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or the constitutional status of a person in Ukraine. The status of the
citizens of Ukraine is marked not only by his/her rights, but also by
the duties that he/she carries to the state, to other citizens, to the
organizations.

The basic duties of citizens are enshrined in the Constitution of
Ukraine. Conditionally, they can be classified into several groups. In
the sphere of economic and social life, it is the duty to pay taxes and

fees, to submit declarations about their property status and income, to
preserve nature and protect its wealth. In the sphere of cultural activity
citizens are responsible for the protection of historical monuments and
other cultural property, and they are obliged to reimburse the losses,

inflicted by them.
Obligations in the sphere of public and political life include
obligations to adhere to the Constitution and laws of Ukraine; to

protect the interests of the state and to contribute to strengthening its
power and authority; to defend the Motherland, to serve in the Armed
Forces of Ukraine; to respect the national dignity of other citizens. In

the sphere of personal and individual freedom there is a need to
respect the rights and interests of other persons.
Human rights are prioritized in relation to the rights of a citizen.

Human rights apply to all people who live in the same country, and
the rights of a citizen – only to those who are citizens of a particular
country. An example of the rights of a citizen, enshrined in the
Constitution of Ukraine, is the right to freedom of association in

political parties and public organizations (Article 36), the right to take
part in the management of state affairs (Article 38), the right to hold
meetings, rallies, campaigns, demonstrations (Article 39), the right to

social protection (Article 46), etc.

3.3. The international standards in human rights.

The modern international community pays considerable attention
to the development and promotion of human rights. These processes

became particularly intense after the Second World War. The general
democratization of international relations, the creation of the United
Nations, and other democratic international institutions facilitated

these processes.

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