The research work of the Department is carried out in terms of the general research theme: “Socio-political processes in Ukraine at the end of the XIX and XX centuries”.

The academic staff of the Department implements the National program for the preparation of a scientific and documentary series of books “History Rehabilitated” (co-authors of the issues devoted to Dnipropetrovsk and Kryvyi Rih regions).

The professors of the Department take an active part in the implementation of international grants and programs.