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Two years after my mother died, my father fell in love with a glamorous blonde Ukrainian divorcee. He was 84 and she was 36. She exploded into our lives like a fluffy pink grenade, churning up the murky water, bringing to the surface sludge of sloughed-off memories, giving the family ghosts a kick up the backside. Sisters Vera and Nadezhda must put aside a lifetime of feuding to save their émigré engineer father from voluptuous gold-digger Valentina.

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A short history of Ukrainian national aspirations, written by one of the most prominent Ukrainian historians. Published in the early months of World War I. - Summary by Kazbek

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.

Short audio stories exploring Ukrainian dishes, traditions, and culinary heritage.Ukrainian Food Flair has been part of Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio for many years, sharing the recipes and stories originally created and presented by Sylvia Molnar, a Vancouver culinary figure whose recipes and stories shaped the original radio series. This podcast brings those segments together into a dedicated space for easier listening and discovery.It also serves as a companion to the Ukrainian Food Flair cookbook, which preserves and honours the original recipe collection. Hosted on Acast. See ...

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.

Brought to you by Penguin. 'The world's foremost historian of Ukraine. . . the chronicler of a country on the front lines of a seismic European war' Financial Times On 24 February 2022, Russia stunned the world by launching an invasion of Ukraine. In the midst of checking on the family and...

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.

Learn Ukrainian with Fexingo — the easy way to learn Ukrainian through warm stories, natural conversations, and slow news. A friendly Ukrainian-learning podcast hosted by Lucas and Luna. Every episode is a short, digestible lesson built around real-world Ukrainian you can use right away — perfect for absolute beginners who want to start speaking Ukrainian with confidence. Expect: beginner Ukrainian lessons, slow Ukrainian stories, everyday Ukrainian conversations, slow news in Ukrainian, travel phrases, and tons of repetition so it sticks. New episodes added regularly. Follow Fexingo to ...

A poignant, often comical account of coming-of-age in the time after the Cold War and before Putin, One Ukrainian Summer evokes a unique moment in one country's history, and is a love letter to its people and culture.

"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.

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.

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, ...

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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.

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.

This innovative audiobook collection brings together eight timeless stories, carefully adapted for intermediate Ukrainian language learners (B1-B2 level). Each story is presented in both Ukrainian and English, creating an immersive yet accessible learning experience that bridges the gap between language study and literature appreciation.

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.