The winners of the contest of research essays among pupils were chosen at LvSUIA

The results of the contest of research essays on social and legal topics among schoolchildren of Lviv region were announced at Lviv State University of Internal Affairs.

This year the event took place for the third time. The event is a joint project of LvSUIA, the Department of Education and Science of LRSA and the Lviv Regional Minor Academy of Sciences for Youth.

27 young men and women from educational institutions of Lviv and Lviv region took part in the event. The meeting with the contestants was held online.

Roman Blahuta, Rector of LvSUIA, welcomed the audience.

"The talented youth of Lviv region, despite studying under martial law, can demonstrate high performance not only in mastering school subjects, but also in science. I am convinced that each of you has a strong civic position and is a real patriot," the Rector of the university emphasized.

The event was moderated by the LvSUIA Vice-Rector Olha Balynska.

The participants' works the were evaluated in seven nominations. In their research, young scientists substantiated their own vision of ways of solving social and legal problems at the level of a person, family, social group, society, state. The issues of national resistance, national security and language were raised. In addition, they covered gender problems of Ukrainian society, investigated problems of economy, psychology and pedagogy.

All essays have been peer-reviewed and checked for academic integrity on StrikePlagiarism.com anti-plagiarism system. Preference was given to works that were distinguished by original vision of the problem and the unique author's approach.

This year, the participants who won prizes will be awarded with diplomas, and their scientific supervisors will be awarded with letters of commendation from the organizing committee of the contest. In addition, schoolchildren will receive memorable gifts.