Vivat universitas! 100 years of institutionalisation of sociology at the Belarusian State University

The article identifies three stages in the development of sociology at BSU, reveals their content and features. It is argued that institutionalisation on territory Belarus began with opening Belarusian State University creation department primitive culture, where students were given lectures genetic sociology, issues labour, law, cultural history, family marriage. After identification historical materialism teaching sociological disciplines was excluded from curricula BSU. Sociology revived 1960s Problematic Research Laboratory Sociological Studies In its depths, as well sector applied philosophy humanities faculties, personnel trained necessary conditions created for section 1989. Professor G. P. Davidyuk rightfully considered to be founder modern sociology. Currently, centuries-old traditions field science education are being developed Center Political Researches faculty social sciences. concluded BSU one leading universities post-Soviet space it possesses everything further development. scientific schools actively developing university staff includes well-known specialists who provide training highly qualified competences work global instability readiness give an adequate respond new challenges time.