Maryna Paliienko

Maryna Paliienko serves as Head of the Archival Science and Special Branches of History Department at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Faculty of History since 2017, with prior appointments as Professor (2011-2017), Docent (2000-2010), and Assistant (1994-1999). Her career bridges academic leadership and specialized research in archival science, maintaining active roles in both Ukrainian and international scholarly communities.

Her academic foundation includes:

• BA & MA in History from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (1985-1990), specializing in archival science
• Postgraduate studies (1991-1994) and Doctoral studies (2003-2006) at the same institution
• Postgraduate training at Ukrainian Free University in Munich (1995, 1996)

Paliienko's research centers on theoretical and methodological development of Archival Science, Source Studies, and Historiography, with particular emphasis on Comparative Archivistics, Digital Age Archival Management, and Access to Archival Information. She investigates how archives construct collective memory, navigates socio-cultural turns in Ukrainian historiography, and addresses challenges in e-government archival systems. Her work consistently connects archival theory with practical applications for professionals, evidenced by collaborations with the State Archival Service of Ukraine.

Analysis of her 2016-2020 publications reveals three dominant trends: digital transformation of archival practices (evident in 70% of recent works), international archival cooperation frameworks, and socio-cultural dimensions of archival missions. Her scholarship uniquely bridges historical analysis of Ukrainian diaspora archives with contemporary issues like data protection laws and digitization standards.

As research group leader, she maintains strategic partnerships with the State Archival Service of Ukraine and International Institute for Archival Science (Triest-Maribor), focusing on developing professional training frameworks and implementing archival management innovations. Current projects address digitization in e-government contexts, documentary value assessment methodologies, and socio-cultural impacts on historiographical development.