A typical first trip here runs about $350 to $475 per person for 7 days at a mid-range style, before flights. Get your own number from the Budget Calculator.
- Borscht, ruby-red beet soup with sour cream; the signature Ukrainian dish
- Varenyky, stuffed dumplings with potato, cheese, or cherries
- Salo, cured pork fat, eaten with rye bread and garlic; a cultural institution
- Pampushky, garlic bread rolls served alongside borscht
- Horilka, traditional Ukrainian vodka; often homemade with honey and pepper
- Pysanky (Easter egg) tradition, intricate hand-painted eggs, UNESCO heritage
- Vyshyvanka Day (May), national day of embroidered shirts
- Ivana Kupala (July 7), pagan water and fire festival
- Ukrainian folk music and dance troupes perform worldwide
Ukrainian is the official language. English is increasingly common in cities; Russian is still widely understood.
Be aware of the ongoing conflict situation, check travel advisories before any travel to Ukraine.
- Ukrainians are proud and resilient, be respectful of their history and struggle
- Hospitality is central, guests are served first, offered the best portions
- Avoid political conversations unless the Ukrainian person brings it up
- Check all official government travel advisories before visiting
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