Archive for the ‘culture’ Category

20 Apr
2011

Bakhchisaray: The glorious Khan’s Palace and more!

In Bakhchisaray, the must-see is the Khan’s Palace (“Hansaray”) that dates back to the 1500s. It was the center of

30 Apr
2010

May 9th: Celebrating Victory Day in Lutsk, Ukraine

In most of the former Soviet Union, May 9 still marks Victory Day, a holiday commemorating the capitulation of the

7 Apr
2010

Happy Easter!

This year the Orthodox and Catholic calendars actually coincided, so Easter in both the US and Ukraine was this past

15 Mar
2010

Great Guide for L’viv

Check out L’viv in you Pocket! There is a free PDF download with a map!

9 Mar
2010

Babucya’s: Ukraine’s Living History

Jenny Heintz, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
March 9, 2010
Ukraine’s most valuable asset, despite its beautiful countryside and historic buildings, is still

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