Fun facts about Ukraine

President

The Ukrainian president - Volodymyr Zelenskiy is a comedian. He was playing the character of the Ukrainian president in the series "Sluga Narodu" or "Servant of the People".

Music

The famous "O Sole Mio" was composed in Ukraine.

Traditional clothes

The traditional costume in Ukraine is called vyshyvanka. It is ornamented with floral details and worn on celebrations.

Drinks

Besides the Ukrainian vodka - "horilka", people prepare a non-alcoholic drink called "compot", which is made of boiled fruits with sugar.

Traditions

Ivana Kupala Day is a traditional holiday when couples jump over fire in order to test their love.

Sports

Two of the world's most successful heavyweight boxers - Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko, come from Ukraine.

Language

The global linguistic conference, that took place in Paris in 1934, named Ukrainian the second most melodic language in the world.

History

The first constitution in the world was introduced in 1710 in Ukraine.

Music

The song "Carol of the Bells" is a version of the Ukrainian "Schedryk".

Metro

The deepest metro station in the world is the Arsenalna station in Kyiv.

Cafes

Lviv is not only a beautiful city but also home to over 1500 cafes.

Food

The most visited McDonald's in the world is located in Kyiv and receives over 2 million orders in a year.

Capital

The capital of the country - Kyiv has a history of over 1400 years. Its name comes from Kyi, the eldest brother of the family who founded the city.