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The Cannes International Film Festival

Hi all! Today is 20th of September, and it is a prominent date for the history of the world cinematography. More than 60 years ago, on September 20th, 1946, the first Cannes Film Festival was opened. How was this beginning, what were the reasons for its organizing, what is Palme d’Or and what’s this have to do with Hitler? All of this and more you can find out below.

 

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Worth seeing: the best Zoo in Ukraine!

What could be more relaxing than having a weekend trip to the zoo? Especially if we add that it’s about the best zoo in Ukraine and one of the best zoos in Europe? It is definitely worth seeing, isn’t it? So when planning your tour of Ukraine, you shall ask your beloved Russian bride to accompany you through this zoo trip. And besides, it is considered to be one of the best places to make open-air photo sessions. So stand by to having a great time! » Read more..

National Cheeseburger Day

Hi all! Today is September 18 and today National Cheeseburger Day is celebrated on. National Cheeseburger Day? Oh, yeah!!!! Really, cheeseburger, one of the most favorite world’s foods, is worthy its own day! Do you enjoy making cheeseburgers at home with your homemade sauce smoked in? Or you prefer to try it in your city’s burger restaurants? Anyway, America is a place where you can find really the best ones. » Read more..

Happy Constitution Day and Citizenship Day in United States!

Double celebration always means double joy, doesn’t it? Today there is much to celebrate for the Americans. Each year, on September 17, the citizens of the UAS celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.  This day is significant for those who have become US citizens and for those who are taking steps to. This day the words “We the People” are deemed to be of significant importance and symbolize unity of the whole nation. » Read more..

Memorabilia from Ukraine: what to bring

When it comes to preserving the memories of numerous vacations and trips, you may have a problem – how to remember and to preserve as much memories as you can. Different souvenirs gear comprehensively to address such problems. You want to bring back a small souvenir to remind yourself of the cool times you had in your trips. These souvenirs can be tacky or tasteful, funny and serious, come in all sizes and kinds. They often just collect the dust in your houses, but what a wonderful veil of memories (been there – done that)! » Read more..

Crimea Velvet Beer Festival-2013

This weekend was rich in cultural events for the South of Ukraine. Some cities celebrated their anniversaries; among them are Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kerch. Koktebel International Jazz Fest is staying on. One of the most colorful and prominent events, that took place (oh! I mean started) at this weekend, was Crimea Velvet Beer Festival-2013.

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Mykolaiv – the city of brides

The famous city of Ukrainian brides celebrates its 224th anniversary! Congratulations!

On September 14 the city of Mykolaiv marks the occasion of its 224th anniversary. This city is considered to be a major shipbuilding center in southern Ukraine with the population of about 500,000 people. The 4-century saint and Greek bishop Saint Nicholas is believed to be the patron saint of Mykolaiv; the name of the city is closely connected with this Orthodox saint.

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International Chocolate Day

Hi, everyone! International Chocolate Day is celebrated on September, 13, and it’s time to celebrate. No, it’s time for savoring the taste of chocolate, silently, leisurely. In fact, the only one way to celebrate International Chocolate Day exists and that way is by eating this product. Any questions, any objections… One can only choose the kind of chocolate to savor – milk chocolate, meringues, dark chocolate, chocolate-covered fruits and nuts, truffles, candies, soufflés and mousses. All the choices seem great and there is no wrong! » Read more..

Ukrainian souvenirs: where to buy

Hi everyone! Bringing our review about a huge variety of traditional Ukrainian souvenirs to a close, places where to buy these souvenirs should be naturally mentioned. That made sense. There is a lot of falsification, as everywhere else, and a tested place can be a sort of guarantee for you to buy “the real McCoy”. So, let’s find out the famous places where you can purchase high-quality traditional souvenirs.

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Ukrainian souvenirs: embroidery

The art of embroidery is considered to be one of the most ancient ways of ornamenting clothes and household items. This handicraft has been dated to the 5th-3rd century BC in China. Embroidered clothing had been a mark of wealth in such cultures as India, Byzantium, Persia and medieval Europe. It is mostly used on dress shirts, blankets, stockings, table-linens, towels, skirts, belts and other stuff.  » Read more..