Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law, Doctor of Law, Associate Professor
Tatar Olga Vladimirovna

Address: Comrat, 17 Galațan Street
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HISTORY OF THE FACULTY OF LAW

The history of the Department of Private Law at Comrat State University is an integral part of the development of legal education in the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia and the Republic of Moldova as a whole. Over more than two decades, the department has grown from a newly established unit into one of the leading centres for training highly qualified specialists in civil-law disciplines, conducting research and promoting legal education.

The department was established in 2003 following the structural reorganisation of the Department of Jurisprudence. To improve the educational process and the quality of professional training, the existing department was divided into two independent units: the Department of Criminal Law and the Department of Civil Law. This was an important milestone in the development of the Faculty of Law, enabling lecturers to focus their research and teaching expertise on more specialised areas of legal scholarship. Over the years, the faculty has been led by experienced scholars and higher-education administrators who have contributed significantly to its development and the training of legal professionals. From the foundation of the Faculty of Law until 2 January 2017, its dean was Doctor of Law and Associate Professor Zaharia Sergey Konstantinovich. Under his leadership, the faculty passed through key stages of establishment and development, built strong traditions of legal education, strengthened its teaching staff and expanded its links with state institutions and Moldova’s legal community. Particular attention was paid to the quality of professional training and research by students and lecturers. From 1 February 2017 to 28 June 2019, the faculty was headed by Doctor of Law Yanak Ivan Vasilyevich. From 4 January 2022, Doctor of Law and Associate Professor Arseni Igor Vasilyevich served as Acting Dean. Under his leadership, the faculty develops successfully amid contemporary educational reforms, participates actively in research and international projects, and improves its programmes in line with European higher-education standards. Particular emphasis is placed on academic mobility, the quality of educational services and cooperation with employers and legal institutions in the region.

Since 1 September 2026, Doctor of Law and Associate Professor Tatar Olga Vladimirovna has served as Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law.

In 2009, by decision of the Senate of Comrat State University, the Department of Civil Law was renamed the Department of Private Law. The new name more fully reflected the wide range of subjects taught and research undertaken, covering civil, family, labour, housing, land and business law, as well as civil procedure and other areas of contemporary legal scholarship. Throughout its history, the department’s work has been shaped by the professionalism, responsibility and dedication of its lecturers and leaders, who have made significant contributions to legal education.

The first Head of Department was Doctor of Law and Associate Professor Mironova S., who led it from its establishment until 2005. Under her leadership, the foundations of the new unit were laid, curricula were developed, the teaching team was formed and research priorities were identified. From 2005 to 2007, the department was headed by lecturer Nikita S., who continued to improve teaching, strengthen staffing and develop cooperation with the region’s legal institutions.

From 2007 to 2008, Senior Lecturer Zavalnyuk A. served as Acting Head of Department, paying particular attention to teaching methodology and strengthening the practical component of future lawyers’ training.

In 2008–2009, the department was headed by Doctor of Law and Associate Professor Zaharia S. K. Under his leadership, lecturers’ research became more active, research areas expanded and cooperation with scientific and educational institutions in Moldova grew stronger.

From 2009 to 2013, the department was headed by lecturer Sary T., who holds a master’s degree in law. From 02.09.2013 to 31.08.2014, Doctor of Law Yanak I. served as Head of Department. From 01.09.2014 to 31.12.2021, it was headed by Doctor of Law and Associate Professor Arseni I. V. From 01.03.2022 to 30.06.2022, lecturer Petrovich L. A., who holds a master’s degree in law, served as Acting Head. From 1.09.2022 to 10.06.2026, the department was headed by Doctor of Law and Associate Professor Tatar O. V. This period was marked by accreditation on 31.10.2022, extensive modernisation of teaching, new curricula for both the first and second cycles, and broader international cooperation through active project participation by department members, including CSU Rector, Doctor and Associate Professor Zaharia S. K., and Doctor Habilitated in Law Shchukina N. V. Research, innovative educational technologies and ties with legal-practice institutions were also strengthened. Today, the department has a highly qualified teaching staff providing training at a high scientific and methodological level. Its members include Doctor Habilitated in Law and Associate Professor Shchukina N. V.; Professor Sosna B. I.; Doctors and Associate Professors Frunze Yu. I., Zaharia S. K., Arseni I. V. and Tatar O. V.; Doctor of Law and lecturer Sakara A. V.; and Petrovich L. A., who holds a master’s degree in law. Each contributes uniquely to teaching and research. Their interests cover civil law and procedure, labour, land, housing and business law. Their professionalism sustains high standards and the continuity of scholarly traditions. Research receives particular attention. For many years, lecturers have conducted fundamental and applied studies in private law, participated in national and international research projects, and published findings in respected journals in Moldova and abroad. A major achievement is the creation of an extensive teaching, methodological and electronic resource base. Lecturers have developed dozens of curricula, methodological guides, practical workbooks, recommendations for coursework and graduation theses, and independent-study materials. These resources support educational quality and ensure training meets the needs of contemporary legal practice. Training future researchers is another important area. Through the teaching staff’s active research, master’s students specialising in Civil Law become involved in studies, attend conferences, round tables and academic-practical seminars, publish findings and successfully defend their master’s theses.

For many years, academic coordinators have played an important role in the effective operation of the Faculty of Law. Their professionalism and responsibility have ensured the smooth organisation of teaching, document administration and cooperation among students, lecturers and university management. From 2001 until 1 September 2003, these duties were successfully performed by Glavcheva Anna Georgiyevna. From 1 September 2003 until 2012, the faculty’s academic coordination was carried out by Zaharia Stepanida Afanasyevna. From 20 September 2012, the position was held by Yakimova Nadezhda. From 3 March to 30 June 2022, Dimitroglo Olga performed these duties. From 25 August 2022 to 28 July 2025, the position was held by Palachor Nelya Ivanovna.

The department provides first-cycle higher education in Law leading to a bachelor’s degree, and second-cycle education specialising in Civil Law leading to a master’s degree, in both full-time and part-time modes. The programmes develop contemporary professional competencies required across legal practice. Active international cooperation is central to the department’s development. It maintains close links with educational institutions in Moldova and abroad, participates in international scientific events and develops partnerships with European universities and research centres. This cooperation facilitates the exchange of experience, innovative educational technologies and better professional training. The department attaches particular importance to practical training. During their studies, future lawyers undertake placements in courts, law firms, notarial offices, prosecution authorities, police and justice institutions. They thus acquire practical skills while studying and adapt successfully to their future careers.

Graduates’ successful careers demonstrate the high standard of training. Many hold responsible positions in the judiciary, prosecution service, legal profession, notarial practice and other state institutions. They include Comrat Court judges Khrapakov V. and Khudoba V.; Rybnitsa judge Ivanova O.; Comrat municipality notaries Tarleva I. and Ganeva L.; lawyers Kapakly I., Kochu M. and Kovalenko S.; and many other specialists who represent Comrat State University with distinction in the legal community.

Today, the Department of Private Law is a recognised educational and research centre for training lawyers in southern Moldova. Preserving the best traditions of legal education while actively introducing modern educational technologies, it looks confidently to the future and continues its essential mission: training highly qualified specialists able to protect citizens’ rights and legitimate interests, strengthen the rule of law and contribute to society’s development. The department’s rich history, the professionalism of its lecturers, its graduates’ achievements and its continuous pursuit of improvement provide a solid foundation for the further development of CSU’s Department of Private Law amid contemporary challenges and the prospects of Moldova’s European integration.