I’ve always been an avid traveler, but the idea of writing fiction novels inspired by my travel only came to my mind a few years… Read More »From Travel to Fiction: How I Wrote a Novel Inspired by my Trips
The golden domes of the Saint Sophia Cathedral glittering in the sun. The snow-white flowers crowning the mighty chestnut trees in the spring. The gorgeous… Read More »Beautiful Kyiv-Forever in my Heart
Ukrainian literature is beautiful and rich. It boasts a long list of famous writers and poets. I was lucky enough to take classes from a… Read More »Hryhoriy Skovoroda-a Famous Ukrainian Writer, Minimalist, and Avid Traveler
Ukrainians always prepare the Olivier (or “Olivje”) potato salad for various important occasions. It’s simply unimaginable to have a birthday party or a New Year’s… Read More »Ukrainian Dishes: Olivier Salad
Crimea has always been a very special place for me and my family. We used to go to the southern coast of Crimea for summer… Read More »Crimea–the Beautiful Gem You’d Want to Visit Some Day
Ever since February 24, 2022 happened, the lives of all Ukrainians changed forever. We found out what the word “war” actually means. The relentless Russian… Read More »War in Ukraine-a Glimpse of Hope in the Darkness