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Colors of Kharkov - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Kharkov Kharkov has a special charm due to its unique cultural atmosphere. It is the city with beautiful centuries-old traditions and rich cultural life. Local residents are cheerful and optimistic; they like to have fun and know how to do that. That’s why an abundance of fun-filled holidays is held there. Locals also feature a wonderful sense of humor; fans of excursions and walks will notice this feature of the national character.
Cuisine of Kharkov for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
Holidays in Kharkov would be incomplete without a visit to local restaurants; some of them are very unusual and attractive places. One of the best restaurants in the city is Vzletayushiy … Open
The fact is that the city has an incredible amount of interesting monuments along with an abundance of religious and historical sites. Lots of beautiful monuments are dedicated to outstanding literary characters; there is also a monument of the soccer ball, as well as colorful and highly original frog monument in the city. The search of original monuments remains one of the most popular entertainment options, as they can be found literally on every street of Kharkov.
Event tourists are encouraged to visit the city on the eve of New Year holidays. During this period, the city transforms beyond recognition. The familiar and beloved festival is celebrated here in a special manner; the magical transformation of Kharkov begins long before the actual onset of the New Year. Every day, city streets are becoming more festive and colorful; they are decorated with authentic Christmas items and festive illumination. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Excursion over cultural sights of Kharkov - 'must visit' points of interest
Kharkov is ready to offer its guests a huge number of exciting excursions. Ancient streets and squares, famous historical sites and monuments, churches, museums, theaters and landscaped … Open
The main Christmas tree of the city is set on Freedom Square; it strikes with its size. Each year ornaments for the Christmas tree are made ​​by expert craftsmen. During the New Year holiday, Freedom square is the most fun and lively place. A wide variety of rides is set there for children. Numerous stalls and kiosks wait for fans of sweets and traditional treats.
Kharkov The integral part of the Christmas holidays in Kharkov is represented by colorful fairs. At 24th of December of each year Freedom Square hosts a large international fair, where residents of foreign countries represent their products. Fairs are held in full compliance with national traditions; instead of usual stalls vacationers can see colorful dolly-shops. Residents of sister cities of Kharkov take active part in organization of Christmas events; this period is considered one of the most soulful and attractive.
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National traditions of Ukraine

The condition of Ukrainian women is two sided: on one hand, education and work are accessible to all women. They are independent, and many women work in the field of science, politics and business. On the other hand, a woman is still considered as an object. Women’s views are looked down on, and jokes about women’s logic and emotional instability are common. The task of cooking, cleaning the house, and taking care of the kids, is still expected from working women. Ukrainian women have a strong character, whose roots can be traced to the distant past, when the Cossacks’ wives remained in charge while the husbands were engaged in military affairs. … Open

Traditions and festivals in cities around Kharkov

Dnepropetrovsk
Family life is accompanied by interesting rites and rituals. Travelers who are lucky enough to attend a local wedding will have the opportunity to see colorful dance and music performances. At every wedding there are certainly funny games, entertainment and, of ... Open »
Donetsk
When talking to locals, it is better not to touch such theme as politics. Indigenous people are proud of their independence, and there is nothing bad in that. However, if their opinion doesn’t coincide with the opinion of their opponent, that can become a reason for ... Open »
Kiev
No less interesting is the entertainment dedicated to arts and creativity. More than 30 years ago, the city began holding the so-called “vernissages” - art exhibitions, which have been held on Kyiv Day to this day. The best masters of the city present their ... Open »
Vinnytsya
Vinnitsa is a tolerant city, where there is place for any religion. It is often visited by Islamic scholars from Egypt and Saudi Arabia, here they jointly read prayers, and teach local Muslims to read the Holy Quran. Travelers who visit Vinnitsa will be pleasantly ... Open »
Anapa
Females should take a closer look at the choice of attire for a walk, beachwear here will be appropriate only on the beach. Also, it should be taken into account that in Anapa there is a rather strict attitude to smoking, especially for women - smoking in a public ... Open »
Simferopol
In the past few years an incredible amount of beautiful wooden figures has appeared on the city streets. Tourists are fond of searching and photographing them. The fact is that there are lots of old trees in Simferopol, many of which have been cut down. Local artists ... Open »
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