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The Ultimate Guide to Dating Odessa Women in Ukraine

Do you want to get with a Ukrainian girl? Legend has it that Odessa women are the prettiest. Since you landed on this article, you probably want all the info you can get on meeting, impressing, and seducing girls in Odessa. You’re in luck, I’ve got you covered! Read on to find out: What Odessa women are really […]

The Truth About the Average Salary in Ukraine

When people hear the number, they are shocked. Did you know what the average salary in Ukraine is? Well, if you did not, here goes: 301$ per month Yes, it is that low. As of April 2018, the average monthly wage in Ukraine is 7828.00 UAH per month, which is a little under 301 USD. But […]

The Guide to Nikolaev, Ukraine For Visitors

Nikolaev is a city in the South of Ukraine, known as The City of Brides and Ships. While we can’t promise you will meet the future mother of your children there, there would definitely be lots of ships. Here is everything you need to know before you visit! What’s Up With The Name? Let’s get […]

Expat Talks: Should You Get A Ukrainian Bank

The Ukrainian bank system gets a bad reputation among some of the expat community, while others swear you could not survive without an account in a local bank. We are looking at both sides of the argument to help you make the best decision possible! Why The Lack Of Confidence? Foreigners and locals alike tend to […]

The Guide to Ukrainian Dolls (Montankas)

The motanka have been around for centuries—but how did these Ukrainian dolls come about? And more importantly, what is up with them having no face but a red cross instead. Read on to find out! Ukrainian Dolls And Traditional Beliefs All authentic motanka dolls are made by hand. Mothers used to sew them for their children and people […]

Everything a Foreigner Needs to Know About Ukrainian Vodka

Ukrainian vodka is legendary. Here is a comprehensive guide to Eastern Europe’s favourite poison. The Origins Of Vodka The exact origin of vodka is subject to constant debate. There is very little material to draw conclusions on. Russians and Polish people alike claim they invented it first. One thing is for sure, distillation was not […]

The Grass Is Always Greener

About the Author: Kseniia is a 24 year old Ukrainian artist currently living in Norway. She lived in Kiev for most of her live and can speak Russian, English, Ukrainian and Norwegian. She has her own website where she reviews 3D pens and creates 3D painted art. My experience with leaving Ukraine in search of […]

How to Impress a Ukrainian Girl

This is a sponsored post by UABrides.com. Ukrainian women are so gorgeous and smart and don’t require reading thousands of articles on understanding their cultural peculiarities. Obviously, you can find Ukrainian women online – and most of them are quite easy-going and eager to meet new people. There is no need for you to study […]

Everything You Need to Know About the Ukrainian Church

40% of Ukrainians declare themselves atheist. While this percentage is pretty high, you will be surprised at how much Ukrainians respect the church and at the huge part it plays in their lives. For an expat, the Ukrainian attitude toward religion might seem weird. There is a lot of superstitious beliefs and even sworn atheists follow […]

6 Interesting Tidbits About Lviv

If you are reading this article you probably, have already being to Kyiv and you are thinking about which other cities you can visit. Or you making your plans about your trip to Ukraine and searching for some places to go which are not as far east as the capital. Than I would like to […]

5 Things Ukrainian Traditions and Outlook on Life Taught Me This Year

Though I originally hail from the West Coast USA, I spent the majority of my 2016 in Ukraine. Ukrainian traditions, society, and overall way of life is about as different as you can get from the States. And while many Ukrainian people would love to head to America (and trust me there are also plenty who […]

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