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A multitude of climates and scenic opportunities await hikers in Crimea

Avid hikers find their own personal Mecca in the Crimean region of Ukraine. The majority of hikers choose the mountainous part of Crimea south of the city of Simfreropol, the rest of the historical peninsula is a feast for the senses, too, whether you are on the hunt for temperate climates or invigorating mountain air.

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The Hutsuls of Hutsulschyna

The Hutsul (or Hutsulschyna) region in the southeast Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains is home to an ethno-cultural group known as the Hutsuls (also Hutzul or Huzul). It is believed that this group moved into the Carpathian highlands between the 14th and 18th centuries. Despite the many changes in government over the years, the Hutsuls have preserved their unique identity and traditional way of life. With their strong community ties and a measure of self-sufficiency, the Hutsuls have achieved and maintained a good standard of living.

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The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus

Choruses in Ukraine can be traced back to approximately 1902, but the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus was established in 1918 in Kyiv, and was originally known as the Kyiv Bandurist Capella. The chorus was under the direction of Vasyl Yemetz and started with a mere fifteen members. During the 1920’s, the Kyiv Bandurist Capella toured frequently, until their existence came under threat as Joseph Stalin started arresting intellectuals and artists, and forced the group of musicians and vocalists to either break apart or flee the country.

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“Ukraine Invites” – A Tourism Initiative

When planning a vacation, few people consider Ukraine to be an ideal tourist destination. They may not realize that there is so much to explore and discover in the country, and that Ukraine is a country filled with magnificent destinations and breathtaking attractions. Ukraine boasts a rich culture and history, and the attractions in the country include large landscaped parks, ancient castles, fascinating museums, beautiful national parks and stunning opera houses.

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Magnificent Skiing in Slavsko

The beautiful country of Ukraine is fast gaining a reputation for being an excellent snow skiing destination. There are plenty of ski areas to choose from and the prices for lift passes and equipment rental are reasonable by European standards. Amateurs and experts alike are enjoying the natural beauty of the majestic Carpathian Mountains and the perfect snow conditions found at the ski resort area of Slavsko situated in the valley of the Slavka and Opir Rivers.

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The Stunning Sophievka Dendro Park

Located in one of the most picturesque and historic towns in Ukraine, Cherkassy, is a magnificent park dedicated to the wife of Stanislav Schensny Pototsky, a wealthy Polish tycoon. It is viewed as a landscaping masterpiece of significant proportions. Visitors to the Sophievka Dendro Park will find this attraction to be the highlight of their travels through Ukraine, as it combines the excitement of discovery and exploration with the tranquility and peacefulness of the beauty of nature.

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Spiders and their webs are not showed the door on Ukrainian Christmas

Fastidious housewives traditionally shoo spiders and their webbed homes from ceiling corners or ones spun between chair legs, but in Ukraine, these nocturnal insects may discover a welcome mat at the door especially on Christmas day. Spiders and their webs represent good luck for Ukrainians.

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Ukrainian Christmas Eve meal is a feast for the senses as well as the tastebuds

Christmas around the world is a celebration of food and generosity, but in Ukraine, the celebration does not come until January 7 according to the ancient Julian calendar. While many Ukrainians in North America and Europe join in the holiday festivities on December 25th, a special religious emphasis is also marked thirteen days later, particularly on January 6th – Ukrainian Christmas Eve.

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