The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk presented diplomas and badges of honour to young scientists, winners of the Verkhovna Rada Prize for 2021.
In 2021, the competition was one of the largest in all the years of the Verkhovna Rada Prize’s existence. A total of 95 works were submitted by 160 nominees – one work is usually submitted by a group of scientists. 30 works from 59 nominees won.
“It is important that you retain the enthusiasm, vision, support for each other, and bright ideas that you have now,” the Speaker of the Parliament of Ukraine emphasized during the award ceremony.
He emphasized that young scientists create science, move it forward, offer new and creative ideas, being in the midst of events.
“Despite the fact that Ukraine is going through a very difficult period, science is moving, living and working,” said Ruslan Stefanchuk, adding that the current convocation of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has done a lot to raise the prestige of young scientists. In particular, the amount of awards has been increased, meetings are held, and young scientists are regularly invited to discuss and make decisions.
“You are the ones who make the phrase ‘young scientists’ not an oxymoron but an absolute reality. You are creating the future of our country and our science,” said Serhii Koleboshyn, the Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Education, Science and Innovation.
In conclusion, the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine wished the young scientists never to lose faith in justice and goodness, personal victories in the scientific field and the soonest possible victory for Ukraine.
During the event, the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine also spoke with young scientists.