UKRAINIAN POP CULTURE
The most well-known Ukrainian dance style, often seen at cultural events and zabavas, is known for high jumps and fast footwork.
This is what the acronym SUSK stands for
What is the Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union?
In standard Ukrainian, this dish is called картопля. In many Western regions, it’s commonly called this instead.
What is бараболя (barabolya)?
This marks Ukrainian Independence Day?
When is August 24, 1991
A traditional beet-based soup, often served with sour cream and dill.
What is borscht?
Ukrainian artist who won Eurovision in 2004.
Who is Ruslana?
This is the last name of the current SUSK President
What is Furtak?
In standard Ukrainian, bag/backpack is сумка / рюкзак. In some regions, people say this instead. (match them to their according definitions, looking for two answers)
What is торба? What is a Наплічник?
This river is the longest in Ukraine and flows through Kyiv
What is the Dnipro River?
Cabbage rolls stuffed with rice and meat, baked in a savory tomato sauce.
What are holubtsi?
A comedy group that the current Ukrainian President was in.
What is Kvartal 95?
This year and city mark the founding of SUSK
What is 1953 in Winnipeg, Manitoba?
In standard Ukrainian, a store/shop is called магазин, but in Western Ukrainian dialects, people often say this instead.
What is крамниця (kramnytsia)?
This city's architecture is the model inspiration for Lvivs opera house
What is Viennese Architecture?
A chilled meat aspic made from broth that naturally gels, typically with garlic.
What is holodets?
A Ukrainian band that is known for the song “Обійми”.
Who are Okean Elzy?
This is the official slogan of this year’s SUSK Congress
What is “Голос Поколінь — Voices of Generations”?
In standard Ukrainian, a bicycle is велосипед, but in some regions or older/informal usage, you might hear this borrowed term instead
What is ровер (rover)?
What is 2061m?
A rich blood sausage made with buckwheat, pork, and spices.
A Ukrainian performer that became an international pop culture icon after representing Ukraine at Eurovision with "Dancing Lasha Tumbai".
Who is Verka Serduchka?
These four requirements determine a USO’s membership status
What are photos, constitution, member list, and payment?
In standard Ukrainian, slippers are капці. In Western dialects, you might hear this word.
What are пантофлі?
This is the year when Christianity was appointed in Kyivan Rus?
When is 988?
A creamy cornmeal dish from the Carpathians, cooked with sour cream and topped with cheese and bacon.
What is banosh?