Publisher's Synopsis
Ukraine is full of surprises and no less when it comes to the sciences and the tech industry. Ukraine has been the source of many great inventions over the past few centuries, made by people who you would not necessarily know were Ukrainian: what about Igor Sikorsky, for example, the inventor of the helicopter, or Sergei Korolev, the founder of the Soviet space programme? These are the people who helped foster the cutting-edge technological culture that is Ukraine today. This book tells the story of these Ukrainian geniuses of science and technology, and about their heritage that has facilitated the creation of one of the worlds major digital centres. This book tells the story of all the local businesses that comprise the worlds best IT outsource companies, the universities that teach thousands of engineers, the international cooperation of Ukrainian scientists, and the future prospects of an industry that once was once top of the game and is again seeking its proper place on the world stage. Inside Awesome Digital Ukraine you will find: chapters on history, digital legacy, education, future and more; insightful and short texts explaining interesting things you need to know about Ukrainian geniuses of science and technology; gorgeous photos and images throughout the book; beautiful layout; fun facts. About The Awesome Series: The Awesome Series travel books are best selling in Ukraine since 2012. Loved by locals and visitors alike, they are a genuine take on the Ukrainian art, cities, culture, food and traditions.
