Landmarks
A 102-meter high statue forming part of the Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II.
The Motherland Monument (Kyiv)
A savory beet-based soup.
Borscht
First found fame for her role as Jackie Burkhart on That '70s Show from 1998 to 2006.
Mila Kunis
Clothes/Trendy Outfits
Шмот (Shmot)
A healthy, traditional winter punch made from dried fruits and berries like pears, apples, plums, and cherries.
Uzvar
An 11th-century UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning mosaics and frescoes.
St. Sophia Cathedral (Kyiv)
Cabbage rolls stuffed with rice and meat, often cooked in tomato sauce.
Holubtsi
Ukrainian professional boxer. He has held the unified heavyweight championship since 2025,
Oleksandr Usyk
Casual "sorry".
Сорян (Sorian)
A slightly fizzy, tangy fermented beverage made from rye bread, particularly popular in summer.
Kvas
A vast 11th-century Orthodox monastery complex famous for its gold-domed churches and underground caves.
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (Kyiv)
Boiled dumplings filled with potato, cheese, sauerkraut, or cherries.
Varenyky
American actress of Ukrainian descent, known for The Conjuring.
Vera Farmiga
Facts; used to agree with a solid opinion.
База (Baza)
A sweetened drink made by boiling fruit in water, popular year-round.
Kompot
Tours of the 1986 disaster site, including the iconic Reactor No. 4 and abandoned city of Pripyat.
Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (Pripyat)
A Carpathian cornmeal dish cooked with cream, often served with brynza (sheep cheese) and mushrooms.
Banosh
Ukrainian-born actress known for Pacific Rim: Uprising and Ahsoka.
Ivanna Sakhno
Something disgraceful, shameful, or lame.
Зашквар (Zashkvar)
Ukrainian vodka, often made from wheat and sometimes home-distilled (samohon).
Horilka
Often called the "Sea of the Carpathians," the largest lake in the region.
Synevyr Lake (Carpathians)
Delicate crepes, often stuffed with sweet cottage cheese.
Nalysnyky
Lead singer of the Ukrainian band Okean Elzy.
Sviatoslav Vakarchuk
Relatable life moment.
Жиза (Zhyza)
Large local producers include Lvivske, Obolon, and Chernihivske
Beer (Pyvo)