English Articles

  • Yaroslav I the Wise

    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 ...

  • Crimea to Focus on Tourism

    There is a reason that the Russian Tsars used to travel to the Crimea for their royal holidays, and it is because of its magnificent beauty, seaside resorts and enjoyable climate. New ...

  • Maidan Nezalezhnosti โ€“ Kiev’s Central Square

    As the central square of Kiev, Maidan Nezalezhnosti has been the scene of many notable events in the capital city of Ukraine. It has also been known by different names through the years, and ...

  • Kseniya Simonova โ€“ Stories in Sand

    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 ...

  • Ukrainian History: The Crimean Khanate

    It was known as Crimean Tatar and was ruled from 1441 until 1783 by the Crimean Tartars. It was the only Turkic khanate that survived for such a long period, but taking it from the Golden ...

  • Danube Delta Cruise in Ukraine

    As the second longest river in Europe (the Volga being the longest), the Danube originates in Germanyโ€™s renowned Black Forest and winds its way for a distance of more than 2,800 kilometers ...

  • Latin Cathedral in Lviv

    Located in the Old Town of Lviv is an attraction that is of great historical significance and is still in use today. The Latin Cathedral, or Archcathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the ...

  • Following the Tsarโ€™s Path in Crimea

    Built in 1861 for Russian Tsar Nicholas II and his family to take their daily walk, the Tsarโ€™s Path stretches a distance of more than six kilometers along the Crimean Mountains, linking the ...

  • Mangup Kale โ€“ Historic Stronghold

    The historic site of Mangup is a fortress complex located on a rocky plateau approximately nine miles east of the city of Sevastopol in Ukraineโ€™s Crimea region. With a history going back to ...

  • History and Tradition of Ukrainian Dance

    Dance has been a vital part of the Ukrainian culture, which can be traced back to third millennium BC. Traditional folk dancing is referred to as Ukrainian Dance, and is noted for its ...