Ukrainian culture & history

Odessa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet

Odessa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet

One can recognize quite a few peculiar traits of many beautiful cities in Odessa, however Odessa is unique.

The National Philharmonic of Ukraine in Kiev

The National Philharmonic of Ukraine in Kiev

The National Philharmonic of Ukraine started its concerts seasons in 1863, when the Kiev Branch of the Imperial Russian Musical Society (ERMS) was founded. At the beginning of the XIX century, the development of the musical art in Kiev assumes a great  importance. Famous European musicians, as Franz Liszt and Weniawsky brothers, come with recitals to the famous Kiev Contract Fairs. Thus, the creation of the musical society turned out to be quite timely. Among its initiators and founders were such well known at that time public figures and musicians as R. Pfening, M. Lysenko, P. Seletsky, M. Bogdanov.

Ukrainian Philharmony. Lviv

Ukrainian Philharmony. LvivHistorically, in every city - whether it is Kyiv, Warsaw, Krakow or Berlin - Philharmonic holds a special place. Lviv Philharmonic has a rich history that goes back to different periods - Austrian, Polish, Soviet and Ukrainian.

Golden Gate

Golden Gate / smartclever.com.uaGolden Gate located in the center of Kiev, near the Saint Sophia’s Cathedral. Golden Gate in Kiev - a monument of fortification construction of 12 century, one of the few that have survived to our time.

Mykola Syadristy’s Museum of Microminiature

Museum of Microminiature / kudaufa.ruThe Museum of Microminiature is situated in Kyiv on the territory of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. The exhibition of the museum includes the work samples of only one master, whose talent is simply unique, impressive, special and magnific.

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Stuffed Cabbage RollsUkrainian cuisine is a characteristic style of cooking, practice and traditions related to Ukrainian culture.  Many Ukrainian dishes by name and composition have much in common with the dishes of West Slavs. If you find yourself in a Ukrainian house, you will be fascinated by the sincerity of the hosts and the homemade food.

The Pearl of Ukranian Traditional Art

The Pearl of Ukranian Traditional Art / www.liveinternetLong ago, in the 17th century, the inhabitants of a small village Petrykivka which is located in Dnipropetrovsk oblast, painted walls of their houses, clothes, householditems and musical instruments with a special ornam

Trypillian Civilization (6000-3500 BC)

Trypillian Civilization (6000-3500 BC) / upload.wikimedia.orgThe Trypillian culture was one of the greatest cultural phenomenon on Ukrainian territory. It is an Eneolithic archaeological culture in Eastern Europe. It extends from the Carpathian Mountains to the River of Dnister and also it extends on the territory of Romania and Moldova.
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