Oleksandr Shnyrkov

Oleksandr Shnyrkov serves as Professor and Head of the Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations at the Institute of International Relations, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, a position he has held since 2008. With an academic career spanning over four decades at the university, he progressed from Assistant Professor (1981) to Associate Professor (1987) and Professor (1998), while also holding professorships at the National Academy for Public Administration (2007) and Banking University of the National Bank of Ukraine (2008-2015).

His academic credentials include:

• Diploma of International Economist and Translator from the Faculty of International Relations and International Law, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (1973-1978)
• Ph.D. in Economics from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (1978-1982)
• Doctor of Economic Science from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (1993-1996) with doctoral thesis "Competition in Economic Interrelations of European Transition Economies"

Shnyrkov's research focuses on international economic integration, EU-Ukraine relations, and geopolitical economic impacts, with significant contributions to understanding trade liberalization, economic sanctions, and Ukraine's integration into European value chains. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy analysis, particularly regarding the EU Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) and responses to Russian aggression.

Analysis of his 12 most recent publications (2012-2018) reveals concentrated expertise in three interconnected domains: geopolitical economic consequences (e.g., Russian-Ukrainian economic disintegration), EU integration mechanisms (e.g., DCFTA determinants and third-country effects), and historical-economic analysis (e.g., solidarity economy traditions). These works consistently apply international economics and political economy lenses to Ukraine's evolving relationship with European structures.

He actively leads international research initiatives including Jean Monnet programs (2013-2022) and TEMPUS projects, while contributing to academic discourse through editorial roles in journals such as "Transition Studies Review" and "Journal of European Economy". Professional engagements include leadership positions in the Ukrainian Association of International Economics (Head of Board) and Central Eastern European University Network (Board Member).