Ukraine
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Ukraine is on our minds again. My kids and I were building blocks with Jenga Tetris tiles and we put together a little Ukrainian flag. If you have a moment today, pray for Ukraine, Nigeria, and Israel. We forget that people all over the world are stuck in the middle of wars that many of…
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This is election weekend in Ukraine for a new president. Our eyes and hearts are looking there this weekend. If you have a few minutes, we’d appreciate your thoughts and prayers for the people and nation of Ukraine today and tomorrow! Paul Unguryan spoke about the current situation in an email announcement, “Today, Ukraine is going…
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This was the hospital that our youngest son was born in! Wow! Pray for Ukraine! What could push so many people to protest? What would it take for you to protest your prime minister or president? Exactly. Their president has not led the nation in fairness or sacrifice but out of selfish gain! Pray for…
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Kyiv (Russian: Киев) is Ukraine’s capital and one of the world’s most beautiful and ancient cities. It is Europe’s eighth most populous city after Moscow, London, Paris, Instanbul, St Petersburg, Berlin and Madrid. The city was founded in the 6th century and in the middle ages was the capital of a powerful East European state,…
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Lviv (Russian: Львов), The city of Sleepless Lions was founded by King Danylo in the 1256 and is known as the cultural centre of Ukraine. Being located in the centre of Europe it has always been a tempting prize so it is no surprise that it has been under control at different times to Poland,…
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When it comes to living in far off places there are so many things that we have to learn. So when I read an article about what people need to learn if they are coming to Canada or America I thought it kind of interesting. HSBC has a culture guide by country which is what…
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There is lots to know about Ukraine and even more to experience! I’ve only given you just the smallest taste of the wonderful world of a contemporary Ukrainian! Some of the most helpful links I’ve used are found below, if you want to explore more. Of course, the best discoveries will only be yours with…
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Our friends are out of town for a little while so we are planning to leave a small welcome home basket in their apartment for when they return. We were thinking some fruit, chocolate, maybe a few canned drinks. Today as we told our Ukrainian friend about our plans to put a little welcome basket…
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What!? 1530? Are you serious? Well, whatever Wikipedia may claim, Kyiv celebrated their 1530th birthday this weekend, marking its birth at 482 AD. That was just a little before the babushka that sits on the park bench was born (not seriously). It gives a whole new perspective on old. At least it does for me.…
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One of the largest football (soccer) events in the world is happening here in Ukraine. What does it mean for this nation? Will it be a great success? Is it even really such a big deal? YES! Every 4 years the best 16 national teams from across Europe play for the cup. At it will…
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What do you know about Ukraine? What’s the largest city? Who is the president? Do they use the Euro or what kind of currency do they have? Here you can find some very basic facts and stats…
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