Culture
These colorful embroidered shirts are a symbol of Ukrainian heritage.
Vyshyvanka
This famous Ukrainian soup is made with beets and often served with sour cream.
Borshch
The capital city of Ukraine.
Kyiv
The Ukrainian word for “hello”: Pryvit or this more formal greeting.
Dobryi den
Who is the current president?
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
This traditional Ukrainian folk dance involves high kicks and energetic jumps.
Hopak
These small dumplings are often filled with potato, cheese, or cherries.
Varenyky
This large river flows through Kyiv and much of Ukraine.
Dnipro River
The Ukrainian word for “thank you.”
Diakuyu
This famous boxer became the mayor of Kyiv
Vitali Klitschko
Ukrainian decorated Easter eggs are called this.
Pysanky
This braided holiday bread is traditionally served at Easter.
Paska
The mountain range located in western Ukraine.
Carpathian Mountains
The Ukrainian word for “Ukraine.”
Ukrayina
A world-famous Ukrainian composer known for the “Carol of the Bells.”
Mykola Leontovych
The long wooden trumpet used by shepherds in the Carpathian Mountains.
Trembita
A traditional fermented cabbage dish often eaten with meats and potatoes.
Sauerkraut / Kvashena kapusta
This peninsula in the Black Sea was annexed by Russia in 2014.
The Ukrainian word for “friend.”
Druh
This Ukrainian-American actress starred in “Black Swan” and “That 70's Show.”
Mila Kunis
The traditional floral wreath worn on the head, often with ribbons.
Vinok
This cured pork fat is a beloved Ukrainian delicacy often eaten with garlic and bread.
Salo
Ukraine is bordered by this sea to the south and the southeast, providing access to important ports such as Odesa and Mykolaiv.
Black Sea
The Ukrainian phrase meaning “Glory to Ukraine!”
Slava Ukraini
The Ukrainian poet and national literary icon who wrote Kobzar.
Taras Shevchenko