Varenyky with a delicious peach and raspberry filling

  We encourage you to cook these tender and sweet Ukrainian dumplings with a filling made of raspberries and peaches. We suggest cooking these varenyky using unleavened dough made with sparkling water with the addition of yolks and dairy butter. These fruit dumplings melt in the mouth and topped with jam, taste fantastic. The members of your family are gonna love it. Ingredients: Dough 320 g flour  50 g flour (for sprinkling) 2 egg yolks 1 tbsp dairy butter  150 ml sparkling water  1/2 tsp salt  Filling 2-3 peaches 180...

The symbolism of colors of the Ukrainian flag

  Each color represents the whole world of symbols and meanings. Therefore, it is not surprising that color science has long played a significant role in the worldview of people and their perception of the world. Ukrainians take the choice of colors seriously when embroidering rushnyky (ritual towels) and traditional national clothing, weaving wreaths for national holidays, decorating their homes, and in issues relating to state symbols. The power of colors and shades Different colors identify different values, and looking back at examples of history, we can find confirmation of...

Origin of the national flag of Ukraine and its present usage

  The flag of Ukraine is one of the most important state symbols, along with the national emblem and anthem. It consists of equally sized horizontal bands of blue (top) and yellow (bottom) colors. According to the most popular beliefs, it symbolizes a clear, peaceful sky and boundless golden wheat fields. History of the Ukrainian flag In 1256, there was the first mention of a combination of blue and yellow colors as the state symbols of Ukraine. This year, the largest Ukrainian city of Lviv was founded. Lviv's official symbolism...