The awarding ceremony of the laureates and winners of the All-Ukrainian competition «Young Lawyer of the Year» took place in Kyiv on October 14, 2023. Ruslan Melnychenko, a candidate of legal sciences, Acting Head of the Department of Legal Support for Entrepreneurship Security at SUTE, attorney, was honored in the category «Young Scientist». He was recognized for his high achievements and significant contribution to the development of legal science.

«This award is not only a recognition of my work, scientific, and professional activities, but also an incentive to continue working. To work for the benefit of our country, to educate the new generation. I am grateful for the support of the department's team and the University, who always believed in me and inspired me to achieve new heights», - Ruslan Melnychenko thanked during the solemn awarding ceremony.

The prizes were presented by the Deputy Director of the Institute of State and Law named after V.M. Koretsky of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Doctor of Legal Sciences, Honored Lawyer of Ukraine Nataliya Onishchenko, and the Deputy Chairman of the National Association of Lawyers of Ukraine, Doctor of Philosophy, and Managing Partner of GOLAW Company Valentin Gvozdiy.

Note: The All-Ukrainian Competition «Young Lawyer of the Year» was initiated in 2009 and is an important event for the legal community and the public in Ukraine. This competition is not just a competition but a unique space for communication and exchange of experience among young legal professionals. This year, the Forum of Young Lawyers of Ukraine brought together leading experts in the field, including lawyers, judges, partners of legal associations, public figures, researchers, as well as law students, to discuss the most pressing issues of legislation application, judicial practice, and new opportunities for professional development.

Over 1500 young lawyers from all over Ukraine participated in the competition. The winner in the category «Young Scientist» was determined based on the following criteria:

• Scientific activity;
• Scientific achievements;
• Practical activities;
• Participation in international projects.

We sincerely congratulate MELNYCHENKO Ruslan Volodymyrovych on this award and wish him new achievements in his scientific and professional career. May this nomination be only the beginning of outstanding and significant accomplishments!

Dean of the Faculty of International Trade and Law of

State University of Trade and Economics

Yuliya  HONCHAROVA