Great Scientists were also Children

Abstract

This is a touching story about the childhood and youth of the outstanding Ukrainian mathematician Mykola Oleksiyovych Perestyuk. The author, his sister, shares memories of family life, school years and the first steps in science of the future academician. The story demonstrates how a gifted child grew up in an ordinary peasant family, who later reached the heights of world science. This publication will be interesting not only to scientists, but also to everyone who is fascinated by success stories and seeks to inspire young people to achieve new heights.