Famous people in Ukrainian History

Taras Shevchenko Ukraine’s poetic soul   From Taras Shevchenko’s (1814-1861) remarkable works spring an ideal and a conviction that a better life is possible… one that is free from social and political oppression. Taras came from very humble origins. He was a poor serf, bound to serve lord Pavel Engelhardt. He was emancipated thanks to … More Famous people in Ukrainian History

Ukrainian art

Petrykivka Painting A colorful celebration of beauty, bounty and nature In the late 19th century an unusual form of decorative and ornamental painting flourished in Dniproprtrovsk oblast. It’s origins had a chaotic nature; to liven their environments, peasants painted all their houses and ovens! Over time these traditions were transformed into a unique artistic phenomenon. … More Ukrainian art

Ukrainian national instruments

Trembita Until recently, the trembita served as the”mobile phone” of the Ukrainian Carpathians As a communication technology, this folk mouthpiece instrument is of cultural and practical value. A classic trembita is over three meters long. its sound can reach across dozens of kilometers. Given this, it’s not surprising that trembita calls became the main communications … More Ukrainian national instruments