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In the context of World War I, Ukrainians viewed the conflict as a pivotal opportunity for national unity and liberation from the oppressive grips of both Austria-Hungary and the Russian Empire. Galicia became a contentious point for the Russian government, as Austria-Hungary granted Ukrainians the freedom to cultivate their national identity within its borders. This environment fostered a flourishing of Ukrainian patriotic literature, inspiring those living under the Russian regime to aspire for independence. In response to the looming war between the Russian Empire and Austria-Hungary, ...

This book is a comprehensive guide to modern Ukraine and to the versions of its past propagated by both Russians and Ukrainians. Andrew Wilson provides the most acute, informed, and up-to-date account available of the Ukrainians and their country. Concentrating on the complex relation between Ukraine and Russia, the book begins with the myth of common origin in the early medieval era, then looks closely at the Ukrainian experience under the tsars and Soviets, the experience of minorities in the country, and the path to independence in 1991.

From Christmas music to gifts and food, as well as a look back through the country's rich and troubled history through the perspective of the festive season, this beautiful and powerful book introduces listeners to Ukraine's unique Christmas traditions. In a country where East and West meet, this is a fascinating and unmissable guide to capturing the spirit of one of the most important times of year and a powerful reminder of the strength of holding on to your culture and beliefs, even as others try to take everything from you.

While the world watched the uprising on the Maidan as an episode in geopolitics, those in Ukraine lived the revolution as an existential transformation: the blurring of night and day, the loss of a sense of time, the sudden disappearance of fear, the imperative to make choices. In this lyrical and intimate book, Marci Shore evokes the human face of the Ukrainian Revolution. Grounded in the true stories of activists and soldiers, parents, and children, Shore's book blends a narrative of suspenseful choices with a historian's reflections on what revolution is and what it means.

In this course, you will learn the basics of Ukrainian through spoken vocabulary. Our approach prioritizes practicality—preparing you to communicate effectively in real-world scenarios using language you can easily put to use. A broad range of topics are covered such as navigating travel situations to engaging in simple social interactions and ordering in restaurants. You will learn the language as it is spoken on the streets of Kyiv, Lviv, and beyond.

In light of Russia's aggressive 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Goodbye, Eastern Europe is a crucial, elucidative read, a sweeping epic chronicling a thousand years of strife, war, and bloodshed, from pre-Christianity to the fall of Communism—illuminating the remarkable cultural significance and...

This streamlined audio course provides the essential speaking abilities needed for traveling in Ukraine. With over 40 million speakers, Ukrainian is increasingly important for visitors to this culturally rich nation. While English is common in major cities like Kyiv, basic Ukrainian speaking skills become invaluable when exploring smaller towns, visiting local markets, or traveling through rural areas.

"I am learning Ukrainian": 300 essential words and phrases, 140 common expressions, the 100 most common verbs, the 1000 essential words. Ukrainian is spoken by about 41 million people, the vast majority of whom live in Ukraine. How to learn a language differently? Today, language learning is revolutionized: you do not have to go to traditional language classes anymore. Our learning method: a selection of hundreds of phrases and essential words. You listen to them, you repeat them, and you speak.

Called “the most influential Ukrainian book for the 15 years of independence", Field Work in Ukrainian Sex by Oksana Zabuzhko is the tale of one woman’s personal revolt. It provoked the top literary scandal of the decade. The novel was first published in Ukraine in 1996, unleashing a storm of controversy and propelling the author to national fame. It topped the bestseller list in Ukraine for more than ten years, making it the most successful Ukrainian-language book of the '90s in every regard.

Learn Ukrainian with Ukrainian Made Easy Modern Ukrainian Lessons in Podcast form. For episode transcripts and practice audios go to: Ukrainian Made Easy.com

This audio course is a friendly and accessible introduction to the Ukrainian language, designed for absolute beginners who want to start speaking right away. Focused on practical usage, the course emphasizes basic phrases, greetings, and everyday vocabulary through short, engaging dialogues. Whether you're preparing for travel, connecting with family, or just curious about the language, you'll find this course a stress-free way to start learning. Each lesson is built around real-life scenarios such as ordering food, asking for directions, or introducing yourself.

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Hello everyone. I invite you to my show, where I will share with you my healing journey of self-improvement, my lessons, my struggles and the way I'm overcoming it, my experience as a narcissist survivor, social worker, mental health counselor, writer and singer-songwriter. Here you will find support, motivation and maybe even inspiration.

"Ukrainian Experts Talks" - це ваш провідник у світі глибокого розуміння суспільно-політичних процесів. Приєднуйтесь до нас кожного тижня, коли ми ведемо бесіди з провідними експертами з найрізноманітніших сфер, досліджуючи та обговорюючи ключові події, що формують наші сьогодення та майбутнє. Проєкт реалізується ГО Фонд сприяння ...

As Russia's war on Ukraine progresses, Ukrainians are met with greater challenges and are asking themselves more difficult questions. When will this living hell end? What does victory look like? Yet, as the situation progresses, attention in the west continues to shift away from Ukraine. Our goal in creating this podcast is to bring Ukrainian stories of hardship, resilience, and victory to the forefront of people's minds. Join us, as your hosts weave together stories from all aspects of life in Ukraine and document history.

English / Ukrainian speaking podcast on Ukrainian matters. Launched in 2011 as Half-Напів Radiocast - a bilingual open online discussion between Kyiv, Toronto and Vancouver. Since 2020 also in a new format: Ukrainian-Canadian Business Podcast. Prominent personalities and prospective thinkers, community leaders and philosophers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Funny stories but also some real life stuff from a multi-cultural (Eastern Europe, France, US) girl who just speaks her mind and is not shy. Sex, friends, boyfriends, love and fun in Paris, France. Seen by a Ukrainian ! INSTA : UKRAINIANINPARIS TikTok : Ukrainianinparis Want some more? It's right here! https://anchor.fm/parismars/subscribe

Personal stories told by Ukrainians about the impact that this war and the ongoing conflict has had on their own lives

learn the basics of this language with catty the internet civics cat this podcast will only have 70 episodes per season audio from duolingo and/or mondly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.