PRECONDITIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL ACTIVITY OF STUDENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF UKRAINE

Abstract

The article discusses the development of students’ social movement in Ukraine. The role of universities in shaping students’ social activity. It is proved that the universities were the center of the development of the ideas of democracy, freedom of thought, scientific research. The article deals with the role of prominent scientists and public figures that have worked in higher educational institutions of Ukraine and helped to spread the idea of progress among students.