Department Achievements
On 25 September 2026, a scientific and practical conference marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of Radomyr Ivanovych Kondratiev was held at Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law as part of the "Human. Labour. Law: Kondratiev Forum". During the forum's solemn ceremony, Viktor Volodymyrovych Nalutsyshyn, Professor at the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure, Doctor of Law, Professor and Honoured Lawyer of Ukraine, was awarded a Letter of Appreciation from the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. The award recognised his significant personal contribution to the development of Ukrainian legal scholarship, the training of highly qualified professionals, many years of dedicated service, outstanding professionalism and active civic engagement. The staff of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure sincerely congratulate Viktor Volodymyrovych on this well-deserved recognition! We wish him good health, boundless energy, new academic achievements, professional success, inspiration and continued fruitful work for the advancement of legal science and education in Ukraine!
Pursuant to Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 604/2026 "On the Awarding of State Honours of Ukraine on the Occasion of Ukrainian Statehood Day", the honorary title of Honoured Lawyer of Ukraine was conferred upon Viktor Volodymyrovych Nalutsyshyn, Doctor of Law, Professor and Professor at the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure of Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to strengthening Ukrainian statehood, his significant personal contribution to the development of public life and his conscientious performance of professional duties. We sincerely congratulate Viktor Volodymyrovych on receiving this prestigious honorary title!
On 25 June, during a meeting of the Academic Council of Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law, the winners of the "Best Young Researcher of the Year" competition were honoured in a formal ceremony. The competition was based on an assessment of the research activities of higher education students and academic and teaching staff during the 2025–2026 academic year. Ivan Anatoliiovych Kohut, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law, won the category "Best Young Researcher of the Year among Academic and Teaching Staff of Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law aged 35 or under, holding at least a second-cycle (Master's) degree, or researchers aged 40 or under who hold a Doctor of Sciences degree". We sincerely congratulate him on this outstanding recognition of his research achievements and wish him further professional and academic accomplishments, creative inspiration, successful implementation of his research ideas and many more victories!
On 16 May, Ukraine celebrated Science Day! On this occasion, Serhii Antonovych Krushynskyi, Head of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure, Candidate of Law and Professor, was awarded a Certificate of Merit from the Khmelnytskyi Regional Military Administration for his outstanding professionalism, significant achievements in scientific, technical and innovation activities and his contribution to the training of highly qualified professionals, on the occasion of Science Day. The staff of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure sincerely congratulate Serhii Antonovych on this honorary distinction and wish him good health, new academic achievements, inspiration, boundless energy and continued success in his professional career!
On 5 February 2026, Ivan Anatoliiovych Kohut, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure, successfully defended his dissertation before Specialised Academic Council DF 70.895.076 at Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law. His dissertation, entitled "Interaction between Investigators and Inquiry Officers and Prosecutors during Pre-Trial Investigation", was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the field of knowledge 08 "Law", speciality 081 "Law". The research received positive evaluations and favourable reviews from the members of the council. We sincerely congratulate Ivan Anatoliiovych on this important academic achievement and wish him further research accomplishments, professional growth, inspiration in pursuing scientific and practical ideas, and success in his chosen professional field!
The staff of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure of Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law sincerely congratulate Anna Yevheniivna HOLUB, Teaching Assistant at the Department, on the successful defence of her dissertation entitled "Legal Regulation of the Protection of Cultural Property during Armed Conflict under Ukrainian Criminal Law", submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the field of knowledge 08 "Law", speciality 081 "Law". We sincerely congratulate our colleague and wish her continued professional development, further progress in her chosen research field, successful implementation of all her creative and academic plans, and inspiration for both professional and personal growth!
On 8 October 2025, a legal forum bringing together representatives of the judiciary, the legal profession, the justice sector, and national and local government bodies was held. Serhii Tiurin, Head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Military Administration, emphasised that even during wartime Ukraine's legal system continues to function, upholding the rule of law and protecting citizens, and that legal professionals from various fields – from judges and lawyers to academics and legal advisers – play a key role in strengthening statehood and restoring justice.
As part of the event, Ivan Anatoliiovych Kohut, Lecturer at the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure, received a Certificate of Merit from the Khmelnytskyi Regional Military Administration for his outstanding professionalism, dedicated service and significant contribution to the training of highly qualified professionals, on the occasion of Lawyers' Day.
On 29 August 2025, for his personal contribution to the defence of Ukraine and the strengthening of the country's defence capabilities and security, Volodymyr Nalutsyshyn, Associate Professor at the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure and Deputy Commander of a special-purpose platoon of the volunteer formation "Afhan", was awarded the Khmelnytskyi Regional Military Administration's honorary badge "For Bringing Victory Closer". The award was presented by Serhii Tiurin, Head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Military Administration.
The staff of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure of Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law sincerely congratulate their colleague and wish him further achievements!
Following the annual performance rating of academic and teaching staff, the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure ranked first! Congratulations to all members of the Department – we wish everyone continued success and consistently high performance across all areas of academic, teaching and research activities!
Congratulations to Volodymyr NALUTSYSHYN on receiving a Certificate of Merit from the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine!
The staff of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure of Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law sincerely congratulate Volodymyr NALUTSYSHYN, Associate Professor at the Department and Candidate of Law, on receiving a well-deserved Certificate of Merit from the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine! We wish you strength and inspiration to bring all your creative and research ideas to fruition and to achieve further accomplishments under the peaceful skies of Ukraine.
The staff of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure of Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law sincerely congratulate Yuliia Tsyhaniuk, Doctor of Law, on being awarded the academic title of Professor! The decision to confer the academic title was published in Order No. 920 of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine of 26 June 2024 "On the Approval of the Decisions of the Attestation Board of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine of 26.06.2024". We wish you success in bringing all your creative and research ideas to fruition, an inexhaustible source of inspiration and enthusiasm, self-confidence and further academic achievements under the peaceful skies of Ukraine.
Serhii Tiurin Presents State Awards to Distinguished Residents of the Region
In recognition of his significant personal contribution to the development of education and science, active civic engagement, dedicated service and outstanding professionalism, Yurii Mykolaiovych TUROVETS, Professor at the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure of Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law, was awarded a Certificate of Merit from the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The award was presented on 15 June 2024 by Serhii Tiurin, Head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Military Administration.
Our colleague Yurii TUROVETS is a current member of the Khmelnytskyi City Council and actively contributes to the drafting of a number of draft laws of Ukraine as a member of several working groups under committees of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. The Department's staff congratulate Yurii Mykolaiovych on receiving this highest award of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and wish him continued success!
Pursuant to Order No. 220 of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine of 21 February 2024 "On the Approval of the Decisions of the Attestation Board of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine", Serhii Antonovych KRUSHYNSKYI, Head of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure and Candidate of Law, was awarded the academic title of Professor.
We sincerely congratulate Serhii Antonovych on this significant academic achievement and wish him success, motivation, inspiration, new ideas, the full realisation of his potential and the fulfilment of his best plans in his future professional activities!
From June to December 2023, Nataliia Khmelevska, Associate Professor at the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure, Candidate of Law, successfully completed a research internship at the University of Helsinki, Finland, on the topic "Fundamentals of Juvenile Justice in Ukraine: Building National Model Based on International Best Practices".
Founded in 1640, the University of Helsinki is Finland's largest and oldest university. Its community of 40,000 students and staff embraces openness and diversity, recognises the importance of high-quality education and addresses challenges that affect people worldwide. The University of Helsinki ranks among the top 1% of research universities worldwide, among the top 40 universities in Europe and among the five leading universities in Northern Europe. The international research internship provided an opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the work of one of the world's leading universities, exchange expertise with international colleagues, enhance professional knowledge and skills, attend numerous academic events, establish international partnerships and master innovative research methods – a foundation for further improving Ukrainian scholarship, advancing juvenile justice in Ukraine and introducing innovative teaching methods at her home university.
From July to November 2022, Nataliia Khmelevska, Associate Professor at the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure, Candidate of Law, successfully completed a research internship at the Institute of European and American Studies (Academia Sinica), Taiwan.
Academia Sinica is Taiwan's leading academic institution, a modern research organisation with a distinguished heritage and an international reputation. It comprises 24 institutes and eight research centres led by internationally renowned scholars and staffed by highly qualified, motivated and creative researchers. The international research internship provided an opportunity to work in an international academic environment, exchange expertise, enhance professional knowledge and skills, attend numerous academic events, establish international cooperation and master innovative research methods.
