About Ukraine and ukrainian
Ukraine is a state in South-Eastern Europe.
It is the second largest country in Europe. The territory
of Ukraine is 603,7 thousand square kilometers. Two
such countries as Italy can be placed on this territory. Ukraine
occupies 42nd place in the world as to its terrtory
being larger than any country in Western Europe. Ukraine
stretches for 1300 km from east to west and 900 km
from north to south.
The territory of Ukraine consists of the Autonomy
Republic of Crimea and 24 regions. The capital of Ukraine
The largest cities are Kiev, Kharkov,
Dnepropetrovsk, Donetsk, Odessa, Lvov,
Lugansk, Zaporozhie, Krivoi Rog, Simferopol.
Ukraine borders on Russia, Moldavia,
Rumania, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland
and Byelorussia. The climate of Ukraine is mild and
warm. Eastern Ukraine is slightly colder in winter
and warmer in summer than Western Ukraine.
Ukraine is the country of many rivers.
The Dnepr river divides Ukraine into two parts: Right-
Bank and Left-Bank Ukraine. The Danube gives Ukraine
access to European countries and the Siversky Donets
to the Don.
In the south Ukraine is bounded by the Black
Sea and the Sea of Azov. Within the borders of
Ukraine there are the Carpathian Mountains with the
highest peak Goverla 2061 m high. The Crimean Mountains
with their southern steep slopes stretch in three parallel
ranges. The highest peak of the Main Range Roman Kosh is
1545 m high.
The economic potential of Ukraine is great.
Ukraine is criss-crossed by railroads and highways, oil and
gas pipelines. It has close economic ties with Eastern
and Western Europe.
The population of Ukraine is almost 48
million. People of many nationalities live in Ukraine.
Three quarters of population is Ukrainian. In folk culture
and lifestyle there are some differences. About 20% of
population is Russian. Other nationalities comprise 6%.
Among them are Byelorussians, Moldavians, Tatars,
Poles, Romanians and Greeks. More than
15 mln of ethnic Ukrainians live in other countries
(Eastern and Western diaspora). Most of them live in
Canada and in the USA.
The Ukrainians are known as hardworking, patriots
of their land, good family men and devoted wives. They are
typically kindhearted, friendly, hospitable and well wishing.
They are cautious and inclined to romanticism and sentimentality.
The Ukrainians have a special sense of humour.
Emblem of Ukraine
Flag of Ukraine
The population of the Autonomous Republic
of Crimea is over 2,000,000. People of many nationalities
live in Crimea: Russians, Ukrainians, Crimean
Tatars, Byelorussians and others.
Ukraine is a very ancient country. It has its own language
and customs. Ukraine is an independent country. It has its
own flag and national emblem.
Ukraine is a wonderful place
for romantic meetings and tours of love!
Kiev is the capital of Ukraine
Vinnitsa is a regional city in the central
part of Ukraine. It is situated upon the Southern Bug River.
The population of the city is over 400,000. Vinnitsa
is 640 years old. The city is first mentioned in
1363 as a Lithuanian fortress of Vennitsa. The name of
the city comes from 'veno'- a dowry.
Emblem of Vinnitsa
Flag of Vinnitsa
Vinnitsa is an important industrial
centre of the Right-Bank Ukraine. The city is one
of the cultural and educational centres.
Vinnitsa boasts of the Teachers Training University
and the Medical and Politechnic Universities,
the Ukrainian Drama Theatre, the Philharmonic
The city boasts of three museums - the
Museum of Regional Studies, the Literary Memorial
Museum of the famous Ukrainian writer M.M.Kotsiubinskyi,
and the museum-estate of M.Pirogov, the world
Our office is situated right in the
heart of the town.
We do hope that some
day you will visit our town and find your true love
The building where our office is situated