Ukraine has been using the Ukrainian and Russian languages as the two most commonly spoken languages for a long time now. Officially speaking, however, Ukrainian is the language of the state, so as you can probably imagine the situation is somewhat complex. To get a...
A Ukrainian Christmas is a special event beginning with a delicious Christmas Eve Supper (Sviata Vecheria). The festive meal, also called Holy Supper, focuses on preparing traditional recipes and celebrating ancient Ukrainian customs. On Christmas Eve, Ukrainians...
Ukraine is home to a vibrant culture that has shaped the world in many unique ways. Known mainly for its Orthodox churches, Ukraine is nestled between Russia, Belarus, Poland, Moldova, and Romania. Kiev is the capital of Ukraine and it is home to some of the best...
The history surrounding the flag of Ukraine is a rich and interesting interesting one, going way back through the centuries. It reflects the entire history of the Ukrainian nation, with the yellow and blue colors of the flag going all the way back to the Great...
Many often don’t realize, but Ukraine is in fact the largest of all the European countries. And with Russia to the east; Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia to the west; Belarus to the north; and Romania, Moldova, and the Black Sea to the south and southwest, you can...
Ukraine is blessed with a variety of flowers. Although they are known for their beauty, many have other meanings and are important symbols of the country. The legends and inspiration of the flowers are intriguing, and continue to fascinate people no matter where they...
