scholarly journals Legal Aspects of the Executive Bodies System Formation in the Area of the Use and Protection of Historical and Cultural Lands in Ukraine

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 31-41
Author(s):  
Olena Bevz
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
State Inspection ◽  
Information Policy ◽  
The State ◽  
Executive Power ◽  
Cultural Significance ◽  
State Service ◽  
Land Usage ◽  
Heritage Protection

This article aims to determine the system of the state bodies of executive power in terms of their competence in cultural and historical land usage and protection, taking into account the latest changes in Ukrainian legislation. The author emphasizes that the administration of lands designated for historical and cultural use and protection should take place within a framework of executive bodies specifically authorized as regards cultural heritage protection. Special attention is drawn to the powers of such state bodies like the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine, the State Service for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Ukraine, and the State Inspection for Cultural Heritage of Ukraine. The article includes a historical and contemporary overview of central executive bodies that ensure the formation and implementation of state policy in the sphere of cultural heritage protection. This scientific study focuses on the constant changes that occur in the system of executive power. The results of the investigation show that these changes in Ukraine take place irregularly today and are not conducive to the efficient use and protection of lands of historical and cultural significance.

scholarly journals Small Historic Town as an Object of Cultural Heritage

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 622-631
Author(s):  
Alina F. Belozor
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Policy ◽  
Local Community ◽  
18Th Century ◽  
The State ◽  
Arts And Crafts ◽  
Cultural Significance ◽  
Cultural Resource ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Relationship Of

The uniqueness of a historic town lies in its ancient origin (the middle of the 18th century and earlier); in the preserved historical, cultural and architectural environment; in the relationship of the town with significant historical events of the country; in the traditional folk crafts and arts that exist to the present time. It is positioned as a unique heritage site containing the main socio-cultural characteristics of the nation.Since the 1980s, some authors’ works have been attempting to scientifically substantiate the phenomenon of small historic town as a potential of cultural heritage in the context of its socio-cultural significance for the state, society and local community, with its advantages and problems.The purpose of this study is to show the potential of small historic town in the state cultural policy implementation. An analysis of various scientific approaches to the content of the concept of “historic town” is presented. The terminological chain “cultural resource”, “cultural resource of economic activity” and “object of historical and cultural heritage” is also included in the context of the article.The importance of historic towns in the training, education and enlightenment of citizens is invaluable. Scientifically based conclusions and official documents state that the majority of small historic towns cannot solve the accumulated problems on their own. A significant number of historical and cultural monuments require restoration.The inclusion of the potential of small historic town into the socio-cultural space should be carried out on the basis of programs of heritage preservation, development of tourism, folk arts and crafts, publication of the results of historical and cultural studies, creation of a complex of scientific documentaries and TV programs.The experience of Great Britain in protection of cultural heritage is considered.The article analyzes the Russian legislative acts over the past 50 years in relation to architectural monuments, historic towns and settlements. The author focuses on the recent evolution of approaches to the management of historical and cultural heritage of Russia.The obtained data demonstrate that regional executive authorities can become the coordinators of activities in the field of cultural heritage protection and tourism; and local authorities can be the organizers.

scholarly journals The Digital Preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage in China: A Survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaolin Zhou ◽  
Jingqiong Sun ◽  
Yujing Huang
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Digital Preservation ◽  
The State ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
The Status ◽  
Heritage Protection ◽  
Major Emphasis ◽  
State Of The Field

AbstractThe digital preservation of intangible cultural heritage has become a major emphasis and challenge in China. This study investigated the state of the field by examining the activities of the local Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Centers at Nanyang, Kaifeng, Xianning, Chibi, Sanming and Jingdezhen, using semi-structured interviews to document the status of digital preservation of intangible cultural heritage in China. This study found that the digital preservation system of Chinese cultural heritage has a clear structure and pluralistic components. The centers are rich in digital resources, but disordered in their storage, and are supported by policies, but weak in the area of management. It is necessary to further clarify these institutions’ rights and responsibilities, formulate storage standards, build shared platforms, and strengthen digital preservation management.

scholarly journals Legal aspects of Palaeolithic sites protection in Ukraine

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 315-321
Author(s):  
Anastasiia Shevtsova
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
The State ◽  
Archaeological Heritage ◽  
State Regulations ◽  
Legal Norms ◽  
Archaeological Materials

Despite the fact that Palaeolithic sites in Ukraine are objects of cultural heritage and protected by law, a large number of them is on the verge of total destruction. Organization of the processes of protection and preservation, as well as monitoring of the state of such sites, is based entirely on state legal acts. The Law of Ukraine On the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage defines the protection of the archaeological heritage as a complex of measures carried out in accordance with the legislation by state authorities, enterprises, institutions, organizations, citizens, aimed at keeping records, protection, preservation, proper maintenance, appropriate use, conservation, restoration, rehabilitation and museisation of archaeological heritage objects, as well as dissemination of knowledge about archaeological heritage. A characteristic feature of the objects of the archaeological heritage is the material embodiment of scientific information, which is largely stored in the place of its formation, regardless of the state of preservation. The basis for the protection of the archaeological heritage is its properties, which impose a ban on any work on this area, except for works related to the scientific research of the archaeological heritage. State regulations in the field of cultural heritage regulate relations connected to the protection of the archaeological heritage of Ukraine – an integral part of the cultural heritage of humankind, a vulnerable and non-renewable source of knowledge about the historical past, as well as determine the rights and responsibilities of archaeological heritage researchers. Scientific research of archaeological heritage is the scientific activity aimed at gaining new knowledge about the objects of archaeological heritage, patterns of development of ancient society and man on the basis of the results of the analysis of archaeological materials and documented information (publications, scientific reports, etc.) of archaeological character. It is extremely important to create the necessary conditions for the state to carry out scientific studies of Palaeolithic sites in order to organize a proper regime for their protection in terms of legislation. Key words: site, archaeological heritage, cultural heritage, protection of Palaeolithic sites, law, legal norms.

Formation of the research tradition of studying the institute Parliamentarism as a mechanism for the establishment of democracy

2017 ◽  
pp. 187-198
Author(s):  
Akil Ibrahim Al-Zuhari
Keyword(s):  
Balance Of Power ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
The State ◽  
Executive Power ◽  
Research Tradition ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
The People ◽  
Long Time ◽  
The Government ◽  
Parliamentary Regimes

The article defines the features of the process of forming the research tradition of studying the institute of parliamentarism as a mechanism for the formation of democracy. It is established that parliamentarism acts as one of the varieties of the regime of functioning of the state, to which the independence of the representative body from the people is inherent, its actual primacy in the state mechanism, the division of functions between the legislative and executive branches of government, the responsibility and accountability of the government to the parliament. It is justified that, in addition to the regime that fully meets the stated requirements of classical parliamentarism, there are regimes that can be characterized as limited parliamentary regimes. The conclusions point out that parliamentarism does not necessarily lead to a democracy regime. At the first stage of development of statehood, it functions for a long time in the absence of many attributes of democracy, but at the present stage, without parliamentarism, democracy will be substantially limited. Modern researchers of parliamentarism recognize that this institution is undergoing changes with the development of the processes of democracy and democratization. This is what produces different approaches to its definition. However, most scientists under classical parliamentarianism understand such a system, which is based on the balance of power. This approach seeks to justify limiting the rights of parliament and strengthening executive power. Keywords: Parliamentarism, research strategy, theory of parliamentarism, types of parliamentarism

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE NATIONAL ARCHIVE FUND FOR CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL HERITAGE

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 2417-2425
Author(s):  
Peter Peikov ◽  
Borana Hadjieva
Keyword(s):  
Financial Stability ◽  
National Archive ◽  
The State ◽  
Cultural Significance ◽  
Political Climate ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
Historical Heritage ◽  
The Individual

The present paper reveals the significance of the National Archival Fund for preservation of the historical and cultural memory of the Bulgarian nation and the formation of historical consciousness. The National Archives Fund is defined as the largest collection of documents with historical, scientific, social, economic, cultural significance as an essential part of the cultural and historical heritage of Bulgaria.It treasures documents about the history of thousands of institutions and prominent figures of the state, economy, culture and art, of ordinary citizens whose activity is historically important in one respect or another.The emphasis of the study is on the main factors determining the daily enrichment of the National Archival Fund with new documents. Among these key factors are development of documentaristics and archivistics, trends in social development, ideological and political climate, financial stability and attitude of the society as a whole, of the istitutional leaders and administrative heads, creating documents, in particular, of the non-governmental organizations and even of the individual citizen to the problems in the field of archivistics.In the focus of the paper as well is the leading role of the state archives for the formation of the National Archival Fund of Bulgaria and the opportunities for cooperation with museums, libraries, community centers and other institutions of memory working with the same purpose and vision.

Fragmentation as a Challenge: Tribal and Sectrarian Identities in the Middle East

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-85
Author(s):  
Kleanthis Kyriakidis
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Arabian Gulf ◽  
The State ◽  
Islamic Revolution ◽  
Direct Response ◽  
Tribal Identity ◽  
Gulf States ◽  
The Ideal

In the Arabian Gulf two identities can be really considered almost as important as the national one: the tribal and the sectarian ones. Someone should expect that the reinforcement of these identities is a direct response to inequality and processes of exclusion. Furthermore, parochial tribalism is expected to arise as the protector of cultural heritage, especially in a region where the ex-pats vastly outnumber the locals. Nonetheless, both statements are far from truth. In this paper we will analyze how in the Gulf, sectarian identity came to play a significant role only after the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran and it keeps on surviving through mainly instigations and Iranian propaganda, provocations and support. It should be noted that Sunni identity has been allegedly subjugated in other Middle East States (mainly in Syria and Iraq) but in the Gulf the sectarian challenge stems from the Shia communities, openly supported by Tehran. Strangely enough, the tribal identity does not pose that much of a challenge, since tribes are more the friend than the enemy of all Gulf States. Actually, these countries could not have survived without the loyalty and commitment of the tribes not only to the Royal families but also to the idea of the State and the ideal of the Nation – and Gulf Nations do protect their cultural heritage. Keywords: Gulf, Globalization, Fragmentation, Sectarianism, Tribalism

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