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The aim of the study is to conduct a historiographical analysis of the works of Ukrainian and Polish historians dedicated to the international aspects of the Eastern Galicia issue in 1919–1923, and to outline the directions for further study of the topic. The methodology of the research is based on the principles of historicism, systematics, objectivity, as well as methods of historiographical analysis and synthesis. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that a comparative analysis of the achievements of Ukrainian and Polish historians in studying the issue of the state affiliation of Eastern Galicia in international politics has been conducted for the first time. Conclusions. In the 1920s and 1930s, a process of accumulating primary knowledge on the specified issue took place. The development of the topic in the post-war decades was marked by a distinct multivariant character. The few works of the Ukrainian diaspora were written within the framework of the statehood-oriented direction of national historiography, while Soviet historical science was characterized by a class-party approach to the problem. On the other hand, the works of scholars from People's Poland were distinguished by a high level of analysis and impartiality. The contemporary stage of research on the topic (1990s – 2000s) is marked by a significant increase in scientific knowledge, especially in the Ukrainian historical narrative. Although the works of Polish historians contain balanced assessments of the Ukrainian national movement, they still exhibit a clear bias towards “Polonocentrism”. Excessive nationalism is evident in the defense of the thesis of the "cultural superiority" of Poles over Ukrainians. At the same time, the scientific problem requires further study. In particular, more attention should be paid to the internal factors of the weakness of the foreign policy of the West Ukrainian National Republic (ZUNR). The history of Western Ukrainian diplomacy through the lens of biography has development potential. Issues related to the activities of the Entente missions in Eastern Galicia remain relevant. There is a need for a synthetic work that would recreate all aspects of the activity of the ZUNR government on the international stage, especially during the period of its operation in Vienna.
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