...Ukraine's glory has not yet perished, nor her freedom...
Ukraine: my country
Just to give you an idea where Ukraine is and how big it is there is this info:
Location: Eastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Poland, Romania, and Moldova in the west
and Russia in the east
Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Texas
Spoken languages: Ukrainian, Russian, + some ppl speak English
If you feel like reading more about Ukraine, here is a good website: Ukraine.com. There is a great deal of info about Ukraine.
Here are some nice info that I have found googling Ukraine:
Ukrainians are warm hearted and welcoming people... Tipping is not very common;
service is usually included in fine restaurants and hotel bills. source
And here are some videos from youtube about Ukraine. Some serious and fun videos. Hope you like them
Question - Answers: Ukraine
What is the Ukrainian name for vodka?
horylka. Horylka is usually made with red peper.
What is the national language of Ukraine?
Ukrainian. Although most people speak Russian in Ukraine, Ukrainian is the national language.
What is the name of the traditional Ukrainian Christmas song?
kolyadka. Usually kids come to sing it on Christmas Eve and they are greeted with
sweets (just like on Halloween in USA)
source
Culture notes
- Do not whistle in the house; we believe it will "blow your money away."
- Do not shake hands across the threshold of a door. It is considered bad luck.
- Be prepared to remove your shoes upon entering a home. To keep apartments clean, most hosts will provide you with a pair of slippers.
- Be ready to give toasts at dinner, for guests are often asked to do so.
- Be prepared to accept all food and drink offered when visiting friends. Turning down food may be considered rude. (If you find you cannot eat it all, keep something on your plate to avoid having it replenished!)
- Don't put your thumb between your first two fingers; this is a very rude gesture. source
- and some food notes