ANATOLII MAZARAKI
Rector of KNUTE, Professor
Honorary Professor of KNUTE

Anatolii Mazaraki has been working at Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics since 1988, as a rector since 1991 (till 1994 Kyiv Trade and Economics Institute). In March 2006 he was elected a head of the Department of International Economics (part-time). Doctor of Economics, Professor. 

Under the leadership of A.Mazaraki University has achieved significant results in development and improvement, gained leading position in the national educational space, always takes 4-5 place in the rankings of nongovernmental organizations and employers. Fundamental qualitative changes in the training of highly qualified specialists were made, structural changes of directions and specialties in accordance with the needs of the labor market were conducted, innovative technologies based on informatization and methods of intensification of training were introduced in the educational process that has provided quality education in accordance with state standards. Retraining and further training for management staff according to national and international projects was organized. There were created material and technical facilities that meet European standards. Most of the issues related to improvement of the organization and content of the educational process are solved ahead of time.

Rector A.Mazaraki initiated and ensured the transformation of the institute into state university, which in 2000 was granted national status, and creation of technological-economic polis of 7 institutes, 6 colleges, 3 higher commercial schools, a number of educational and research centers, as a result of successfully implementing gradual education through integration, the only scientific methodological and personnel policies. He is an author and organizer of the quality management system in the context of the Bologna Declaration, European ISO 9001 standards. University was the first in Ukraine to be certified by a national certification system.

Due to purposeful work and personal efforts of A.A. Mazaraki were obtained improvements in integration into the global educational community, organized and carried out cooperation with 50 universities in 20 countries. Participation of the university in implementing international educational and scientific projects is consistently expanded. French-Ukrainian Institute of Management, which for 10 years after the creation trained 320 professionals with obtaining French state diploma of higher education, is successfully functioning. University joined the Great Charter of universities represented in 10 international unions and associations.

Essential contribution was made by A.Mazaraki into the development of science. He as an organizer of scientific activity of the university provided the definition of priority and actual trends of researches, participation of scientists in development of the range of projects of Ukrainian laws, opened preparation of scientific staff for the university and other high educational establishments of Ukraine. In 2009 145 scientific research works were prepared, 19 patents were got for revelations and useful models, 140 textbooks were published, educational textbooks, monographs. PhD students, aspirants, competitioners defended 8 doctoral, 32 candidate dissertations.

A.Mazaraki personally constantly takes part in making scientific-research works and preparation of scientific staff. He prepared 13 doctors and 5 candidates of science, published individually and in co-authorship over 246 scientific papers, including 27 monographs, fundamental papers from them are, namely: "Philosophy of money", "Trade. Money. Mentality", textbooks and educational textbooks "Philosophy of economy", "International marketing", "Economy of trade enterprise". He heads special scientific board D 26.055.01, editorial board of scientific magazines "Messenger KNUTE", "Goods and markets".

A. Mazaraki actively represents interests of the University and profitably works in the range of social and professional formations in Ukraine, namely, as the head of social board from higher education of Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, member of attestation college Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the head of two educational methodic commission and one sub-commission Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, real member of the Academy of pedagogical sciences of Ukraine.

Scientific pedagogical and social activity of A.Mazaraki is highly valuated by the state, has international recognition. He is awarded by order "For deserts" І, ІІ, ІІІ stages, Certificate of honour of the Supreme Soviet of Ukraine, commemorative medal 10 years of Independence of Ukraine, Certificate of honour of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, order of Legion of Honour - Academic palm branch (France), signs of Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine "Excellent pupil of education of Ukraine", "Petro Mohyla". He was awarded an honourable rank "Merited leader of science and technique in Ukraine". He was chosen the deputy of Desnyanskiy regional board in Kyiv.

Scientific board of KNUTE assigned by the decision of 24 of February 2010 to Mazaraki А.А. the title "Honourable professor of KNUTE" for the exceptionally essential personal contribution in the development of the University and rise of its authority in society and also in preparation of high qualified specialists, scientific pedagogical staff, the development of science.