What is white borscht and how is it different from red?
White borscht? Yes, and it's Ukrainian! Most people around the world are convinced that borscht m...
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Why Are There So Many Borscht Recipes — and Which One Is Correct?
There is no single "correct" borscht recipe, and there never has been. Borscht is not a formula —...
Why Is Borscht So Different Across Ukraine's Regions?
Borscht from Poltava and borscht from Galicia are two distinct culinary traditions, shaped by dif...
What Is Borscht, Really?
To a foreigner, borscht often remains a mystery — one that restaurant menus lazily label as beetr...
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...
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...
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...
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...