principles of historicism, scientificity and systematics. Biographical, historical-genetic and scientific-metric methods were also used. Scientific novelty of the study is due to the formulation of the problem and the first attempt to determine the place of S.D. Nos in the historical and local lore movement in the Chernihiv region in the second half of the nineteenth century. Conclusions. On the basis of a wide range of updated sources, S.D. Nos' participation in the editorial circle of the official government newspaper «Chernyhovskye hubernskye vedomosty», consisting of local historians, ethnographers, and writers, was established. The facts about evidence of S.D. Nos direct involvement in the project of founding a scientific society of historical and local lore profile in Chernihiv are also given. S.D. Nos' cooperation with the South-Western Division of the Russian Geographical Society is characterized. Articles, notes and documentary publications of the researcher in the journal «Chernihiv Provincial Gazette», «Osnova», «Kievskaya Starina» are analyzed.

Actuality. Management as a phenomenon of culture and an exclusively unique object of scientific knowledge occupies a special place in the life of society. As historical development of mankind is complicated as organizational structures, as well as the culture of management and a set of theories that describe them. However, modern science does not take into account that radical changes in organizational reality occur not continuously, but during the bifurcation of civilization. A specific culture that arose precisely in such conditions is mechanistic management, the study of which is devoted to this article. Purpose and methods. The purpose of the article is a theoretical and historical analysis of the culture of mechanistic management, the identification of the basic determinants of the genesis of this management culture and the formation of the main directions of its development in conditions of industrialism. The methodological basis of the research is the dialectical principle of cognition, systemic, civilization, historical approaches to the study of social phenomena and processes, and the fundamental provisions of the theory of management. Results. The objective preconditions of the formation of a culture of mechanistic management are determined: European science and mechanism arising from the Newtonian picture of the world – the presentation of organizational reality as a machine, as well as atomism, rationalism and social Darwinism as a "natural law" about inter-species struggle; Protestant ethics as a justification of profit; political economy, which introduced the economy in the form of a machine operating under the laws of Newtonian mechanics; great scientific and technical discoveries, demanding new forms of organization of production. The essence of the article is given, comparative characteristics are given and prospects of further application of the main directions of culture of mechanistic management: scientific organization of labor and management are outlined; administrative management; the ...

The modern cynological service of Ukraine is an integral part of the National Police of Ukraine, the National Guard of Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.The purpose of this study was to shed light on the history of cynology. To address this issue, the task was to collect and systematize data on the development of cynology. The main purpose of dog training in the law enforcement system is primarily to assist employees of these structures in improving the effectiveness of their activities to prevent, stop, detect and investigate crimes, using the special knowledge of dog handlers, as well as their skillful use of service dogs as a special means.The following research methods were used in the research process: general scientific – logical analysis, generalization, classification, systematization, actualization and comparison; historical – biographical, problem-chronological, comparative-historical.The history of the human-dog relationship dates back more than 500,000 years. Archival documents contain records of the use of dogs in military affairs more than 6,000 years ago in Eurasia, Africa and North America. As early as 7000 BC, purposeful dog breeding was widespread.No other animal species shows such diversity. Today there are more than 400 breeds of dogs, not counting crossbreeds. Despite this biodiversity, all domestic dogs belong to the same family, the Canis familiis, whose wild ancestor is the wolf, as evidenced by DNA analysis.To date, there are three main areas of dog breeding: service, which includes herding, associated with various branches of animal husbandry, riding (harness) and own service – the use of dogs for guard, search and other services; hunting (industrial and sports); decorative (breeding of mostly domestic dogs of original forms, companion dogs).Thus, the study of the history of cynology will allow more extensive use of the capabilities of dogs in the modern cynological service. ; Сучасна кінологічна служба України є невід'ємною складовою частиною Національної поліції України, Національної гвардії України, Державної прикордонної служби, Державної служби України з надзвичайних ситуацій.Метою даного дослідження було висвітлити історію становлення кінології. Для вирішення цього питання було поставлено завдання зібрати та систематизувати данні стосовно розвитку кінології.У процесі досліджень було використано наступні методи досліджень: загальнонаукові – логічного аналізу, узагальнення, класифікації, систематизації, актуалізації та порівняння; історичні – біографічний, проблемно-хронологічний, порівняльно-історичний.Історія відносин людини і собаки бере свій початок більше 500 тис. років тому. В архівних документах збереглись записи про використання собак у військовій справі більше 6000 років тому в Євразії, Африці та Північній Америці. Вже 7000 років до н.е., було широко поширене цілеспрямоване розведення собак.На сьогоднішній день розрізняють три основних напрямки собаківництва: службове, що включає пастуше, пов'язане з різними галузями тваринництва, їздове (упряжне) і власне службове – використання собак для караульної, розшукової та інших служб; мисливське (промислове і спортивне); декоративне (розведення переважно кімнатних собак оригінальних форм, собак-компаньйонів).Отже, вивчення історії кінології дасть змогу більш широко використовувати можливості собак в сучасній кінологічній службі.

One of the defining features of the ability of society to update, upgrade, transition from traditional to modern structure is the formation of women's activity in different areas. Today, social and cultural equality between men and women is a matter of equality of human existence. It is known that the position of woman in society represents the valid level of civilization of the one or another social community, and unmistakably reflects the level of commitment to the principles of humanism, equality and democracy by its members. By exposing to criticizm traditional patriarchal concept of socio-cultural development of mankind, modern feminism has put forward an alternativeto it, in which woman appears as an active and equal with men the subject of social process. Feminism is focused the main attention on the abolition and identifying of discriminatory practices to women, its main task is the liberation of women from restrictions imposed by the men, and providing them with equal opportunities in society.Therefore, the increasing of public attention to the important issues of social modernization – the emancipation of the individual, consciousness by the woman of her nature and opportunities, and also lively discussions and controversial assessments of these processes actualize the research of the formation and development of feminism as a theory and practice.In this article research interest is focused directly on the development and transformation of feminist ideas, concepts and movements in the context of sociological theorizing.Feminism having the almost two centuries history, as a theory and as a practice, is still continues to develop and transform. Having arisen in the XVIII century, for today feminism has not gained clear universally accepted definition. In the twentieth century feminism from the practice of social and political movement for the equal rights for women turned into a phenomenon of general cultural scale with expanded philosophical concept. At the end of the last century feminism has advocated for the revision of relations between genders because of radical changes in the living conditions of people that occurred under the influence of such factors as globalization, the spread of education, improving women's and men's consciousness, strengthening the legal and financial independence of women. In the modern stage the female factor is significant and requires a rethinking of the foundations of civilization. Therefore, in the third millennium to the fore come a fundamentally new issues determining the women's place in the modern society, without solution of which it is impossible a further human progress. ; Основное внимание сосредоточено на раскрытии феминистских идей, концепций и движений в контексте социологического теоретизирования. Освещено взгляды западных мыслителей относительно социально-политического статуса женщины, её роли и места в обществе, а также рассмотрено влияние различных социологических теорий на становление и развитие идеологии феминизма. ; Основну увагу зосереджено на розкритті феміністських ідей, концепцій та рухів у контексті соціологічного теоретизування. Висвітлено погляди західних мислителів щодо соціально-політичного статусу жінки, її ролі та місця в суспільстві, а також розглянуто вплив різних соціологічних теорій на становлення та розвиток ідеології фемінізму

The purpose of the article is to structure and reflect the history of such medical institution as the Chernihiv Military Hospital on the basis of the studied materials (archive resources of SACR (State Archive of Chernihiv Region), Chernihiv Military Hospital, mass media, information provided by the respondents). Methodologically, the publication is based on analytical and statistical methods. The scientific novelty of this article is an attempt to cover the process of creation and operation of the Chernihiv Military Hospital from its inception to the present day. Also, the periods of change of localization of the medical institution on the territory of Chernihiv were traced, the key events were examined. Conclusions. The establishment of the Chernihiv Military Hospital in Chernihiv was happening in difficult conditions. The institution did not have its own premises, in key times for the history of Ukraine, it changed its location. Most of the buildings did not meet the proper conditions and were not equipped for medical needs, which to some extent affected the quality of service. However, this did not prevent from providing assistance to the military who took part in World War II in the post-war period. Overtime, the hospital received a renovated new building, deployed comprehensive assistance to the military with specialists, where it is located now. The authority stimulated the improvement of the quality of work by hold in socialist competitions, celebrating Soviet anniversaries, organizing annual military exercises etc. The change of managers of the institution helped to improve the professionalism of doctors by holding seminars on different topics, conferences, researches, equipment upgrades, etc. on the basis of the hospital and other institutions. Guarding the health of their defenders due to the beginning of military events in eastern Ukraine, thus confirming its necessity and significance.

Liberal feminism rooted in modernity, is closely connected with emancipationist political activity in which gender equality is a long-term goal guaranteed by democracy, at the same time that goal is considered to be a «self-legitimized myth». Feminism in "postmodern conditions" faces complicated and ambiguous processes of critical debates and sharp conflicts. On the one hand, it concerns acute arguments about the nature of the contemporary feminism, on the other,- the conflict between the theory of feminism and gender research, which lately has become evident. This mainly reflects disputes concerning sharp actualization of the relations between feminism and gender studies with obvious actualization of the "queer"-theories and corresponding discourses, which expands their impact on cultural and social discursive practices with visible appreciation by gender studies. It is necessary to stress, that "queer"-movements have never been simply movements for emancipation and civil rights. For feminism the latter means that the first phase (not "wave") of feminism has been completed. Opposition to feminism is not new. However, the claim that we are now in a post-feminism epoch is challenged. Feminism is effective in many countries of the contemporary world. The next phase will be developed in the context of the transformations of gender relations. At the same time, nowadays women`s interests as always occupy constant positions in the gender agenda. Moreover, feminist projects are very important for the transformations of the gender regimes and forms. Feminism can change not only the nature of the gender regime but the nature of the "late capitalism" as well: labour regimes, labour time regulations, elimination of violence both in private and public spheres etc. All these factors concern capitalism and gender regimes simultaneously. If democratic processes enhance, the feminist projects will be able to influence both the form of capitalism and the form of gender regimes.In this context such fundamental questions as whether the transgender epoch proclaims the end of gender in its traditional meaning and how all that influences the theories of feminism and gender should be answered. In the whole the «sexuality approach» provides an opportunity to consider the fundamental problems arising from our indefinite responses to the messages of the discourses and discourse practices in the world. However it is proved that the fact of the power component in the distribution of the gender roles is not less valid nowadays, and gender as a theory cannot be represented without an analysis of the corresponding power systems. Thus, if feminism is not the struggle for the equality of women, then it is a method for the scientific analysis. The idea of the non-importance of feminism now is crossed with the questions about the false importance of gender categories provided we live in the culture of the «liquid gender» where stable gender has become non-obligatory and arbitrary. It is also important that the intention to overthrow the «tyranny of the normal» is obvious both in the theory and practices of postmodernism. ; Феминистская позиция начала ХХІ в. убедительно демонстрирует актуализацию дискуссий между эмансипацией модерна и неолиберальной свободой постмодерна. Либеральный феминизм глубоко укоренен в модерне как рациональный проект эмансипации, в постмодерне освобождение человечества, в том числе эмансипация женщин, это «самолегитимный миф». Феминизм в «ситуации» постмодерна переживает сложные и неоднозначные процессы острых дебатов и внутренних конфликтов. С одной стороны, это спорные вопросы касательно феминизма модерна и его постмодернистской версии, с другой ¬¬¬– назревающей в течение последних лет конфликт между феминизмом и гендерными исследованиями с их акцентуализацией «квир»-теорий и соостветствующих дискурсов. Каким образом всё это влияет на теорию феминизма и гендера? Провозглашает ли трансгендерный век конец гендера в его традиционном значении? Ответы на эти вопросы по-разному представлены в теории феминизма и теории гендерных исследований. В целом, «сексуальное» дает возможность рассмотреть фундаментальные проблемы наших неопределенных ответов на вызовы дискурсов и дискурсивных практик в современном мире, однако по-прежнему валидным остается тот факт, что социокультурные роли мужчин и женщин не могут быть поняты без анализа соответствующих властных систем. Следовательно, если феминизм – это не отстаивание прав женщин, тогда феминистская теория явным образом дестабилизируется, превращаясь в метод. Мысль о том, что феминизм сегодня неуместен, пересекается с вопросами о том, стоит ли вообще заниматься гендерными категориями, если мы живём в культуре «гендерной текучести», где гендер становится необязательным и произвольным. Бесспорно, стремление свергнуть «тиранию нормального» очевидно и в теории, и в практике постмодернизма. Постмодернизм, отвергая не только биологический, но и психологический детерминизм, провозглашает «трансгендерный» век: гендер как идентификация с одним полом или субъектом – это фикция. Для феминисток последнее означает, что первая фаза (именно фаза) феминизма завершилась. Следующая фаза, развиваясь в контексте трансформирующихся гендерных отношений, может изменить не только природу гендерного режима, но и природу «позднего» капитализма (режимы труда, рабочего времени, борьба с насилием и т. д.). И хотя гендерные проекты динамично реконструируются в контексте трансформирующихся гендерных отношений в ХХІ веке, однако женщины по-прежнему занимают твердые позиции в феминистских проектах, более того именно феминистские проекты очень важны для изменения гендерного режима. ; Феміністська позиція початку ХХІ ст. переконливо демонструє актуалізацію дискусій між емансипацією модерну й неоліберальною свободою постмодерну. Ліберальний фемінізм, глибоко вкорінений у модерні як раціональний проект емансипації, у постмодерні звільнення людства, зокрема емансипація жінок, це «самолегітимний міф». Фемінізм у «ситуації» постмодерну переживає складні й неоднозначні процеси гострих дебатів і внутрішніх конфліктів. З одного боку, це спірні питання стосовно фемінізму модерну та його постмодерністської версії, з іншого – наростаючий впродовж останніх років конфлікт між фемінізмом і гендерними дослідженнями з їх акцентуалізацією квір-теорій і відповідних дискурсів. Яким чином усе це впливає на теорію фемінізму й гендеру? Чи проголошує трансгендерне століття кінець гендеру в його традиційному значенні? Відповіді на ці запитання по-різному подані в теорії фемінізму й теорії гендерних досліджень. У цілому, «сексуальне» дає можливість розглянути фундаментальні проблеми наших невизначених відповідей на виклики дискурсів і дискурсивних практик у сучасному світі, проте як і раніше валідним залишається той факт, що соціокультурні ролі чоловіків і жінок не можуть бути зрозумілі без аналізу відповідних владних систем. Отже, якщо фемінізм – це не відстоювання прав жінок, тоді феміністська теорія відверто дестабілізується, перетворюючись на метод. Думка про те, що фемінізм сьогодні недоречний, перетинається з питаннями про те, чи варто взагалі займатися гендерними категоріями, якщо ми живемо в культурі «гендерної плинності», де гендер стає необов'язковим і довільним. Безперечно, прагнення повалити «тиранію нормального» очевидно і в теорії, і в практиці постмодернізму. Постмодернізм, відкидаючи не лише біологічний, але й психологічний детермінізм, проголошує «трансгендерне» століття: гендер як ідентифікація з однією статтю або суб'єктом – це фікція. Для феміністок останнє означає, що перша фаза (саме фаза) фемінізму завершилася. Наступна фаза, розвиваючись в контексті гендерних стосунків, що трансформуються, може змінити не лише природу гендерного режиму, але й природу «пізнього» капіталізму (режими праці, робочого часу, боротьба з насильством тощо). І хоча гендерні проекти динамічно реконструюються в контексті гендерних стосунків, що трансформуються в ХХІ ст., проте жінки як і раніше займають тверді позиції у феміністських проектах, крім того, саме феміністські проекти дуже важливі для зміни гендерного режиму.

In modern conditions, state regulation in the field of innovation, encouragement of inventive intellectual activity is a mechanism for ensuring sustainable economic development of the state. It was revealed that in Ukraine there is a sufficiently substantial legislative base that allows regulating issues in the field of intellectual property, its updating is taking place in accordance with the requirements of the time. At the same time, as indicated in the Annual Report of the European Commission, intellectual property rights are systematically violated in Ukraine, thereby damaging the economic interests of the European Union. It is argued that the basic mechanism for ensuring the effectiveness of public administration in the field of intellectual property is the involvement of all subjects of public administration in lawmaking processes. It is noted that the organization of an effective system of law enforcement in the process of creating and using intellectual property objects directly affects the development of national scientific-technological and scientific-technical spheres of state life, increasing their investment image, introducing a favorable innovation climate. Indicated the need to involve all subjects of public administration in the formation of state policy in the field of intellectual property, development of legislation on the protection of industrial property and innovative proposals, updating the provisions of the Labor Code and the Civil Code of Ukraine. It is proposed to include to the Civil Code a number of provisions to ensure the remuneration of persons who have contributed to the creation, legal protection and use of inventions, industrial designs and innovative proposals; effective functioning of the intellectual property protection system created by students, listeners, cadets and teachers in the learning process. It is also proposed to create a Code of Intellectual Property, which will eliminate internal contradictions and promote the harmonization of intellectual property issues and ...

The article focuses on scientific, practical and socio-political importance of the multivolume "Encyclopedia of the History of Ukraine" compiled and published by the Institute of History of Ukraine, the Academy of Science of Ukraine. The paper estimates specific character of Encyclopedia, its structure, content and logical coherence, interrelatedness of separate thematic blocks and articles covering world history issues. The materials selected for the Encyclopedia proved to be thoroughly researched and are based on specific examples. They are mainly related to the landmark political and social events in the world history which affected the fate of Ukraine and its people. Cultural overviews place a great focus on the relations between various states and Ukraine, highlight key events in international relations and their relevance to Ukraine and the "Ukrainian Question", spotlight foreign policy of Ukraine. Much attention is paid to outstanding personalities (state leaders, politicians, scientists, cultural figures) who left a rich legacy in the history of the country. ; У статті розкривається наукове, практичне й громадсько-політичне значення підготовки і видання Інститутом історії України НАН України багатотомної «Енциклопедії історії України». Дається загальна характеристика специфіки її побудови, передусім змісту та логічної підпорядкованості й взаємопов'язаності тих сюжетно-тематичних блоків та окремих статей-гасел, що стосуються проблем всесвітньої історії. На конкретних прикладах висвітлюється ступінь вивчення й основний зміст представлених в енциклопедії матеріалів про головні політичні і суспільні події та явища світової історії з акцентуванням на їхньому впливі на долю українців та України; країнознавчі нариси, з виділенням сюжетів про взаємовідносини відповідної держави та України; основні події міжнародного життя й відносин та їх дотичність до України або «українського питання»; міжнародні зв'язки українського народу та зовнішню політику України, а також про окремих визначних особистостей планети (державних діячів, політиків, вчених, діячів культури), діяльність яких причетна до України.

The article deals with family retellings of the representatives of the Kharkiv sergeant-noble family of Kovalevsky. A large number of its members is known in various fields. Representatives of the Kovalevsky family become military, hold responsible state positions, study science and culture. From the actions of the representatives of the dynasty gradually formed a variety of family retellings, legends. They are recorded in memoirs, memoirs, documents, newspaper articles, and eyewitness accounts. The feature of family legends is a variety of variations that may arise in connection with the lack of information, the conscious or unconscious distortion of facts, etc. Family legends can be used to increase authority, to increase their social status, to "decorate" reality. It is because of the fact that for a long time the real story of the family can change, there is a great need for careful study, arrangement and selection of the necessary information to achieve the most accurate reflection of family history.In this article, an attempt is made to understand some of the most promising sources of information in order to achieve the goal. Prospects are: the memoirs of Maxim Maximovich (1851-1916) - My Life and Peter Yevgrafovich Kovalevsky (1901-1978) - The Revenge of the Kovalevsky for three hundred years 1651-1951, as well as compiled a variety of authorship collection of articles in the book "M. M. Kovalevsky scholar, state and public figure and citizen". Of particular importance are archival funds. Namely, the fund of the Central Intelligence Agency of Ukraine № 1814, devoted to the aristocratic genus Kovalevsky. Comprehensive study of various sources of information opens the "forgotten" pages of the story of the family and, if necessary, corrects the existing ones.This article does not pretend to a comprehensive study of family history. The main attention is paid only to some representatives of the genus Kovalevsky, their relatives and friends (A. I. Kovalevsky, V. Ya. Kovalevskaya, P. E. Kovalevsky, M. I. Kovalevsky, E. P. Kovalevsky, M. M. Kovalevsky senior , M. M. Kovalevsky junior, P. I. Kovalevsky, I. I. Mechnikov, V. N. Karazin, their acquaintances - G. C. Skovoroda, M. I. Kovalinsky, P. L. Lavrov). The article also included references to some of the family estates in order to update the material.Key words: Kovalevsky, family history, memoirs, biography. ; У статті розглядаються сімейні перекази представників Харківського старшинсько-дво­рян­сь­ко­го роду Ковалевських. Стаття присвячена ознайомленню, упорядкуванню та відбору необхідної інформації в межах дослідження сімейної історії цього роду. Стаття досліджує формування сімейних переказів, їх розвиток та презентацію нащадкам. В межах їх дослідження основна увага приділяється деяким представникам роду Ковалевських, їх родичам, друзям та знайомим.Ключові слова: Ковалевські, сімейні історії, мемуари, біографія. В статье рассматриваются семейные предания представителей Харьковского старшинско-дворянского рода Ковалевских. Статья посвящена ознакомлению, упорядочению и отбору необходимой информации в рамках исследования семейной истории этого рода. Статья исследует формирование семейных преданий, их развитие и презентацию потомкам. В рамках их исследования основное внимание уделяется некоторым представителям рода Ковалевских, их родственникам, друзьям и знакомым.Ключевые слова: Ковалевские, семейные истории, мемуары, биография. The article deals with family retellings of the representatives of the Kharkiv sergeant-noble family of Kovalevsky. A large number of its members is known in various fields. Representatives of the Kovalevsky family become military, hold responsible state positions, study science and culture. From the actions of the representatives of the dynasty gradually formed a variety of family retellings, legends. They are recorded in memoirs, memoirs, documents, newspaper articles, and eyewitness accounts. The feature of family legends is a variety of variations that may arise in connection with the lack of information, the conscious or unconscious distortion of facts, etc. Family legends can be used to increase authority, to increase their social status, to "decorate" reality. It is because of the fact that for a long time the real story of the family can change, there is a great need for careful study, arrangement and selection of the necessary information to achieve the most accurate reflection of family history.In this article, an attempt is made to understand some of the most promising sources of information in order to achieve the goal. Prospects are: the memoirs of Maxim Maximovich (1851-1916) - My Life and Peter Yevgrafovich Kovalevsky (1901-1978) - The Revenge of the Kovalevsky for three hundred years 1651-1951, as well as compiled a variety of authorship collection of articles in the book "M. M. Kovalevsky scholar, state and public figure and citizen". Of particular importance are archival funds. Namely, the fund of the Central Intelligence Agency of Ukraine № 1814, devoted to the aristocratic genus Kovalevsky. Comprehensive study of various sources of information opens the "forgotten" pages of the story of the family and, if necessary, corrects the existing ones.This article does not pretend to a comprehensive study of family history. The main attention is paid only to some representatives of the genus Kovalevsky, their relatives and friends (A. I. Kovalevsky, V. Ya. Kovalevskaya, P. E. Kovalevsky, M. I. Kovalevsky, E. P. Kovalevsky, M. M. Kovalevsky senior , M. M. Kovalevsky junior, P. I. Kovalevsky, I. I. Mechnikov, V. N. Karazin, their acquaintances - G. C. Skovoroda, M. I. Kovalinsky, P. L. Lavrov). The article also included references to some of the family estates in order to update the material.Key words: Kovalevsky, family history, memoirs, biography.