Cultural Processes in Independent Ukraine

1. Cultural development in independent Ukraine: experience and prospects

2. Development of sciences and technologies

While answering the first question it is important to stress that proclaiming of the independence of Ukraine (August 24, 1991). Forming of the grounds for laws in sphere of culture and education. Establishing and development of the system of secondary, high and professional education in Ukraine. Development of NAU at the contemporary stage. Achievements of Ukrainian scientists in the sphere of sciences and technologies. Activity of NAS of Ukraine. Achievements of civil aviation in Ukraine. Influence of the market economy and a mass culture on the development of national cultural space. Foundations of the network of cultural industry and cultural communication. Spreading of commercial genres in literature. Development of literal journalism, contemporary cinematography, theatre. Contribution of Ukrainian artists to the treasury of the world culture in the XX-XXI centries. Book publishing in Ukraine. Integrity of Ukrainian cultural space. Culture of Ukrainian abroad: scientific, educational and art achievements of Ukrainians.

In the second question it is important to outline intellectual potential of Ukraine and to demonstrate activity of Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, development of Ukrainian aviation science and technology. Special issue of interest is airspace field of scientific activity. Ukraine produces nearly all types of transportation vehicles and spacecraft. Antonov airplanes and KrAZ trucks are exported to many countries. Since independence, Ukraine has maintained its own space agency, the National Space Agency of Ukraine (NSAU). Ukraine became an active participant in scientific space exploration and remote sensing missions. Between 1991 and 2007, Ukraine has launched six self made satellites and 101 launch vehicles, and continues to design spacecraft.

Date: 2015-01-02; view: 944