This year, science budget in Ukraine increased by more than 30% - from UAH 4.7 billion in 2017 to UAH 6.1 billion ($219 million) in 2018, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education and Science (MES).
Starting December 1, the living wage for able-bodied persons has increased by UAH 78 (4.63%) to UAH 1,762, according to the law "On the State Budget for 2017".