By order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation,
dated March 26, 2025, number 242, the new Dissertation Council for the defense
of candidate and doctoral dissertations in the specialty 5.1.1 – Theoretical and
Historical Law Sciences was established at Baikal State University.
According to Oleg Gribunov, acting rector of BSU, the existence of the fourth
dissertation council at the university demonstrates the scientific credibility
of the university and provides new opportunities for legal scholars.
The dissertation defense council includes:
- Oleg Pavlovich Gribunov, doctor of law, professor, chairman
- Ilya Anisimovich Minnikes, doctor of law, professor, deputy chairman
- Kostyunina Olga Vladislavovna, Ph.D. in Law, associate professor – academic
secretary