IN THE ORIGINS OF THE ASSOCIATE MAKARENKO STUDIES

The name of THE academician I. Ziaziun is inextricably linked with all major events of the last decades in the field of Makarenko studies, among which the most important is the creation of the International Makarenko Association, an international association of scholars, which brings together individuals and organizations interested in the study, propaganda and creative introduction of the pedagogical heritage of A. S. Makarenko. Having taken up the position of the rector of PoltavaV. G. Korolenko State Pedagogical Institute (1975), I. A. Ziaziun deeply realized the integrity of the world process of Makarenko studies, the urgent need to combine international studies. For the first time, the idea of creating International Makarenko Association was fixed in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Makarenko, whose training was led by I. Ziaziun. International Makarenko Association project was discussed at the 6th International Makarenko Symposium, supported by researchers from 15 countries. International Makarenko Association was created at a conference in Poltava Pedagogical Institute on September 23-28, 1991 – the charter and governing bodies were approved, Poltava Pedagogical Institute was recognized as the association's scientific and organizational center. Presidents of International Makarenko   Association   were   elected:   M. Yarmachenko,   I. Ziaziun,   G. Khillig, T. Korablova, N. S. de Kumis. The objectives of International Makarenko Association are: studying the life, activities and creative heritage of A. S. Makarenko, mastering and developing his legacy in modern conditions, studying, propagating and disseminating the experience of Makarenko followers. While maintaining the organizational integrity of the Academic Ziaziun, today the activities of International Makarenko Association include the following: coordination and organization of scientific meetings, discussion of research issues, presentation of Makarenko studies publishing projects, exchange of information and literature, support and consultation of the relevant Internet resources, initiation and conduct of public-pedagogical actions and memorial events, etc.