The awarding of the 2026 Borys Paton Scholarship of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to Maryna S. Utkina—Doctor of Law and Associate Professor at the Department of Criminal Law and Judiciary (Academic and Research Institute of Law, Sumy State University)—marks a significant academic achievement for the department.
On September 17, 2026, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the Resolution “On the Awarding of the Borys Paton Scholarships of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in 2026.”
The research project submitted by Maryna Utkina for the competition addresses a highly relevant issue: “Financial Monitoring within the Framework of Combating Corruption and Money Laundering: Innovative Approaches and Global Challenges.”
This research focus acquires particular significance in the context of contemporary transformations within the financial system, the digitalization of economic relations, and the imperative to refine legal mechanisms aimed at preventing corruption, money laundering, and the illicit exploitation of the financial sector.
The Borys Paton Scholarship of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine serves as a mechanism of support for young scientists who demonstrate substantial academic accomplishments and conduct pertinent fundamental and applied research. In 2026, 39 scientific and technical projects representing various scientific disciplines across Ukraine were admitted to the competitive selection process.
The awarding of this scholarship is a testament to the high caliber of Maryna Utkina’s scholarly contributions, the timeliness of her chosen research trajectory, and its overarching significance to the advancement of modern legal science.
The faculty and staff of the Department of Criminal Law and Judiciary extend their sincere congratulations to Maryna Utkina on this substantial academic milestone.
We wish her continued professional and scholarly success, the successful implementation of novel research initiatives, international recognition, and ongoing inspiration for future accomplishments.
