In the article using specific examples from his years of work at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the author highlights the scientific and organizational activities of NAS of Ukraine, the functioning of the Donetsk Scientific Center of NAS of Ukraine and MES of Ukraine, Department of Physics and Astronomy of NAS of Ukraine, the organization of works to eliminate the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster. The author also shares his impressions of working in the team of Boris Paton. The article is dedicated to the centennial of the Academy and its President.

Language of article: ukrainian