Veronika M. Gavrilenko

This article examines the methodology of historical research as a comprehensive approach to studying the past that includes a variety of methods and techniques. The focus is on the theoretical foundations of methodology, as well as the classification of methods used in historical science, such as archival research, analysis of primary and secondary sources, comparative analysis and the use of statistical data. The problems and challenges faced by historians are discussed, including the complexity of interpreting sources, the influence of researcher subjectivity and ethical aspects. The article...