One summer evening in Lviv, Ukraine, while walking in Rynok Square, I found a young Ukrainian man playing the bandura. The bandura is a traditional Ukrainian folk instrument with 56 to 68 strings! String number has increased.
Kyi, Shchek, Khoryv and Lybid: Medieval Founders Of Kyiv
Kyi, Shchek, and Khoryv were three legendary medieval brothers, and Lybid was their sister. According to medieval lore, they formed the city of Kyiv, which later became the capital of Kievan Rus and modern-day Ukraine.
Pyrohoshcha Dormition of the Mother of God Church
Pyrohoshcha Dormition of the Mother of God Church, also known as the Pyrohiv Church, is a historic church located in the Pyrohiv village of Kyiv, Ukraine. This church holds great significance in Ukrainian culture and history.
Visiting Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex in Kyiv, Ukraine
Located in the heart of Kyiv, the Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex, also known as Olympic Stadium, is a multi-use sports and recreation facility that has become an icon in Ukraine. It sits on the slopes of the city’s central Cherepanova Hora.
Kyiv, Ukraine 5053 Miles Away From Chicago Illinois
On a chilly January day, while taking a stroll in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, I stumbled upon a sign that caught my attention. I had been daydreaming about escaping the Midwest and venturing off to Ukraine.