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48 Hours in Kyiv: Things to do in 2026

Why Visit Kyiv in 2026: A City RebornKyiv in 2026 is a city that refuses to be defined by adversi...

Is it worth going skiing in Ukraine? Pros, cons, and tips

In short: yes, it is worth going—but with the right expectations.  Of course, ski resorts in Ukra...

Why Ukraine is an underrated ski destination in Europe?

Ukraine rarely appears in European rankings of winter resorts, often quite unfairly. For many for...

What are the largest ski resorts in Ukraine?

In western Ukraine lie the Carpathians — a mountain range that, in terms of beauty and opportunit...

Are there open-air museums in Ukraine?

There are at least a dozen well-known open-air museums in Ukraine, although it is difficult to st...

Which open-air museum is the largest in Ukraine?

The National Museum of Folk Architecture of Ukraine, located on the southern outskirts of Kyiv, i...

Which contemporary Ukrainian writers are worth reading?

The answer to this question is inevitably subjective, as every reader has their own preferences, ...

The Ukrainian currency: what is it called and where does the name come from?

Ukraine’s official national currency is called the hryvnia. Its international letter code is UAH ...

How religious are Ukrainians?

Religion has always been an important part of Ukrainians’ identity. In modern Ukraine, religiosit...

Why you should visit the Holodomor Museum?

The Holodomor Museum is one of the key places that helps to understand the history of Ukraine in ...

Why is the Holodomor of 1932–1933 called a genocide of the Ukrainian people?

The Holodomor is a deliberately and purposefully created famine. The Ukrainian word Holodomor is ...

What to Avoid When Renting an Apartment in Ukraine

Finding and renting an apartment in Ukraine can be a long and challenging process. Unfortunately,...

What You Need to Know About Renting an Apartment in Ukraine During Wartime

Due to the state of war in Ukraine, the rental market has changed compared to previous years. Dem...

How to Rent an Apartment in Ukraine

Renting an apartment in Ukraine is a technically simple process, but due to high demand in relati...

Which art museums are worth visiting in Kyiv?

Kyiv is home to several dozen museums, including many dedicated to art. We recommend that you def...

Linguistic Discrimination in Ukraine: Fact or Political Tool?

The issue of language and language policy in Ukraine has remained the subject of heated debate fo...

Who Composed The Carol of the Bells?

The melody that has travelled the world and become a symbol of Christmas in many countries was bo...

Why Did Ukraine Give Up Its Nuclear Weapons?

At the time of the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991, Ukraine became the third-largest nuclear powe...

How has the Ukrainian language been oppressed?

For centuries, the Ukrainian language and culture have been systematically suppressed and banned—...

What is the meaning behind the lyrics of Carol of the Bells?

The original "Shchedryk" song in Ukrainian has lyrics, which differ significantly from the much l...