From the history of the Department of Zoology and Entomology named after B. M. Lytvynov of the Kharkiv National Agrarian University named after V. V. Dokuchaiev

The history of the formation and development of the Department of Zoology and Entomology named after B. M. Lytvynov of the Kharkiv National Agrarian University named after V. V. Dokuchaiev since 1840 is presented. The activity of the heads of the department and leading scientists in different periods is characterized. The scientific schools of V. G. Averin, A. A. Migulin, B. M. Litvinov, Ye. N. Beletskiy are described, which cover a wide range of issues of population dynamics of phytophagous insects, protection of fruit, cruciferous and other agricultural crops. The directions of research of the current teaching staff are highlighted.