Ukraine has given Ihe world many brilliant names in literature, science, art, etc. Ukrainian culture is famous for its rich and ancient traditions.

Taras Shevchenko

The names of Taras Shevchenko, Ivan Franko, Lessya Ukralnka, Mikhailo Kotsyubinsky are known in the whole world. By UNESCO decisions the anniversaries of their births are celebrated worldwide. Great contribution to the world historical science was made by such prominent Ukrainian historians as Mikhailo Grushevsky, Mikhailo Dragomanov and Ivan Kripyakevich. Mikhailo Grushevsky was the first President of Ukrainian People’s Republic.

The scientific activity and life of many world famous scientists such as V.Vernadsky, D.Zabolotny, A.Bogomolets, M.Sklifosovsky, M.Strazhesko are closely connected with Ukraine.

Ukrainian opera singers are warmly received in many countries. The best known soloists are Anatoly Solovyanenko, Yevgeniya Miroshnichenko, Dmitro Gnatyuk. Ukraine takes an active part’ in the world cultural process. Ukrainian orchestras, singers, ballet-masters visit different countries every year.

  • Who was the founder of Ukrainian national composer school?
  • Mikola Lisenko was the founder of Ukrainian national composer school.
  • Who is the President of Ukrainian Academy of Sciences?
  • Boris Paton is the President of Ukrainian Academy of Sciences.