In celebration of 30 years of the Independence of Ukraine we publish a series dedicated to 30 prominent Ukrainians who changed Ukraine and the world they lived in. Part 2 is dedicated to scientific and academic figures, from Volodymyr Vernadsky and his revolutionary concepts on the biosphere to renowned aircraft designer Ihor Sikorsky and his flying machines.
Ukraine's 30th Year of Independence
EuroMaidan Press: Prominent Ukrainians who changed the country and the world – science

The Vernadsky National Library is located near the Demiivska metro station in Kyiv.