What to See

• Cherkasy Oblast

  Smila

  Ukraine is a fascinating country to visit with so much to see and experience. Ukraine covers an area of 603,700 sq meters and has a population of 52 million. Countries such as Russia, Belarus, Romania and Poland border Ukraine. The climate of Ukraine is varied with areas enjoying a moderate-continental climate which is almost sub-tropical. The largest river of Ukraine is the Dnipro, which is ...

• Kharkiv Oblast

  Chuguyiv

  The city of Chuguyiv (also spelt Chuguiiv or Chuguev) has a long military history that is still evident today. It is located the in the beautiful Kharkiv Oblast, with a population of approximately 36 000 residents. Chuguyiv's existence has been recorded from the year 1627, but its founding year has been accepted as being 1638. The name, Chuguyiv, was derived from the Turkic word ...

• Activities

  Swimming and Sunbathing

  Of all the activities that tourists might expect to enjoy, swimming and sunbathing in Ukraine may not be at the top of their list. Most of us tend to associate Ukraine with the cold winters of Russia, but the fact is that Ukraine enjoys warm and pleasant summers. Since Ukraine is situated a little further south than most of European Russia, its climate is generally slightly warmer and one ...

• Ternopil Oblast

  Shumsk

  Shumsk was a Jewish city in every sense of the word. Its inheritance was that of a rich culture through which tradition and strong beliefs dominated. During the 1897 ‘All Russian Census’ it was estimated that the Shumsk population stood at 2,258, of which 1,962 were Jews, making up a total of 87%. This was a staggering dominance in comparison to the residual 13% made up by a mixture of ...

• Cherkasy Oblast

  Uman

  Uman is situated in central Ukraine, at the meeting place of the Karnenka and Umanka rivers. It has a population of about 100,000 people. The city of Uman has very fertile ground and is surrounded by thousands of square miles of beautiful, flat farmlands. When driving through the countryside you will find many farm stalls selling the freshest fruit and vegetables.

• Theatres

  Ivan Franko

  The Ivan Franko Theater of Opera and Ballet is located in the city of Lviv, in the Lviv Oblast of Ukraine. Named in honor of Ukrainian poet, journalist, writer, literary critic, economist and political activist, Ivan Yakovych Franko, the Ivan Franko Theater of Opera and Ballet reflects the deep sense of appreciation citizens of this fascinating country have for their cultural heritage. ...

• Attractions

  Wildlife

  When one thinks of Ukraine, wildlife does not necessarily spring to mind as it would when thinking about a country such as South Africa. However, Ukraine has a number of protected areas and National Parks all aimed at preserving its natural splendors. Ukraine has quite a diverse landscape providing a number of habitats for a variety of species. Wildlife in Ukraine is certainly not scarce. ...

• Places of Interest

  Tyoschin Most

  Tyoschin Most is an attractive little footbridge which is a popular attraction in Odessa and is also one of the most featured backgrounds in wedding photos for people living in the area. The inclusion of this little attraction in wedding photographs is certainly appropriate since its construction was also tied to matrimony. Tyoschin Most in Ukraine makes for an interesting detour on any ...