May 2022

IT Future Conf was held

During May 18-19, IT Future Conf, an educational conference organized by the Lviv IT Cluster, took place. The event brought together teachers, high school students, school graduates and everyone interested in IT education.

The conference was attended by 10 leading representatives of the IT industry and 3 thousand schoolchildren from different cities of Ukraine.

How the conference went

A total of 10 lectures were held, where they talked about the secrets of building a successful career and the best training programs for those who want to realize themselves in IT. The speakers talked about Data Science, Cybersecurity, Hardware Engineering and Robotics, DevOps and Project Management, Artificial Intelligence, UI/UX Design, Software Engineering, Internet of Things, Human resources (HR)

Each IT Future Conf speaker relied on their experience in IT, so each lecture is a detailed story about what a beginner needs to know. In particular, features, advice on the necessary knowledge and skills, a checklist of educational institutions and programs through which you can get the right IT specialty.

CEO of the Lviv IT Cluster Stepan Veselovsky noted, that for schoolchildren recent years have been very difficult: first the pandemic, distance learning. and now the war. So IT Future Conf is a way to support them.

In these turbulent times, it's easy to get lost. And IT Future Conf will help high school students and graduates feel more confident in learning and choosing their future profession. I hope that next year we will hold an offline conference,” Veselovsky notes.

Stepan Veselovsky and Maxim Kozitsky

Macbook Air M1 giveaway

At the end of IT Future Conf, a Macbook Air M1 was raffled among the participants. It was won by a ninth-grader from Lviv. The prize was provided by the conference's Silver Partner, Gameloft.

Macbook Air M1 was raffled off at the conference

SoftServe is the Gold Partner of IT Future Conf. By the way, Roman Karpyuk, one of the IT Future Conf speakers, CSOC Specialist at SoftServe, shared his tips on how to get the most out of your studies.

• Keep learning. Make the most of your years at school to gain more knowledge.
• Get certified. This is an important stage of qualification confirmation. This procedure allows you to better understand the application layer of cybersecurity, to understand how it works in the world. Certification is also a great proof of a potential employer's knowledge.
• Don't ignore courses. They improve the quality of knowledge and help you find a mentor or a community of like-minded people.
• Before applying, find out as much as you can about the institution and faculty. Find out all the features of teaching, which disciplines and with which companies and organizations the educational institution cooperates.

IT Future Conf speaker Roman Karpyuk

Lectures can be listened to online

Those who did not have time to join IT Future Conf can listen to lecturers' presentations at the link. More information about IT Future Conf can be found on the conference website.

Lviv IT Cluster cooperates with five universities:

• LNU. I. Franko,
• NU “Lviv Polytechnic”,
• Lviv State University of Life Safety,
• Ukrainian Catholic University,
• IT Step University.

In three of them, the Cluster updated and launched 17 training programs.

IT Future career guidance conference Conf

The situation in Zaporozhye/wikipedia

The situation in the Zaporizhzhia direction remains difficult, but active hostilities are not taking place. The enemy continues to prepare for the offensive.

The situation on the Zaporozhye Front

The command of the defense forces of the region noted that the invaders are trying to dig deeper in occupied territories. At the same time, they are regrouping troops, increasing the number of personnel and improving the provision of units.

Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine actively respond to the invaders and destroy their drones. In the period from May 20 to 23, the Ukrainian military destroyed 8 enemy Orlan-10 drones, as well as one Su-25 aircraft.

In addition, Russian troops fired at the positions of Ukrainian troops along the line of collision with a full range of weapons in the area of ​​settlements: Orekhov, Temerovka, Malinovka, Novodanilovka, Belogorye, Olgovskoe, Volshebnoe, Krasnoye, Novoselka, Zheleznodorozhnoye, Gulyaipole, Vremya, Free field, Preobrazhenka.

The main forces and means of the invaders continue to concentrate in the areas of Orekhov, Gulyaipol and Velyka Novoselka of the Donetsk region. At other lines along the line of demarcation, containment actions are being carried out. Russian terrorist troops continue to cynically violate the norms of International Humanitarian Law and the rules of warfare, the command noted.

Establishment of Commandant's Offices in the South of Ukraine

The Ukrainian military noted that in the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, there is an increase in the number of so-called “okmendaturs”. Infidels also carry out intimidation of representatives of legitimate local authorities, institutions and organizations, their families, in order to create pro-Russian administrations in the occupied cities.

Advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs Vadim Denisenko, on the air of a joint broadcast, noted that the infidels want to build on these territories civil-military administration. But they are still unable to establish a normal, peaceful life.

Moreover, after all the incidents like those that happened in Energodar, when the local Gauleiter exploded, they decided to build a structure of something average between the FSB, the police and the military registration and enlistment office. Traitors of Ukraine lead to this law enforcement agency under the strong leadership of the FSB,” the adviser noted.

According to him, this occupying agency includes mainly Ukrainian collaborators with a criminal record, they are engaged in racketeering and business appropriation.

Read on “Censor.NET” – Russians regroup in Zaporozhye: video

Occupier-fan of “Lord of the Rings” told , how he brutally killed a Ukrainian with a blade

The 90th day of decisive opposition of Ukraine to the large-scale invasion of Russia is underway. The atrocities of Russians on the territory of our state have no limits.

The invaders not only ruthlessly kill Ukrainians, but also enjoy this process. This is evidenced by the new SBU interception of the conversation of the invader, who is a fan of “The Lord of the Rings”, with his wife.

A Russian fan of The Lord of the Rings spoke about his atrocities on the territory of Ukraine

Russian invaders, who hate Western countries so much, at the same time are fanatic of the foreign trilogy The Lord of the Rings.

One of the invaders compared himself to the main character of the franchise, Frodo Baggins. However, given the atrocities that he told his wife about, he only fits the role of an ordinary bloodthirsty orc.

We caught “ukra” yesterday. Now he is in a “different world”. I stuck my “pig splitter” right in his heart. I have a blade like Frodo Baggins. So I’m my dream… I wanted to cut a man’s tendon and stick a blade in,” the Russian occupier says with pleasure. , not very nice.

Russian fan of “Lord of the Rings” enjoys the brutal killings of Ukrainians: listen to the SBU interception

Other interceptions of the Security Service of Ukraine

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A lifeguard came under enemy fire/Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Kharkiv region

In the Kharkiv region, a rescuer came under Russian shelling while putting out a fire. He is currently in the hospital.

The State Emergency Service reported that on May 23, 2022, a fire broke out in one of the settlements in the Kharkiv region as a result of Russian shelling.

The flame immediately engulfed 3 private houses on a total area of ​​about 800 square meters. During the extinguishing, a rescuer of the 27th State Fire and Rescue Unit was injured.

All because of Russian shelling, which began at the time of the elimination of the fire. The injured rescuer is currently being treated at the hospital. Fortunately, there is no threat to his life.

Latest news from the State Emergency Service

• Russian invaders damaged the temple in Kharkov. In one of the settlements of the Chuguevsky district, as a result of shelling, houses and cafes were on fire. Fortunately, none of the people were hurt. This was reported by the rescuers of the Kharkov department of the State Emergency Service.
• Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Russian military has been attacking Kharkov without regret. Rescuers said that more than 150 bodies had already been recovered from the rubble since February 24.
• Careful Sumy residents, together with volunteers from the volunteer battalion, arrived in Trostyanets to help rescuers dismantle the ruins of the bus station and cope with the consequences of the occupation of the city by Russians.< /li>
• Russian killers left a lot of explosive devices in the Kyiv region. Because of this, people are exposed to danger during seasonal field work.
• The Russian military continues to kidnap people in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. In Energodar, the aggressor's troops kidnapped the head of the fire and rescue squad, Vitaly Troyan. This was announced by the city head of Energodar Dmitry Orlov. According to him, the Russians abducted the man on May 18 at about 12:00.
• Since the Armed Forces of Ukraine pushed back the front line in the Kharkiv region, rescuers continued to dismantle the rubble of houses in previously hard-to-reach places. Unfortunately, after active shelling, there are still bodies of the dead under the ruins.

I was shocked: one of the episodes of how the war started/Channel 24 website collage

How the war started. Another episode. 2013, Kyiv, summer. One of the events where the prospects for relations between Ukraine and Russia were discussed in the context of preparations for the signing of an Association Agreement with the European Union and an FTA.

Then the Azarov government offered Russia, which already exerted tangible economic pressure on Ukraine , the “3+1” format of Ukraine's participation in the so-called Customs Union. The Kremlin did not accept this option.

But why did I remember this?

Because at this meeting there was a representative from the Russian Embassy, ​​who, in response to a question those present: “And how do you see the further development of relations between Ukraine and the Russian Federation?” answered literally and verbatim the following: “Watch the programs of Dmitry Kiselev.” I was shocked.

Russia has never wanted (or simply is not capable of) any constructive and, moreover, compromise. Until 2014, the Kremlin had every opportunity to build a strategic partnership in the Russia-Ukraine-Europe triangle, where Russia has resources, Ukraine has transit, and Europe has technology.

A step back

Two Free Trade Zones would be a step forward, not backward. But Russia chose war and blackmail. As always. Because any step forward involves reforms, modernization and competition (without which this is impossible). and mutual benefit, but under the costs of war and the risks of war on their own territory.

Podolyak about the International Economic Forum/Channel 24 Collage

The World Economic Forum is taking place in Switzerland. On the sidelines, they have already begun to talk about a possible cessation of pressure on Russia.

Advisor to the head of the Office of the President Mikhail Podolyak wrote about this.

“There is a conversation on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, is it time for a ceasefire to negotiate with the Kremlin and get back to business with Russia. A new virus of blindness? Ukraine is not selling its sovereignty for someone to fill their wallet. The shortest way to end the war weapons, money, embargo,” Podolyak wrote.

Ukraine in Davos

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky spoke today at the International Economic Forum. He urged not to wait for Russia to attack and use chemical, biological or nuclear weapons. It is necessary to constantly put pressure and implement an embargo on Russian energy resources, turn off banks and stop trading with the aggressor.

Zelensky stressed that there are still companies operating on the territory of a terrorist country. This is how they earn on the blood of Ukrainians.

We offer companies leaving Russia to enter and work on the Ukrainian market. This will be access not only to a market of 40 million consumers, but also access to the common European market. Brands will only get stronger because they support the defense of freedom. – the president said.

He called on the countries that took part in the forum to join the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine and noted that the amount of work is huge. Ukraine suffered more than a trillion trillion dollars of losses due to the Russian war.

It may be of interest to those who still do not believe in Ukraine's victory: watch the video

Forum President's Statement

Borge Brende, President of the Davos Economic Forum, called for a Marshall Plan for Ukraine. This year the event takes place without the participation of Russia, which violated the principles of the UN Charter.

Due to the fact that the Russians have caused Ukraine enormous damage, Brende said that it is necessary to work on the restoration of infrastructure already. At the very least, this should be done in controlled territories.

Reznikov awarded sailor Tamilov with a named firearm/Channel 24 Collage

< strong _ngcontent-sc128="">Ukrainian soldier Dmitry Tamilov bravely shot down an enemy Su-34. He was awarded a personalized firearm.

Senior sailor of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Dmitry Tamilov was personally awarded by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Dmitry Reznikov. He hit a $40 million Su-34 from the Igla portable anti-aircraft missile system, which costs about $40-50 thousand.

Saved 25 brothers who were with him on the ship

As explained in the Ministry of Defense, Dmitry Tamilov, together with his brothers, carried out a combat mission to protect the sea coast of Ukraine. Once, two enemy Su-34s appeared near the ship. They made one flight and fired missiles at one of the settlements.

Dmitry realized that everything would not be limited to a single flight. Therefore, he prepared his “Needle” in order to “say hello” to the Russian occupiers. As soon as one of the planes came into view, Dmitry immediately launched a rocket. She hit the bomber exactly – the “bird” was destroyed.

It is important that Dmitry not only destroyed the enemy plane, but saved his 25 brothers. But the plane could well have destroyed the ship where the military was.

As soon as I turn around, he (Su-34 – Channel 24) again comes out from under the clouds. “Nakol” made on the “Needle”. But he fired a rocket. The plane went behind the clouds, the rocket immediately behind it. A big explosion was heard … The guys are in a fighting mood. We are all waiting for victory. I’m ready to go to the end,” said senior sailor Dmitry Tamilov.

Dmytro Tamilov was also awarded the Presidential Distinction “For Military Service of Ukraine” for his bravery.

Dmytro Reznikov succinctly and accurately commented on the awarding of the military. According to him, worthy people receive worthy awards.

How Dmitry Tamilov was awarded: watch the video

Add, as of today, May 24, for 90 days of a full-scale war, the Ukrainian military has already destroyed 205 enemy aircraft and 170 helicopters . The Russians have simply catastrophic losses among the personnel. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have already destroyed 29,350 enemy fighters.

The invaders in the Kherson region are destroying everything Ukrainian/most.ks.ua

In the temporarily occupied Kherson region, Russian occupation troops continue to destroy Ukrainian symbols and try to make the city Russian.

Sources of Channel 24 in the Kherson OVA report that the situation in the city remains stably critical.

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The worst situation is now with the delivery of provisions and medicines in the occupied villages bordering the neighboring regions – Mykolaiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

There are also many settlements in the Kharkiv region where it is not possible to deliver humanitarian aid to residents or organize a green corridor for evacuation of the population.

It is known that Russian invaders cross bridges and roads on purpose so that local residents cannot escape from them to the territory controlled by Ukraine.

Experts say that infidels do not allow residents to leave because in this way they create a “human shield” for themselves, because they know that the Ukrainian army will not shell the city as long as civilians remain there.

The infidels continue destroy everything Ukrainian

Russian infidels in Kherson continue to destroy Ukrainian symbols and hang out their tricolor and Soviet symbols.

A few days ago, on May 22, the invaders, using military equipment, tore off a large coat of arms from the memorial on the Alley of Heroes of Independent Ukraine. In order to remove the giant trident, the occupiers had to bring in an armored personnel carrier, to which they attached a cable.

Earlier, on April 11, unknown people smashed the same memorial, which is located on Perekopskaya Street. Destruction was required for propaganda. Unidentified people tore down the EU flag, smashed panels with photographs of the Heavenly Hundred and those killed in the Russian-Ukrainian war. Subsequently, the video from the moment of the destruction began to be made public on Russian propaganda resources.

Kherson is Ukraine

Let us add that the Kremlin propagandists have been telling for a long time how the residents of Kherson allegedly rejoice at de-Ukrainization and are grateful for that they were saved. At the same time, local residents have already demonstrated dozens of times that they are not happy with the invaders. For a long time, large pro-Ukrainian rallies took place there, despite all the dangers for the protesters.

Due to the fact that Kherson residents are destroying all the plans of the Russians and preventing occupation actions in the city, the Russian authorities in the Kherson region decided reschedule all plans for the fall, linking the problems with the lack of budget.

intelligence believes that even before the end of 2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine can cross the administrative border with the Crimean peninsula temporarily occupied by Russia.

Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Kirill Budanov is convinced of this.