Transformation of the political regime in Ukraine in the times of independence: stages and features

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to study the peculiarities of the transformation of the political regime in Ukraine at different historical stages of its independence. The subject of the study is the political regime of independent Ukraine. The research methodology includes the following methods: transitological, normative and value, sociological, comparative, systemic, structural and functional, neo-institutional. Results of the research. The approaches to the concept of political regime and its varieties are analyzed. The stages of its transformation in Ukraine are highlighted and it is determined that they are “tied” to the person of the president. The peculiarities of political regime of the times of independence during the passage of each of the cycles are established. Practical meaning. Based on the features of the political regime in independent Ukraine during the periods of rules of different presidents and in various stages, we conclude that the political regime in our country has all the signs of a hybrid one, and Ukraine is a "partially free country". Value/originality. It is proven that the decentralization of management in Ukraine multiplied by the intensification of political competition, the implementation of European values and the improvement of legal awareness and culture of our citizens could become a reliable foundation for the formation of a democratic Ukrainian society.

The Role of the Transformation of Public Legal Consciousness during Legitimation of the European integration of Ukraine

“…The study of Håkansson (2021) indicates excellent results regarding the effectiveness of the European integration process. Skrypniuk et al (2022) showed results similar to our research, confirming the cultural and legal vector of Ukraine's development towards European integration. A moderate scenario indicating 40-50% confirms the gradual transformation of consciousness because of the number of problematic aspects in the state machinery regarding the openness of business functioning and the general social condition of the population.…”

“…The key problematic factor of European integration is the possibility of integrating the economic and legal systems. According to Skrypniuk et al (2022), the European integration of Ukraine requires a deep analysis of the strategic direction of the legal, social, and cultural aspects of foreign policy. In this context, the transformation of legal consciousness is a crucial factor influencing the perception and implementation of European standards and norms.…”