On the 2d of September, 2013 there was "Education and science in the innovative development of modern Europe" International Seminar at the National Institute for Strategic Studies (NISS) under the patronage of the President of Ukraine. During the seminar the honored Professor Volodymyr Grygorovych Kuz received the International Ukrainian-German award - the Gold Medal of M. P . Drahomanov and Honorary Diploma "For outstanding contribution into promotion of ??European unity" for the excellent long-term scientific and educational activities, a significant contribution into strengthening the reputation of Ukrainian education and teaching on the international level, as well as on the occasion of his great anniversary.

Dear Volodymyr Grygorovych, the University staff congratulates you on the reputable award. We wish you good health, longevity, creative inspiration, optimism and prosperity, generosity of luck and new creative achievements in the name of Ukraine.