The Most Popular Sports in Ukraine

The Most Popular Sports in Ukraine

Sports are an important part of the Ukraine culture, with many citizens participating in the sports or at least watching them regularly. While many of the popular sports in Ukraine extend back to the times of the Soviet Union, some are newer to the country.  ...
History of the Pechersk Lavra Monastery Complex in Kiev

History of the Pechersk Lavra Monastery Complex in Kiev

There are countless sites of historical and cultural relevance scattered across the world, with several in the Eastern European nation of Ukraine. One of the most noteworthy is the Pechersk Lavra monastery complex in the capital of Kiev. This site, which has a...
The Architecture of Ukraine

The Architecture of Ukraine

When it comes to Ukraine, the architecture is something of a remarkable marvel. Evolving in such a diverse and unique fashion over centuries, there are numerous architectural styles on offer all over the country. Over 30, to be precise, which are all more than adept...
The Past and Present of the Ukrainian Language

The Past and Present of the Ukrainian Language

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...
How Christmas is Celebrated in Ukraine

How Christmas is Celebrated in Ukraine

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...