Stechyshyn A. State-labor activity of K. Levitsky in the conditions of development and development of WUNR

DOI: 10.33098/2078-6670.2019.7.19.54-62

Purpose. The purpose of the study is the state-legal views and practical aspects of the political activity of K. Levytsky in the conditions of the formation and development of the Western Ukrainian People’s Republic. Method. The methodology includes a comprehensive analysis and synthesis of theoretical and source material and further formulation of the relevant conclusions and recommendations. For the objectivity of the research, a complex of general scientific, special-legal, special-historical and philosophical methods of scientific knowledge, as well as principles of objectivity, historicism, systemicity and comprehensiveness are used. Results. The scale of the law-making activity of K. Levytsky in the conditions of the formation of the ZUNR stipulates the separation of three stages: preparatory; functional; decline During the preparatory period K. Levytsky prepared a «Project for the reconstruction and restoration of the General Ukrainian Council». In his writings, Levytsky developed issues related to the armed variant of the development of events and called for the creation of his own Ukrainian army, the basis of which were Ukrainians who served in the ranks of the Austrian army. During the functional period, he was engaged in law-making activities, preparing in person drafts of the law on the citizenship of the WUNR and the land law. During the decline, even after emigrating to Vienna, he continued active political activities and represented the Ukrainian delegation during the Riga Peace Conference. Scientific novelty.  The paper systematizes the main state conceptions and legislative initiatives of K. Levitsky in the conditions of the formation of a national state in Galicia after the collapse of Austria-Hungary. Practical significance. The results of the study can be used in further historical and legal studies, preparation of special courses.

Key words: state-legal views, legislative initiatives, law-making activity, K. Levitsky, Galicia, WUNR.

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