Culture
The living heritage of Ukraine, a little every day
A proverb in the morning, a figure from Ukrainian history each week, the recipes from your grandmother's kitchen and the crafts that carry the nation's memory.
- ~150historical figures
- 15family recipes
- 8traditional crafts
What you can do
This day in history
Events from Ukrainian history on today's date, and upcoming holidays.
Figures
About 150 Ukrainians, from Shevchenko and Lesya Ukrainka to scientists and athletes, with portraits and biographies.
Recipes
Borshch, varenyky, holubtsi, paska, kutia, uzvar and more, with ingredients in both languages.
Crafts
Pysanky, vyshyvanka, rushnyk, kylym, Petrykivka painting, Kosiv ceramics, the bandura and the motanka doll.
Proverbs
A Ukrainian proverb each day, with transliteration and its English equivalent.
Culture news
Stories about Ukrainian art, music, film and books.
In detail
The recipes
Fifteen dishes, each with ingredients in Ukrainian and English:
- Borshch, holubtsi, varenyky, deruny, banosh
- Syrnyky, pampushky, nettle pancakes
- Paska and kutia for the great feasts
- Uzvar, vyshniak, and beet, bread and elderflower kvas
Questions
Is the Culture section suitable for grandchildren?
Yes. Proverbs, recipes and crafts are a gentle way for children and grandchildren to learn alongside their elders, in both languages.