Koval, Ihor M.Коваль, Ігор МиколайовичКоваль, Игорь Николаевич2020-03-102020-03-102019Міжнародні та політичні дослідження = Международные и политические исследования = Іnternational and Political Studieshttps://dspace.onu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/27387Borders play an important role in the functioning of a state, because they are not only a line separating one state from another, but also a sign of its sovereignty, the boundary of state power, and an important factor in protecting economic interests. Properly fixed and recognised borders confirm the right of the state to this territory. One of the most complex characteristics of state borders manifests itself in their functions. Borders can perform various functions, taking into account factors of an individual social nature, such as the distance from the border, as well as the type of employment of the population. Often the barrier, contact, and filtration functions of the state border are distinguished.enbordersContemporary EuropeDe-BorderingRe-BorderingArticle