Category Archives: About Ukraine

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Where to buy best vyshyvanky? 10 Astonishing Ukrainian brands

 

Each culture and nation have their own traditional clothes. Ukrainians are proud of their vyshyvanky (embroidered shirts) which carry a deep authentic, patriotic meaning and feature exquisite patterns and boast striking appearance.

In recent years, clothing with Ukrainian symbolism is on the top of...

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How to bake perfect Ukrainian Easter bread

Easter bread is a special, festive, and solemn dish - one of the main foods on the Easter table. Its baking requires a lot of patience but the result is truly rewarding.

In ancient times, goodwives put the tastiest, freshest, and sweetest ingredients in the Easter...

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Holy Thursday traditions

 

Holy Thursday is celebrated three days before the Easter Sunday. The customs and traditions of Maundy Thursday, preceding Good Friday, are aimed at purification not only of home but also of the soul. It is believed that on this day Christians must “leave” their fears,...

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Canada released new Ukrainian pysanka coin

For the fourth consecutive year, the Royal Canadian Mint releases coin "Traditional Ukrainian Pysanka" in the form of the Ukrainian Easter Egg for numismatists. And this is the only mint in the world, which pays much attention to the Ukrainian thematic in the coinage. What...

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Ukrainian Easter egg designs – What do they mean?

 

“Pysanka is a unique wealth. We must preserve it as an invaluable treasure! We should be proud of it before the whole world.”

Dovzhenko,

talented screenwriter, film producer and director of Ukrainian origin

Pysanky (Easter eggs) belong to the best works...

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