Office-Museum of Emeritus Professor Mykola Serhiiovych Bokarius

Honored Professor Mykola Serhiiovych Bokarius is a renowned forensic medical worker, criminalist, founder of National Scientific Center«Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute».
The entire life of Mykola Serhiiovych is a noble path of a scientist, practitioner, and public figure, gaining him worldwide acclaim. His rich experimental heritage and significant fundamental works in the field of forensic science and criminalistics, along with a vast number of studies on material evidence, and active involvement in public organizations for educational purposes, are the distinguished achievements of M. S. Bokarius’s labor. In 1923, Mykola Serhiiovych initiated the establishment of the Kharkiv Office of Scientific and Forensic Examination, which in 1925 was reorganized into the Institute of Forensic Science Examinations. M. S. Bokarius became its first leader.
From 1923, M. S. Bokarius was the Chief State Forensic Expert of the USSR. He has conducted more than 5000 examinations of material evidence and over 3000 autopsies. At that very time, Mykola Serhiiovych supervised the Scientific-Technical Study of Criminal Investigation in Kharkiv and served as a consultant to the Main Directorate of Police and Investigation of the USSR.
For inquiries regarding the organization of excursions, please call (057) 370-91-94. The work schedule of the Office-Museum of Emeritus Professor Mykola Serhiiovych Bokarius is Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00AM-3:00PM.