Archive for February, 2011

Maslenitsa: Slavic Holiday of Fun Winter’s Send-Off

Maslenitsa: Slavic Holiday of Fun Winter’s Send-Off

Maslenitsa is a holiday of fun winter’s send-off (28 February – 6 March, 2011). Blini (pancakes) are an indispensable attribute during this holiday week. However, blini had not been chosen occasionally. They are a symbol of the sun. Maslenitsa was the meeting of the new year for the Slavs for a long time as the [...]

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Euro 2012 in Ukraine: 3-Star Hotels in Donetsk (Part 1)

Euro 2012 in Ukraine: 3-Star Hotels in Donetsk (Part 1)

It is already known that the quarterfinals and semifinals of Euro 2012 will take place in Donetsk. It is expected to draw approximately 75 thousand fans during the semi-finals of Euro 2012 in Donetsk. In a previous article, I wrote about the problem of the lack of hotels in the Donetsk region. Since then, the [...]

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Valentine’s Day Is Not a Ukrainian holiday!

Valentine’s Day Is Not a Ukrainian holiday!

After the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of all the taboos and conventions, Ukrainian people began to adopt Western customs and lifestyle strenuously. Since then, they have been often neglected their own traditions that were evolved over centuries and reflect their values, mentality, and identity more fully. Celebration of Valentine’s Day (February [...]

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