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Visitors to Ukraine will marvel at the magnificence of the Carpathian Mountains in the south-west, or at the many beautiful buildings and churches in Kiev, the country's capital. Younger visitors may choose to jump on a train down to the Crimea, where a sunshine party atmosphere rivals that of the Balearic Islands.
read more..The intricate art of vytynanky is believed to have originated among upper class Ukrainians and government officials toward the end of the 15th or early 16th century, taking some years before it filtered through to the general population. Decorative paper cut-outs were first used in the sealing of private letters and official documents, where the patterned cut-out would receive a drop of sealing wax imprinted with an official or family seal. This was common practice in many European countries at the time, with the cost of the colored paper putting it out of reach for most households.
read more..Located near the village of Trypillia in the Obukhiv District of central Ukraine's Kiev Oblast, the ruins of Trypillia were discovered in 1893 and reported to the 11th Congress of Archeologists in 1897. This became the official date of the discovery of the fascinating Cucuteni-Trypillian culture, which is believed to have extended over an area of around 35,000 square kilometers, incorporating parts of present-day Moldova, Romania and Ukraine, between 5400 and 2700 BCE.
read more..There is always something new to discover about our planet; we never stop learning and exploring new wonders of nature. Above ground, the mountains, rivers, volcanoes, marine life, animals and birds keep us mesmerized, but what few know is that there is a world underground that is worth exploring and studying. Speleology is the study of caves and other underground karsts. What interests speleologists is the history, physical structures and the life forms that are found in these underground realms. Speleology and caving go hand in hand, becoming an attraction in Ukraine and an activity that many enjoy.
read more..The history of Yaroslav I the Wise reads like an intricate novel of deception and of victory. The rule of Yaroslav was not only vital to Novgorod and Kiev, but he left a permanent historical mark on the country. He is remembered and tribute paid to him through monuments and is depicted on the 1000 ruples Russian banknote. He was the son of Vladimir the Great, and his rise to power is an epic story.
read more..As the 2009 winner of the popular television contest Ukraine's Got Talent, sand painter Kseniya Simonova revealed her extraordinary talent to fellow Ukrainians, receiving a standing ovation for her performance. Thanks to the internet this innovative artist has gained worldwide recognition, and with the upcoming EuroVision Song Contest in Düsseldorf during May, Kseniya will be providing a moving backdrop for the Ukrainian singing sensation, Mika Newton, as she performs her hit song Angel.
read more..It’s not unusual to hear about a man or a woman who is so busy with a professional life that he or she simply is left out of the dating scene. Don’t you agree there is something fundamentally wrong about it? I have been a matchmaker for "A Mordinson Introduction" in Ukraine for more than 10 years now and it’s amazing to see how our clients are first very skeptical about the possibility of meeting a real Ukrainian woman and then, once they actually come here to Kharkov, how amazed they are to meet single local women and the success ratio is great!
read more..The massive kaZantip Republic began as a huge party that would always follow a major surfing competition. It began to grow in popularity and in size, and by the time it became an independent event in 1992, five to six weeks were needed for this large celebration of music. It has become one of the biggest festivals dedicated to trance, house music and techno in the world, and music enthusiasts support the festival for its lively atmosphere and diverse line-up of DJs and artists.
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