How to find out what would be your marriage? How to ensure that it will be happy?
It is not so difficult as it seems for the first sight. You just should compare your family to your girlfriend’s one. If the family values are similar, your future marriage has great chance to be successful. So let’s talk on Step2Love about family values in Ukraine. » Read more..
There are some traditions and customs in every culture people should know to avoid the embarrassment or an awkward situation. Ukrainian traditions are no exceptions. They are similar enough to Western traditions, considering similar life goals and values and moral standards. However, every nation has its own national character, superstitions and lifestyle. Some of these traditions may sound to another culture strange enough and a little bit irrational. It will be remembered that other’s traditions and superstitions are neither good nor bad; they are just cultural patterns “as is”. » Read more..
What – Live in Blue Bay-2013
Where – Koktebel, Ukraine
When – September 4-8, 2013
All fans of cool jazz music – welcome! » Read more..
Every country has its own Flag Day. This celebration vividly reflects the sovereignty of the country, its independence and self-esteem. The flag is the national symbol displayed around the country, the thing that makes every person proud. And now the riddle: what is the only country which flag to fly over a whole continent? See the answer below » Read more..
First Monday in September? (Clue: it’s a federal holiday) So what is the question? Let’s commemorate Labor Day together!
Father: Do you know most people don’t have to work today, because it’s Labor Day.
Son: If people are not working, shouldn’t we call today ‘No-Labor Day?’ » Read more..
The last decade of August is known as the date of Sorochyntsy Annual Fair in Ukraine. A swirl of colors, masterpieces of embroidery, pottery, black-smithing, painting, textile goods, hand-made gifts and national souvenirs create the unique atmosphere of the past and present trends. Every last August decade in village of Velyki Sorochyntsy all the best artists and masters are honored to take part in Sorochintsy Annual Fair and deliberately demonstrate their virtuosity. » Read more..
It is the end of the summer and autumn is coming. And the best place in Ukraine for greeting autumn is Podillya, the center of our country with moderate climate and fabulous nature. Let’s make acquaintance with the heart of Ukrainian Podillya – the National Natural Park “Podilsky Tovtry”!
The National Park “Podilsky Tovtry” is located in Khmelnytsky region of Ukraine (in the western part of country) and has the area more than 250 sq. km. A very long time ago “Tovtry” – rocky cambered ridge – were the coral reefs along the ancient coastline. This ridge is similar to the Australian Great Barrier Reef but Tovtry is much smaller and are located completely on a dry land. Nowadays the altitude of this massif is near the 500 m. » Read more..
“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” ~Mary Lou Cook
There are some crafts that accompany mankind for more than several thousand years. Ceramics and pottery are among that number. Since men had learnt the secret of a piece of clay and began to handle the clay, they opened the new age of civilization. A quite ordinary, unattractive-looking piece of clay became the best gift for people. In meant all – warm cooking, primitive decorations, toys for children, and – last but not least – a possibility to remind their descendants about ancestors through statues and rite things. The oldest known pottery dates to 20,000 BC, at the height of the ice age, long before the beginnings of agriculture. Pottery became part of a culture and maintains his position yet.
The little secret of every beautiful and successful woman is very thrilling and tempting for every men. The secret of lady’s self-confidence is… her lingerie. No matter what the clothes, shoes or accessories are on a lady: if she wears a beautiful seductive lingerie she always feels herself great like an actress in front of cameras on the red carpet! So now you know why the ladies from Step2Love are so seductive! Let’s talk about the history of their little secret. » Read more..
Ukraine is a multicultural country where customs and traditions were created by the experiences of lots of generation and nationalities that had lived there down through the centuries. Every next generation, every new nationality established through its customs and traditions its own view to everyday life, forming in this way the national culture. Therefore, learning more about this culture, its customs and habits may be useful for better understanding this magnificent country. Cuisine, eating and drinking is an integral part of such understanding, so it is worth observing. » Read more..