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English: Oxide nanonears on the surface of gallium arsenide The structures were obtained by electrochemical deposition. This method is simple, inexpensive and does not require high-tech equipment. However, thanks to it, it is possible to synthesize a wide variety of nanostructures. Scientists are actively studying the oxide crystallites on the surface of semiconductors. They can serve as a reliable passivating layer, fundamentally change the conductive properties of the material, and they can be the basis for the creation of multilayer heterostructures. Nanoart “Scorched Earth” symbolizes the Ukrainian territories in which active hostilities took place. These lands need to be restored, and the infrastructure needs to be rebuilt. People have lost their homes and are forced to seek shelter. Every Ukrainian has felt the effects of the war, everyone has the right to live a normal life on their territory. The synthesis of nanostructures was carried out at the Berdyansk State Pedagogical University, the authors are Yana Suchikova (Yana Sychikova) and Serhii Kovachov. At the time of submission of the image for the competition, the city of Berdyansk is under occupation, and the university is captured by the russian invaders. The image was made within the project “Nanoart. New Symbolism of Science”. The project is implemented with the support of the Sustainability Fund for Ukrainian Artists of the Artists at Risk Connection program of PEN America