Meeting of IIR Students with Olena Yalova, Director of the State Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

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On November 12, 2026, with the assistance of the Department of International Organizations and Diplomatic Service, a professional meeting took place between Olena YALOVA, Director of the State Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, and third-year Bachelor's degree students of the "International Communications" educational program.

The event was organized within the framework of the academic course "Fundamentals of Diplomacy and Diplomatic Service" (lecturer — Head of the Department, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Viktor MATVIIENKO).

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During her speech, Ms. Olena YALOVA introduced future specialists in detail to the intricacies of protocol support in the diplomatic service. In particular, the meeting covered the following key topics:

  • the history of the inception and development of the institution of diplomatic protocol;

  • core principles of modern protocol practice;

  • fundamental provisions of diplomatic ceremonial and etiquette;

  • specifics of organizing and hosting diplomatic receptions, as well as rules of precedence;

  • history, traditions, and modern realities of State Protocol in Ukraine.

The meeting provided a great opportunity for students to combine the theoretical knowledge acquired during the course with the real practical experience of Ukraine's foreign policy agency. The students had the chance to ask questions to the senior MFA official and receive comprehensive answers regarding the specifics of the protocol service's work.

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The Department of International Organizations and Diplomatic Service expresses its sincere gratitude to Ms. Olena YALOVA for the informative lecture, dedicated time, and significant contribution to the professional training of future diplomats and international relations specialists!