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The National Anthem of Ukraine
The National Anthem of Ukraine
Гимн Украины
Ще не вмерли України ні слава, ні воля.
Ще нам, браття українці, усміхнеться доля.
Згинуть наші вороженьки, як роса на сонці,
Запануєм і ми, браття, у своїй сторонці.
Душу й тіло ми положим за нашу свободу,
І покажем, що ми, браття, козацького роду.
The translation:
Ukraine's glory hasn't perished, nor her freedom
Upon us, fellow compatriots, fate shall smile once more.
Our enemies will vanish, like dew in the morning sun,
And we too shall rule, brothers, in a free land of our own.
We'll lay down our souls and bodies to attain our freedom,
And we'll show that we, brothers, are of the Kozak nation.
....translated by Ihor W. Slabicky (Copyright 2003 by Ihor Slabicky)
Official Ukrainian National Anthem Finally Decided in 2003
In 1992 the Ukrainian Parliament chose as the national anthem music composed in 1863 by Mykhailo Verbytsky, a western Ukrainian composer and Catholic priest. Verbytsky originally wrote the score as a solo song and later for orchestra to accompany a patriotic poem written in 1862 by Pavlo Chubynsky, a prominent ethnographer in the Kyiv region. In his poem Shche Ne Vmerla Ukrayina (which means "Ukraine is not yet dead"), Chubynsky expressed the mixture of hope and desperation felt by Ukrainians over their continuous struggle to rule their own land. Widely sung around the country as the "Hymn to Ukraine," both the melody and lyrics were similar to those of Polish and Serbian anthems. In 1917 it became the anthem of the short-lived Ukrainian National Republic, but during the Soviet era it was replaced.
Over time there were various changes and additions to Chubynsky's original words, resulting in several slightly differing versions of the Hymn to Ukraine. Following independence in 1991, many Ukrainians were disatisfied with the pessimistic tone, so the Ukrainian government made the Verbytsky score official but hesitated to approve the Chubynsky's lyrics. A comission sponsored contests for replacement lyrics, but none were decided on. Agreement finally came in 2003, when the Parliament passed and the President signed an act recognizing a slight change to the version of Chubynsky's lyrics that were usually sung. Only the first stanza and the refrain (which is sung twice) were approved in President Kuchma's official proclamation.
http://pages.prodigy.net/l.hodges/ukraine.htm#Ukraine
Welcome to the Trypillian e-Museum
In front of the Trypillian Culture Museum (Trypillian Civilization 5,508 - 2,750 BC ) near village of Trypillia, 50 km south of Kyiv, Ukraine, stand a very modest monument, which is dedicated to Vikenty Khvoika. Let us start our tour of our e-Museum with a short biography of this remarkable man - Vikenty Khvoika, archaeologist, who discovered and gave the name to the Trypillian culture approximately 100 years ago.
Vikentiy Khvoika was born in 1850 in a small village named Semyn, located on the river Elbe (now in Czechia) into an old nobleman family. In 1876 he moved to Kyiv, Ukraine, where he began to grow millet and hops. He achieved great success in this occupation and even wrote some scientific works about it. He received awards and decorations at exhibitions in Romny, Kharkiv and Paris (1889).
In 1893 V. Khvoika developed an interest and became actively engaged in archaeology. He conducted his first excavation in the Kyrylivski hills of Kyiv where he discovered a Paleolithic encampment with mammoth bones. This Neolithic settlement of a Bronze Age later was classified as belonging to a Trypillian culture. His following excavations (1896-99) near the small town of Trypillia, near Kyiv, were marked by the discovery of a new culture, which he named the Trypillian Civilization after the town. Mr. Khvoika reported this discovery to the 11th Congress of Archaeologists in 1897, which is now considered the official date of the discovery of the Trypillian culture. Initially, scientists regarded the Trypillian culture to be part of the autochthonous culture of ancient Aryans or Slavs, dating back to the 4th-3rd millennium BC. Other scientists maintain that Trypillia is a distinct culture. This debate has continued into present with the understanding that Aryans, Slavs and Trypillians may have common roots or are closely connected.
Vikentiy Khvoika continued his excavations in 1899-1900 near the villages of Romashky and Cherniakhiv in the Kyiv region. There he discovered burial grounds from the 3rd-4th centuries, which belonged to another distinct and previously unknown archeological culture. This society existed during Roman times, later was named the Cherniakhiv culture.
During the same time period, his excavations of burial grounds near the village of Zarubyntsi brought about a discovery of yet another culture, which received the name - Zarubynetska. This culture is considered now to be an early Slavic culture.
Additionally, Vikentiy Khvoika investigated burial mounds in and around Kyiv. These sites date from the Bronze and Early Iron Ages. He performed excavations in the center of Kyiv in 1907-08 and discovered ancient foundations, a pagan sanctuary, and a mass grave of Kyivites who died during the Mongol invasion in 1240 A.D.
During the last years of his life, this extraordinary scientist devoted his efforts to the archeological investigations of an ancient Rus city around the town of Bilohorodka near Kyiv.
Vikentiy Khvoika played an important role as a founder of the Museum of Antiquities and Arts in Kyiv (currently the National Museum of History of Ukraine), which opened in 1899. He was the first curator of its archaeological department. This museum still preserves items discovered during this scientist's excavations.
Vikentiy Khvoika was a full member of 11 scientific societies, among which were the: Moscow Imperial Archaeological Society, Odesa Imperial Society of History and Antiquities, Kyiv Society for Protection of Monuments of Antiquity and Arts. He was also a member and employee of the Russian Archaeological Institute in Constantinople. He published twenty works, which constitute most of Vikentiy Khvoika's creative heritage. He is the author of the following treatises: The Stone Age of Middle Prydniprovia; Burial Fields in Middle Prydniprovia; The 1901 Excavations of Trypillian Culture; Townships of Middle Prydniprovia; The Beginning of Arable Farming and Bronze Age in Middle Prydniprovia; The Funeral Rite with Incineration and its Ancientness; Ancient Residents of Middle Prydniprovia and Their Culture in Prehistoric Times (Based on Excavations).
The scientific heritage of Vikentiy Khvoika's work is immense. His archeological discoveries and his research have become the foundation for further studies of Ukraine's prehistoric past, starting with the Stone Age up to the times of Kyivan Rus.
Vikentiy Khvoika was born in 1850 in a small village named Semyn, located on the river Elbe (now in Czechia) into an old nobleman family. In 1876 he moved to Kyiv, Ukraine, where he began to grow millet and hops. He achieved great success in this occupation and even wrote some scientific works about it. He received awards and decorations at exhibitions in Romny, Kharkiv and Paris (1889).
In 1893 V. Khvoika developed an interest and became actively engaged in archaeology. He conducted his first excavation in the Kyrylivski hills of Kyiv where he discovered a Paleolithic encampment with mammoth bones. This Neolithic settlement of a Bronze Age later was classified as belonging to a Trypillian culture. His following excavations (1896-99) near the small town of Trypillia, near Kyiv, were marked by the discovery of a new culture, which he named the Trypillian Civilization after the town. Mr. Khvoika reported this discovery to the 11th Congress of Archaeologists in 1897, which is now considered the official date of the discovery of the Trypillian culture. Initially, scientists regarded the Trypillian culture to be part of the autochthonous culture of ancient Aryans or Slavs, dating back to the 4th-3rd millennium BC. Other scientists maintain that Trypillia is a distinct culture. This debate has continued into present with the understanding that Aryans, Slavs and Trypillians may have common roots or are closely connected.
Vikentiy Khvoika continued his excavations in 1899-1900 near the villages of Romashky and Cherniakhiv in the Kyiv region. There he discovered burial grounds from the 3rd-4th centuries, which belonged to another distinct and previously unknown archeological culture. This society existed during Roman times, later was named the Cherniakhiv culture.
During the same time period, his excavations of burial grounds near the village of Zarubyntsi brought about a discovery of yet another culture, which received the name - Zarubynetska. This culture is considered now to be an early Slavic culture.
Additionally, Vikentiy Khvoika investigated burial mounds in and around Kyiv. These sites date from the Bronze and Early Iron Ages. He performed excavations in the center of Kyiv in 1907-08 and discovered ancient foundations, a pagan sanctuary, and a mass grave of Kyivites who died during the Mongol invasion in 1240 A.D.
During the last years of his life, this extraordinary scientist devoted his efforts to the archeological investigations of an ancient Rus city around the town of Bilohorodka near Kyiv.
Vikentiy Khvoika played an important role as a founder of the Museum of Antiquities and Arts in Kyiv (currently the National Museum of History of Ukraine), which opened in 1899. He was the first curator of its archaeological department. This museum still preserves items discovered during this scientist's excavations.
Vikentiy Khvoika was a full member of 11 scientific societies, among which were the: Moscow Imperial Archaeological Society, Odesa Imperial Society of History and Antiquities, Kyiv Society for Protection of Monuments of Antiquity and Arts. He was also a member and employee of the Russian Archaeological Institute in Constantinople. He published twenty works, which constitute most of Vikentiy Khvoika's creative heritage. He is the author of the following treatises: The Stone Age of Middle Prydniprovia; Burial Fields in Middle Prydniprovia; The 1901 Excavations of Trypillian Culture; Townships of Middle Prydniprovia; The Beginning of Arable Farming and Bronze Age in Middle Prydniprovia; The Funeral Rite with Incineration and its Ancientness; Ancient Residents of Middle Prydniprovia and Their Culture in Prehistoric Times (Based on Excavations).
The scientific heritage of Vikentiy Khvoika's work is immense. His archeological discoveries and his research have become the foundation for further studies of Ukraine's prehistoric past, starting with the Stone Age up to the times of Kyivan Rus.
Welcome to the Trypillian e-Museum!
Trypillian Civilization 5,508 - 2,750 BC
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Trypillian Civilization is an archeological name for the Neolithic culture that existed on the territory of present-day Ukraine. This culture is also known as Cucuteni on the territory of Romania. The real historical name for this culture is not fully established or agreed upon by scientists, but some researchers consider this culture to be the ancient Aratta. In our "articles" section more discussions about the historical name of this culture can be found.
It is accepted that Trypillian culture was discovered in the year 1897 near the small village of Trypillia (south of Kyiv, Ukraine). Vicenty Khvoika, the archeologist who made the discovery, named this new and unknown to the world culture - The Trypillian Civilization. From that moment on, the territory of Ukraine became a homeland to one of the most ancient civilizations - The Trypillian Civilization, which flourished on her territory between 7,500 to 4,750 years back in history.
The main purpose of this Internet site is to educate the world about The Trypillian Civilization through the collection of articles, reproductions of artifacts from many museums, lists of references, numerous links and other educational material. Welcome to the discovery of the Trypillian Civilization!
Books about Ukraine. "Babushka’s Kitchen"
"Ukrainian folk recipes. Have found, studied and recorded the American volunteers (Peace Corps Group ) Eric and Sandra Jacobs. Eric and Sandra Jacobs lived in Ukraine in 2005.
INTRODUCTION
Ukraine has undergone many changes since Peace Corps Group 1 arrived in 1992. At that time, local stores often had minimal selection, and available ingredients came from local dachas and kitchens around the country. Today, many Western products are here in abundance in most oblast centers, including items such as peanut butter and Oreo cookies. However, as the product invasion reaches the cities, Volunteers are moving to smaller towns and villages with less selection. In response to this, we focused on inclusion of dishes that all Volunteers can prepare at home. There are, however, some instances where recipes call for more exotic ingredients. In these cases, just bring along the Big City Shopping list found in this book on your next trip to the oblast superstore.
Following the lead of previous editions of this cookbook, we have continued the expansion of the section on Ukrainian cooking. This will allow Volunteers to recreate those delicious meals tasted at weddings and host family celebrations both in Ukraine and when they return to the United States. And based on the special love most PCVs have for Asian and Mexican food, there is a new International section dedicated to these cuisines. The remainder of the book is filled with Volunteer-provided recipes that are sometimes healthy, sometimes indulgent, but always delicious. And finally, don’t forget to check out the updated tips, suggestions and “Peace Corps Living” sections in the front of the book and the appendix for a variety of new ideas from your fellow Volunteers.
The Babushka’s Cookbook is a collaboration of experiences, suggestions and recipes from Volunteers, PC Staff and other Ukrainians over the last 14 years. We are proud to be a part of this great tradition, and will always remember our life in Ukraine every time we prepare a pot of borshch, a batch of homemade varenyky or holubtsi, and especially when we serve our favorite dishes with a big dollop of sour cream.
Priyatna Apetita!
Eric and Sandra Jacobs
Economic Development, Group 28 (2005-2007)"
Link (Download book) http://www.peacecorps.gov/multimedia/pdf/media/PCTimes2007_04.pdf (PDF) (77.42%)
Friday
Birthday City. Obukhov - 647
September 6 Obukhov city celebrated 647 years
At the very beginning of September, the city Obukhov celebrated his feast. This small town (about 40 thousand inhabitants) turned 647 years old. City, as you can see, the old, but the second life he opened 30 years ago. Then began the construction of industrial enterprises. It was connected with the work of a powerful source of electricity - Tripoli power plant.
Ukrainian poet Andrei Malyshko born in Obukhov. "Song of the towel" is known throughout the world
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City Obukhov.
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Obukhov is located 40 km from Kiev on the big road Kyiv-Dnipropetrovsk
At the very beginning of September, the city Obukhov celebrated his feast. This small town (about 40 thousand inhabitants) turned 647 years old. City, as you can see, the old, but the second life he opened 30 years ago. Then began the construction of industrial enterprises. It was connected with the work of a powerful source of electricity - Tripoli power plant.
Ukrainian poet Andrei Malyshko born in Obukhov. "Song of the towel" is known throughout the world.jpg)
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Obukhov is located 40 km from Kiev on the big road Kyiv-DnipropetrovskSunday
August 24 - Independence Day of Ukraine
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Ukraine Independence Day Date: August 24, 2009Independence Day is celebrated in the Ukraine as a public holiday.
For many years, different countries did not have independence. These countries were governed by some other foreign countries and thus were deprived of all the things that their own country posses. The independent nations can neither take there own decision and nor can they act as per there will. Thus, when a country becomes independent, it regains it lost fundamental rights and freedom. Like other countries, Ukraine regained its freedom from the Soviet Unions on the 24th of august 1991.
History of Ukrainian Independence
Ukraine is a country in the Eastern Europe that is surrounded by Belarus to the north, Black sea to the south, Russia to the east and Poland and Hungary to the west. In the earlier days, most of people in Ukraine were Russians, who formed the Kieven Rus. As the days went, Kiev became one of the important cities and was hence declared as the capital of Ukraine. On 13th century, there was a union formed between Poland and Lithuania named the Union of Krevo. The foreign domination on Ukraine started in the middle of 14th century when Casimir conquered Galicia- Volhyina. Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth that was formed by Union of Lublin during the fifteenth century made to move a large part of Ukrainian territory to the Polish supervision as it was shifted to Polish Crown.
Most of the upper class people converted themselves to Catholicism because of the cultural pressure of the Polish and thus became identical. Thus, the common people were in terrible trouble. In the middle of seventeenth century, Dnieper Cossacks established a troop named Zaporozhian Host. However, it was found that the group was severely misused as they started dominating the Orthodox churches. As Poland was portioned at the end of eighteenth century, Austria took over the western Ukraine while the rest of Ukraine was under Russian Empire. Though there were many promises about Ukraine’s autonomy the common people of Ukraine and the elite did not receive the autonomy and the freedom that they expected.
Ukraine took part in the First and the Second World War. There was then going a internal war between Ukraine and soviet. In this period, the soviet gave them some unachievable targets else, they will not be able to take any grain. This resulted in a man made famine that killed about six lakh people. This made the common people angry ad the started fighting for their freedom. After lot of hardship by the people from every part of Ukraine it was on 16th July 1990, the new parliament produced the state autonomy of Ukraine. On 24th August 1991, the parliament produced the act of independence and the new President for the country was elected.
Independence Day Traditions, Culture and Activities
Thus like other countries Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day as a national holiday. Grand military parade is organized. In addition, flag hosting ceremony is arranged and a type of social gathering is arranged everywhere. They also pay homage to the freedom fighters who allowed them to regain their autonomy and hence gifted them a peaceful and happy life.
Source: http://aglobalworld.com/
The State Coat of Arms of Ukraine
The State Coat of Arms of Ukraine (Ukrainian: Державний Герб України) or commonly the Tryzub (Ukrainian: Тризуб) is the national coat of arms of Ukraine, featuring the same colors found on the Ukrainian flag; a blue shield with yellow trident, called the tryzub. It appears on the Presidential standard of the Ukrainian flag.During Soviet times, the Tryzub was officially banned and the Coat of Arms of the Ukrainian SSR featuring the sickle and hammer was official. The small coat of arms was officially adopted on 19 February 1992, while constitutional provisions exist for establishing the great coat of arms, which is not yet officially adopted.
Source & more information: wikipedia
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