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- Ukrainian Artist Ivan Marchuk is Listed Among 100 Living Geniuses
The global consultants company “Creators Synectics” has published a list of 100 living geniuses, which also includes one Ukrainian name. No wonder that the rating heavily favours the British, since the initial selection process was based on the opinions of randomly selected Britons who were asked in email massages to name ten people whom they [...]
Thu, 01 Nov 2007 07:42:50 +0000 - Synergy of Styles in Ukrainian Architecture
For every American traveller, the architecture of Ukraine’s old cities should look strikingly ancient and intriguingly sophisticated. The cultural and architectural history of entire Russia, actually, started in Ukraine, when Kiev, the present capital of the country, became the center of the Russian statehood then called the Kievan Rus. Since the 9th century, Ukraine was [...]
Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:31:49 +0000 - Significance of Ukrainian Bread
Bread is not only a staple food in Ukraine, it is also a symbol of prosperity, divinity, and hospitality. Since the first agrarians settled the Ukrainian land, grains, porridges and breads have become sacred objects of worship and rituals, closely connected with folklore and traditional customs. Everyday Ukrainian bread is usually dense and dark, containing [...]
Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:40:50 +0000 - Pagan Rites in Ukraine: Ivan Kupala Day
Ivan Kupala Day is one of the most expressive traditional holidays in Ukraine. It is still very popular among many locals, especially those living in the vast Ukrainian countryside. This pre-Christian rite, which is celebrated at the summer solstice, around June 24, signifies the connection of people with “Dazhbog” - the Slavic God of the [...]
Fri, 12 Oct 2007 06:35:34 +0000 - Authentic Ukrainian Borsch
Borscht, a deep red beet and cabbage soup, is popular all around Ukraine. The recipe might slightly differ by regions, but the main ingredients still remain the same - cabbage, beets, potatoes, onions, garlic, sour cream, and dill. Depending on a season, borscht can be served hot and cold, with cold varieties often being light [...]
Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:23:17 +0000 - Russian star to host a show in Ukraine
All the fans of the Russian soap opera “Ne Rodis Krasivoy” (Don’t Be Born Beautiful) should rejoice – the actress who played the main character Katya Pushkaryova in the famous TV series, Nelli Uvarova, will soon reappear on Ukrainian TV screens, this time hosting a talk show on NTN channel, “The Beauties,” which will air [...]
Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:04:52 +0000 - Outlet shopping guide
The end of summer is usually the season for big sales, and how appropriate! It’s just the time to get a new wardrobe, and why not do it without breaking the bank? Yet there are also places that always sell clothes at a considerable discount – outlet stores. And while regular boutiques are likely to [...]
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 08:54:53 +0000 - Two Mexico-themed movies to screen in English
“A Day Without a Mexican” I don’t know if it should be considered a conspiracy or coincidence, but the fact that the two movies showing in English on Ukraine’s wide screens this week both deal with Mexicans is hard to overlook. But as long as both are good – and it certainly looks that way – [...]
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:03:36 +0000 - Culinary adventures at Exotica
You have to approach a restaurant named “Exotica” with slightly raised eyebrows. Making my way to Pier 6, off Naberezhno-Khreshchatytska, images flashed through my mind of sushi served on the recumbent bodies of naked women or a smoky Kyiv cabaret. I was relieved when my guest informed me that the “exotica” we were about to [...]
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:02:52 +0000 - DJ Mylo to spin at Yevropeyska Ploshcha - 7 Days in Kyiv
FILM FRIDAY 25 Premiere: “Lady in the Water” Indian-born writer and director M. Night Shyamalan, known for his mystical stories with unexpected endings such as “The Sixth Sense” and “The Village,” presents his new film. It stars Bryce Dallas Howard, who skillfully portrayed the blind girl in “The Village” and Paul Giamatti, who rose to stardom in “Sideways” [...]
Fri, 25 Aug 2006 19:45:08 +0000
