Good afternoon, friends!

Last week was marked by a large number of different activities and I almost did not comment on the events taking place in Ukraine. But there are things to talk about.
I often write about Israel - its achievements, progress and technology to illustrate by its example a possible path of development for Ukraine. But this does not mean that Ukraine has nothing to boast of. While statesmen are busy with their usual things - assignments, portfolios and posts - ordinary Ukrainians continue their work to vindicate the honor of the country, reaching new heights.

In my digest of the events of the last week there are following "nominees":
1. Number one is, of course, Jamala and her victory at the Eurovision Song Contest. I heartily congratulate everybody on the brilliant victory of the Ukrainian singer and thank Israel for 12 points in the final of the contest! If Ukraine cannot get into Europe, then next year Europe will come to Ukraine. Bravo, Jamala!

2. If someone does not know, the world’s largest cargo plane Mriya was invented and produced in Ukraine. The airplane has beaten 240 world records. This giant took a unique flight to Australia last week. Tens of thousands of people came to see landing of the titan.

3. Our famous champions - Oleg Verniaiev and Igor Radivilov, won gold and silver at FIG Challenge Cup. Ukrainians were best at five of six finals.
4. Ukrainian synchronized swimming team became the best in Europe, having won gold medals at European Aquatics Championship in London. At the same competition Yulia Prokopchuk won gold in 10m Platform diving, and then one more - in synchronized diving with Maksim Dolgov.

5. Yulia Bilyakova who is only nine years old, won gold at the World Karate Cup. She won 500 athletes from 13 countries.
6. Saber fencer Olga Harlan won acting Olympic champion at the World Cup.
7. The Ukrainian jumping team (overcoming obstacles on horses) became the leader of the Nations Cup, beating teams from 11 countries. Now we are waiting for the performance of our national team at the Olympic Games in Rio.

8. If you have not heard yet, the Ukrainian kulibins are going to launch on the Mars rover: Ukrainian team is taking part in the vote for the best project of NASA. The device will operate on fuel from dry ice. Now the development of the Ukrainians has reached the final, where it is fighting with two other projects. You can vote for the Ukrainians on the link.

9. At this week we were pleased with the modern forms of dance: Ukrainian Oleg Kuznetsov became the best at the Unbreakable Bboy Championship defeating the rival with the score - 3: 0. A day later, the Ukrainian team won at the Battle Europa 2016 international tournament, beating 30 teams from around the world.

Now more than ever we need to win, so I thank all the singers, athletes, engineers, and all those who with their work prove that nothing is impossible. Ukrainians, we have much to be proud of, and do not believe those who say that "everything is lost." I believe that everything is just in our hands: each of you can become a champion in your work and achieve any heights. The main thing is to believe in yourselves, in your own strength.