5 Facts You Probably Don't Know About Ukraine
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A quick geography test: where is Ukraine?:)
Okay, if you don't know where it is you can simply google it or just read further and you'll see where it's located as I included a map.
And let's get back to the topic. As you may understand from the headline I collected 5 interesting facts about Ukraine which can be pretty unexpected or which you may not find easily. I hadn't known them before, but when I learnt them, I was pretty surprised.
Did you know that you can use cat hair paint brushes only for a specific kind of painting? Or that during a short period of the year you can see pink lakes in Ukraine? You will find more jaw dropping facts about Ukraine down below.
1. Pink Lakes in Kherson Oblast
Why are they pink? It's all because there are micro-algae called Dunaliella Salina which start blooming in spring. And they're actually pretty beneficial for our health, so a trip to these Lakes is a good idea as you can walk their and breathe.
Unfortunately, I haven't been there yet. But hope I'll visit this wonder soon.
There is also a trick! Lakes are pink only during June and July, so don't be dissappointed if you go there in May or September and see not-pink lakes:) But they're still beautiful, there're lots of beautiful views (according to the pics in the internet).
There is also a trick! Lakes are pink only during June and July, so don't be dissappointed if you go there in May or September and see not-pink lakes:) But they're still beautiful, there're lots of beautiful views (according to the pics in the internet).
2. Tamplier Castle in Zakarpattia Oblast
Is it pretty unexpectud? I was pretty shocked when I heard that, but also excited to see it.
Last year we went on a trip to Zakarpattia Oblast and we had a chance to visit the remains of the castle.
And it's not quite a touristic place, it's hard to go there if you're on a bus tour as the route is pretty narrow. But if you have rent a car or a mini-bus you can easily go there.
And it's pretty great that it's not touristic as it's not crowded, so the atmosphere their is really cool and magical.
Last year we went on a trip to Zakarpattia Oblast and we had a chance to visit the remains of the castle.
And it's not quite a touristic place, it's hard to go there if you're on a bus tour as the route is pretty narrow. But if you have rent a car or a mini-bus you can easily go there.
And it's pretty great that it's not touristic as it's not crowded, so the atmosphere their is really cool and magical.
3. Ukrainian Amazons
Yep. I have learnt about it this year when I went on a trip to Genichesk, Azov Sea.They lived in Steppe zone of Ukraine (according to the artifacts found in different areas of this zone, for example there were found both a sword and a necklace in the burial place. So some archeologists believe that these belonged to amazons and they existed. Others think that there weren't amazons, but there were women who were forced to fight and defend during the war.
I actually believe that there were settlements of strong and powerful women.
You can learn about them if you visit Kamyana Mogyla in Terpinnya, Zaporizhia Oblast. It's an archeological site, it's really cool to walk there. And there a historical museum where you can learn more about history of my country.
Or you can also ask local guides, they will tell you some facts and legends about Ukrainian amazons and that region.
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| Amazon campaign. Picture on the bowl (5th century BC) |
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| A fragment of a marble sarcophagus. 160-170 AD. Scene of the Battle of the Amazons with the Greeks |
4. Petrykivka Painting with Cat Hair Paint Brushes
I believe that Petrykivka Painting is one of the most recognized symbols of Ukraine and I hope you heard about it. If not, here you are. It's our traditional decorative painting style and you can differ it from other because of the flower pattern, brush strokes(there are only 4 types) and unique brush used for it.
Traditionally, the main colors are red, yellow, blue and green on white/black background.
But I'm not gonna talk about the painting itself, you can find more info about it in wikipedia or in the local museum in Petrykivka(if you're traveling around Ukraine - there you can also learn how to paint using this technique).
In order to paint in this style you need a specific brush made from the cat hair. Yep, you heard me right. Cat Hair Brushes. and no, they don't torture cats.
You can buy these brushes in Petrykivka also, they're all hand-made.
Traditionally, the main colors are red, yellow, blue and green on white/black background.
But I'm not gonna talk about the painting itself, you can find more info about it in wikipedia or in the local museum in Petrykivka(if you're traveling around Ukraine - there you can also learn how to paint using this technique).
In order to paint in this style you need a specific brush made from the cat hair. Yep, you heard me right. Cat Hair Brushes. and no, they don't torture cats.
You can buy these brushes in Petrykivka also, they're all hand-made.
5. The Oldest Map
The oldest map in the world was found in Rivne Oblast. Not only the oldest map was found, but also the oldest settlement build by people.
The map is stoned on the bone of the mammoth and the settlement was built with the same material. It's considered that it's 15 000-year-old. Impressive, right?
Source: Good News
The map is stoned on the bone of the mammoth and the settlement was built with the same material. It's considered that it's 15 000-year-old. Impressive, right?
Source: Good News
And that's it for today. What do you think about this facts? Have you known any of them before? Or maybe you hear about Ukraine for the first time? :)
What fact about Ukraine do you know? Write your thoughts/facts in the comment box below, I would like to know them.
love, Limbria
xo
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