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Even the grandparents of modern first-graders timidly pressed the keys of calculators in the lessons of the outlandish school discipline “computer science”. The first attempts at programming the simplest arithmetic operations were difficult for them. It seemed that using “your mind” was much easier and faster.
A little more than half a century has passed, and IT technologies have occupied all the space around us. Today, computer science is one of the most popular school subjects, which allows you to make a reserve for a prosperous future.
We will tell you when Our Country celebrates Informatics Day in 2022 and who to congratulate on this holiday.
When is Informatics Day celebrated in Our Country in 2022
The calendar of memorable dates related to the topic of digital technologies is quite extensive. It reflects the events of international scale and the facts of the formation of science in our country.
Informatics Day in Our Country is celebrated annually 4 December. In addition, during the year, people who are directly related to computer technology celebrate other dates. For example, April 4th is World Internet Day, and May 17th is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. There are also exceptionally professional dates, for example, Programmer’s Day or SEO Optimizer’s Day.
history of the holiday
In the USSR, there was a special state committee of the Council of Ministers, which was entrusted with introducing “advanced technology” into the country’s economy. On December 4, 1948, the invention of Isaac Brook and Bashir Rameev, a digital electronic computer, was registered there. This is the first mention of the predecessors of the modern computer in the official documents of the USSR.
That project existed in the form of a description on 16 pages and three sheets of drawings. To implement it, it took about 6 electron tubes; a room of 60 sq.m. was selected for the unit. At the first start, so much heat was released that the roof had to be partially dismantled.
Thus began the history of the development of computer technology in our country. And the term “informatics” itself will appear only after 14 years. It was proposed by the Soviet scientist, founder of the Institute for Information Transmission Problems of the USSR Academy of Sciences, Alexander Kharkevich.
Holiday traditions
On Informatics Day in Our Country, various educational events are traditionally held.
For example, since 2014, the Hour of Code campaign has been held in schools and lyceums. Participants are invited to spend an hour of their time getting to know programming better. Tasks for schoolchildren are prepared by leading companies in the IT industry.
From 2012 to 2019, the social project “Your Course: IT for Youth” was implemented in Our Country. In partnership with computer science teachers and volunteers, educational institutions and libraries, they organized meetings with IT specialists, programming clubs, courses, master classes, promotions and other events.
Another all- educational project in the field of information technology is the Lesson in Numbers. This is an opportunity to gain knowledge from leading companies in the digital industry. The organizers have provided the opportunity to connect to the passage of the cycle of lessons at any convenient time. You can also go through assignments for past academic years, use any methodological materials.
Popular questions and answers
We analyze popular questions about computer science and modern technologies.
What personal qualities will be beneficial for a programmer?
But in any case, it all depends on the company and the specifics of the position. And here is how the creator of Perl, Larry Wall, spoke about this: “Many people are familiar with the virtues of a programmer. There are only three of them, and, of course, these are: laziness, impatience and pride.