DR. VALERII NESTERENKO

Areas of Expertise

Tourist potential of Podilsk Tovtry, creation of rural museums in the region, improvement of the ecological situation near the Dniester River, problems of preservation of traditional ethnic culture in Podilia.

Brief Bio

For about 30 years I have been researching the history and culture of national groups (Ukrainians, Poles, Jews, Russians and others) in Podilia - one of the most picturesque areas of Ukraine. In total, about 150 scientific and popular science works have been published on this topic, including 5 monographs. Two my articles have been published in Poland. I participated in several foreign conferences (Poland, Russia).

My thesis for a PhD degree in Agricultural Sciences in specialty “History of Ukraine” was defended on May, 1998. The subject of the dissertation was: "National Relations in Podilia in 1920-1930s".

At the same time, working as a scientist in the Kamianets-Podilsky State Historical Museum-Reserve, I was engaged in the creation of museums, historical and geographical expositions, exhibitions, issues of geographical local lore, wrote several works on the history of Podolsk Tovtry, created new tourist routes.

I am member of the Center for the Study of the History of Podilia, the National Union of Local Historians of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Society for the Protection of Monuments and Culture.

I was awarded with the Diploma of Khmelnytskyi Regional State Administration, Diploma of the Mayor of Kamianets-Podilskyi for a significant contribution in the scientific and tourist activity.