Ukraine
Question # 1 What are some innovation possibilities in Ukraine?
Ukraine has fertile soil – a good foundation
for
healthy agriculture. Women own 42% of food processing companies in Ukraine.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/up.html https://www.intracen.org/uploadedFiles/intracenorg/Content/Publications/Invest%20in%20Ukraine_web.pdf
Ukraine is undergoing a significant green transformation which is attracting investors. Until 2035, Ukraine will increase the share of renewables to 25% of the total energy consumption. In addition, energy efficiency is being increased significantly.
https://www.eureporter.co/frontpage/2020/08/04/ukraine-a-high-potential-renewable-energy-partner-to-the-eu-dtek/
Transportation equipment used in Ukraine has strong improvement potential.
http://www.elenastravelgram.com/2014/10/ukraine-interesting-facts.html http://www.elenastravelgram.com/2014/03/the-ultimate-guide-to-ridding-marshrutka.html
I Ukraine, the costs of logistics in grain exports are affected by the underutilization of river transport, inefficiencies in rail transport, a high share of road transport, deficient storage management, and port fees.
https://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/543041554211825812/Ukraine-Growth-Study-Final-Document-Faster-Lasting-and-Kinder.docx page 13.
Question 2 What are some examples of artistic beauty in Ukraine?
In Vinnytsia, a city on the Southern Bug River in Central part of Ukraine you will find the The Roshen fountain. The very large fountain, which is set in the river, emits sound and colored light using superpower LEDs.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/roshen-fountain-in-vinnytsia-ukraine
8 artists from around the world created art on the walls of the
Osokorky metro station in Kyiv in the Northern part of Ukraine. The murals represent different aspects of Ukranian national unity: ”Autonomy” by Mata Ruda from Costa Rica. “Motherland” by Kraser from Spain. “United” by Issam Rezgui from Switzerland. “Unfinished” by BkFoxx from the USA. “Samotkana” by Alexander Britsev from Ukraine. “Avdeyevka” by Matthew Down from Belgium. “Universal Language” by Apollo Tores from Brazil. “Knowledge is a treasure” by Spear from Belgium. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/osokorky-metro-station
A stretch of railroad track between Klevan and Orzhiv in the North Western part of Ukraine has been named the tunnel of love because of its magical beauty.
https://youtu.be/wEWXfHSzNSM
The tradition of painting eggs in celebration
of Easter began in Ukraine.
https://www.factretriever.com/ukraine-facts
Ms. Kseniya Simonova makes sand animations. https://youtu.be/518XP8prwZo
Sofiyivka Park in the city of Uman will make you feel as if you’ve fallen into a fairytale. In Autumn, it is particularly beautiful there, when the leaves change colors. The park was founded in 1796 by Stanislav Pototsky, a man from Poland. In 1802, Stanislav gave the park to his wife Sofia as a birthday gift. The park is open for everyone.
https://expatexplore.com/blog/ukraine-best-places-to-visit/ https://www.thetravel.com/20-hidden-gems-in-ukraine-that-will-inspire-wanderlust/
One of the best places to try varenyky dumplings is at the Varenychna restaurant in Chernihiv in the Northern part of Ukraine.
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/11-most-beautiful-places-in-ukraine/index.html
Question 3 Who live in Ukraine?
About 44 million people live in Ukraine.
The population is declining. In 2040, less than 40 million people will live in Ukraine.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/up.html https://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/ukraine-population
In 2012, life expectancy for men in Ukraine was 66 years and for women 76 years. The population of Ukraine will decline. The proportion of Ukraine's population aged 65 and over will rise from 15% in 2015 to 22% in 2050.
http://www.prb.org/Publications/Articles/2014/ukraine-population.aspx
There are almost 3 million bee colonies in Ukraine. In no other country in Europe is so much honey produced as in Ukraine.
http://www.uapost.us/en/blog/fantastic-facts-about-ukraine-what-ukrainians-created-the-first-in-the-world-photo/
Among Ukrainian people with strong innovation competencies is Igor Sikorsky. Mr. Sikorsky, who was born in Kiev in 1889, invented the helicopter.
In 2001, when Igor was 12 years old, he made a model of a helicopter, powered by rubber bands, that rose into the air. In 1919, Igor Sikorsky emigrated to the USA where he formed The Sikorsky manufacturing corporation located in Long Island, New York. http://www.biography.com/people/igor-sikorsky-9483585 http://www.nationalaviation.org/sikorsky-igor/ http://russiapedia.rt.com/prominent-russians/science-and-technology/igor-sikorsky/
Question 4 What are examples of cities and other places in Ukraine?
The area of Ukraine is over 600,000 km2 – more than 10 times the size of Switzerland or Denmark.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/up.html
The 5 largest cities in Ukraine City Kyiv Kharkiv Dnipropetrovs’k Donets’k Odesa http://www.geonames.org/UA/largest-cities-in-ukraine.html
People 2.8 million people. 1.4 million people. 1 million people. 1 million people. 1 million people.
The central heartland of Ukraine is a large flat rich-soiled area known as the steppe. The highest point in Ukraine is the Hora Hoverla at 2,061 metres. It is located in the Carpathian Mountains in the Western part of Ukraine. The only other mountain ranges are the Crimean Mountains in the Southern part of Ukraine.
https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/countries/ukraine.html
Crimea, the southeast region of Ukraine, is populated almost entirely by Russian-speaking people.
https://www.factretriever.com/ukraine-facts
Illichivsk, Odessa Oblast, in the Southern part of Ukraine. https://youtu.be/nniAWhPwW0Q
In Yalta in the Southern part of Ukraine, there is a long seafront promenade. For even more stunning views, ride by cable car to the top of the nearby Darsan Hill.
https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-ukraine/
About 5 million people live in the area around the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster - even though the area is still contaminated. The Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster happened in April, 1986 near Pripyat in the Northern part of Ukraine.
https://www.factretriever.com/ukraine-facts
Question 5
How is the political system of Ukraine?
The parliament of Ukraine has 450 members who serve 5 year terms.  Half of the parliament members are directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote.  The other half are directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by proportional representation vote.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/up.html