UK: Постановка проблеми. Висвітлено маловідомі до цього часу сторінки життєвого шляху,
педагогічної та архітектурно-будівельної і творчої діяльності українського громадського діяча І. М. Труби
(1878–1950). Наведено факти про його наукову роботу в м. Полтава та аналіз його публікацій. Проаналізовано
першу наукову працю І. М. Труби, присвячену економічній доцільності діяльності Полтавського товариства
взаємного страхування майна від вогню. Описано переїзд ученого до Катеринослава, його активну участь у
товаристві «Просвіта», педагогічну діяльність у школах та технікумах, а також роботу інженером в Управлінні
Катеринославської залізниці. Висвітлено труднощі І. М. Труби в боротьбі за життєвий простір, допомогу
однодумців на шляху до світлого майбутнього. Підкреслено значимість ученого в розвитку освіти
Катеринославської губернії, а також його багатогранність.
EN: Formulation of the problem. Hitherto little-known parts of the life, pedagogical, architectural,
construction and creative activities of the famous Ukrainian public figure I.M. Truby(1878−1950), the chronology of
his work in the field of creativity, the time of the has been clarified. Scientific activity in Poltava. Added his scientific
publications and their analysis, pedagogical and creative activity as a scientist Analyzed his first scientific work devoted
to the economic feasibility of the Society for Mutual Fire Insurance. Given its strategic assessment the significance of
this work of the author for the state, as a scientist and statesman. Moving to Yekaterinoslav. Participation in “Prosvita”
(“Enlightenment”). Work in the field of education. Work in the Office of the Catherine Railway as an engineer. The
difficulties of the struggle for life space are described, despite the innate abilities and willpower to achieve the set goal.
Help of like-minded people on a common path to a “bright future” his thoughtfulness has been honed. Economist,
structure-creator of an organization, an enterprise. The purpose of the article is to supplement the compiled monograph
on the life and work of I.M. Truby. Conclusions. The significance of I.M. Truby in the development of education in the
Katerinoslav (now Dnieper) region is highlighted. It is known that during the Bolshevik regime, in his homeland, Ivan
Truba was considered an enemy of the people (which was not specified), as a Ukrainian bourgeois nationalist. And
therefore, all his activities were given political anathema. Archival materials have been studied and analyzed, on the
basis of which the conclusion is drawn − the significance of I.M. Truba is manifested as a person, a citizen is a patriot,
namely of the Ukrainian people. The activities of Ivan Mikhailovich during his life were marked by their versatility,
namely: pedagogicalism, enlightenment, political, cultural and social activities, national patriotism, writing, scientific
creativity.
