The Institute of International Studies is a research and educational platform of the Center for Cultural & Arts Initiatives dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research in culture, with a special emphasis on the arts. It actively fosters international academic partnerships, scholarly communication, project collaboration, and educational exchange.

The Institute unites researchers, cultural practitioners, and international partners—whether affiliated with specific institutions or operating as independent experts—around the study of contemporary cultural processes, cultural heritage, artistic practices, and international cultural dialogue. pages for your content. Have fun!

Our Team

Oleh Bolyuk

Oleh Bolyuk

Director of the Institute of International Studies

Doctor of Sciences (Art History). Senior Researcher at the Department of Folk Art, Institute of Ethnology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Researcher of Ukrainian folk and decorative art.

Andriy Sendetskyy

Andriy Sendetskyy

Head of the Department of International Partnerships and Project Cooperation

PhD (Cultural Studies). Cultural scholar, researcher of cultural diplomacy and theatrical practices; director, actor, set designer, visual artist, and cultural manager.

Jagoda Hernik-Spalinska

Jagoda Hernik-Spalinska

Head of the Department of Ukrainian-Polish Academic and Professional Exchange Programs

Habilitated Doctor of Humanities, Professor at the Institute of Art, Polish Academy of Sciences.

Taras Shmiher

Taras Shmiher

Head of the Department of Language Studies

Doctor of Sciences (Philology), Professor. Specialist in translation studies and intercultural communication.

Serhiy Havrylovych

Serhiy Havrylovych

Head of the Department of Academic Programs and Educational Exchange

PhD student at the National Academy of Culture and Arts Management. Cultural researcher, cultural manager, and organizer of international cultural, arts, and educational projects.