Dr. Volodymyr Kravchenko

Professor

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Biography

Volodymyr Kravchenko is a professor in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta, specializing in history. His academic interests primarily focus on the history and historiography of Ukraine and Russia, including border studies and Ukrainian-Russian relations. He has contributed significantly to the field as the Director of the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies from 2012 to 2017 and as the founder and head of the Department of Ukrainian Studies at V.N. Karazin National University in Kharkiv. His editorial roles span several scholarly journals including 'East/West: Journal of Ukrainian Studies' and 'Harvard Ukrainian Studies.' He has been a member of various academic committees and has also mentored numerous doctoral candidates. His published works include influential studies on the Ukrainian historical narrative and the dynamics of Ukrainian-Russian relations.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2012-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies • Edmonton, AB

Oversaw operations and academic contributions of the institute.

Head

1991-01-01 — 1996-01-01

Department of Ukrainian Studies • V.N. Karazin National University, Kharkiv

Founded and led the department, establishing its academic framework.

Head

1999-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Department of History and Museum Studies • Kharkiv National Academy of Culture

Managed department activities and academic programming.

Founder and Director

2002-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Kowalsky Eastern Ukrainian Institute • Kharkiv

Established a research institute focusing on eastern Ukrainian studies.

Awards

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Solomea Pavlychko Prize

2010-01-01
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Petro Mohyla Award

2004-01-01

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management