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Olga Gaidai is an Associate Professor in the Department of 19th Century History at the Faculty of General History, Petro Mohyla National University. She also serves as Deputy Director of the Ukrainian-Polish Research Institute at the same institution. Her academic journey began with a degree in history and law from Nikolaev State Pedagogical Institute, followed by postgraduate studies and a PhD from Odessa National University.
Her research interests include:
- 19th Century History
- Ukrainian History and Culture
- History of Education
- Museum Studies
- Social Anthropology
- History of Science and Technology
Olga Gaidai's scholarly work focuses on the socio-cultural dynamics of Eastern Europe in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Her recent publications explore topics such as aristocratic manors, private collections, the sugar industry, and public health in historical contexts. The articles reflect a strong interdisciplinary approach, combining social, economic, and cultural history with museum and heritage studies, particularly within Ukrainian and Polish historical landscapes.
Her publications have appeared in peer-reviewed journals including Danubius, History of Science and Technology, and Przeglad Nauk Historycznych, some indexed in SCOPUS, indicating international scholarly recognition.
She has held academic and administrative roles, including Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Political Science (2007–2012) and has been an active faculty member since 2007. There is no indication of part-time status or retirement.
While no scientific awards or student advisement details are mentioned in the text, her sustained research output and leadership role in a binational research institute underscore her active academic engagement.
Olga Gaidai's work contributes significantly to the understanding of regional history, cultural exchange, and historical identity in Ukraine and its neighboring regions.
