This pre-revolutionary, at least 100-year-old recipe comes from those parts of the Kyiv region, where “traditional ovens” - hearths are still preserved. These hearths were specially made to house at least a dozen of Easter cakes, enough to bake treats for all distant and near...
Ukrainian korovai – Authentic wedding bread
Wedding korovai is not only luscious pastry, but it is also the ritual bread with great symbolic meaning. Korovai is used to bless a new family life and is highly respected all over Ukraine.
The entertaining and rich in events Ukrainian wedding ceremony can’t...
15 Remarkable Ukrainian women who left their mark on history
Ukrainian women are not only beautiful – they are wise, strong-willed, talented, and intelligent! All of them deserve respect and admiration.
On the occasion of the Women's Day, let’s remember these distinguished women - the women who made a significant contribution to the culture,...
Seven things to do on seven days of the Pancake Week or Masliana in Ukraine
Masliana, one of the oldest and most favorite holidays of Slavic people, is coming soon. This yummy and incredibly nourishing holiday lasts for a whole week, right before the beginning of the Great Lent. Today Masliana is one of the church holidays and is also...
Love phrases in Ukrainian
Do you want to surprise your soulmate by beautiful Ukrainian romantic phrases or confess your love in Ukrainian?
The beauty and melody of the Ukrainian language encourage people to learn and speak it. Furthermore, the Ukrainian language was recognized the second most melodic language in...