... Schools . ... V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University is one of the oldest universities in Eastern Europe. ... In October 1999, according to the decree of the President of Ukraine, Kharkiv State University gained the status of a national university and was named in honor of its founder, V.N. Karazin. ... V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University is involved in extensive international cooperation and is an active member of the international community of the leading European and world universities. ...