Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from March 2002

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from March 2002

Editor's message.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
March 1, 2002... Dear Reader, For centuries, different groups have vied for the valuable, fertile land of Ukraine. Known as the "breadbasket" of Europe, the country supplies much of the region with grain and other agricultural products. Once part of...

At a glance. (Ukraine).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Location: Eastern Europe. Belarus borders Ukraine to the north; Russia borders it to the east; the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea lie to the south; Moldova and Romania are to the southwest; and Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland are to the west. ...

Ukraine.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Mystery and legend shroud the Monastery of the Caves, a Ukrainian Orthodox monastery that sits in the sloping hillside of the Dnieper River. It is believed a monk named Antonius (St. Anthony of the Caves) settled in an ancient Viking cave in...

The history of Ukraine.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Ukraine's history is a story about people who persevere. The Slavic word Ukraine (yoo-CRANE) means "borderland." Because of Ukraine's location between Asia and Europe and on the Black Sea, different peoples traveled through the land,...

The Ukrainian language.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... During times when other countries ruled Ukraine, the Ukrainian language was often prohibited. Poland forced Ukrainians to speak Polish in the 1500s. By the 1800s, when Russia ruled, Ukraine tried to remain separate in its culture, but Russia...

Ukraine's Christian heritage.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Christianity has defined and formed the attitude of Ukraine since A.D. 988. At that time, Volodymyr the Great studied different religions from other countries before converting to Christianity. He introduced Christianity as the official...

Borscht, bread, and kovbasa: foods of Ukraine.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The rich Ukrainian soil has always produced enormous amounts of wheat, earning the area the nickname "breadbasket" of Europe. And since wheat is considered a staple of life, bread is the focus of many Ukrainian traditions and rituals. Breads...

Ukrainian teen life.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Like many teenagers around the world, teens in Ukraine spend of their time in school and with their peers. Although the economic situation is often difficult, Ukrainian teens find inexpensive ways to enjoy each other's company. ...

Welcome to Kiev.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... As Ukraine's capital, Kiev has a history that spans more than 1,500 years. Enter through the Golden Gate (Zoloti Vorota) in the city's old section, the Upper Town, to discover Kiev's rich culture and its hopes for the future. Tradition...

Natalia's hunger.(Ukranian history)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Until Natalia Talunchuk was four, she lived with both parents in a comfortable house on the outskirts of Dnepropetrovsk, a city surrounded by countryside. Outside her front window, beyond the fence in Natalia's front yard, stood a school shaded...

Pysanky: Ukrainian painted eggs.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Living in small villages, primitive Slavic people grew crops as their means of survival. As you might imagine, this agricultural life was grueling. Folk music, folk dance, embroidery, and other artistic activities provided people with a means...

Vacationing in the Crimea.(Ukraine)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Crimea, called Krym (krim) in Russian, is a peninsula thrusting into the Black Sea on the southern coast of Ukraine. It connects to the mainland by an isthmus, a very narrow strip of land, between the Black Sea to the west and the Sea of...

The legacy of Chernobyl.(Ukraine)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Operators at a nuclear plant near the village of Chernobyl ("Chornobyl" in Ukrainian) were running a safety test on April 26, 1986. Suddenly, reactor #4 became unstable. Internal temperatures rose. Attempt to cool the system produced the...

The kobzari: voice of Ukraine.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Ukraine's kobzari (kobe-ZAR-I) wander from village to village singing folk songs, religious songs, historical songs, and epic songs called dumy (DOO-me). These professional minstrels are unique for two reasons. The first is the instrument that...

Teardrop. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2002... it starts slowly moving only when necessary slowly feeling its way down full of compassion, empathy, hope happy yet only for once a teardrop Brigette Zacharczenko Ballston Lake, New York

Simply. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2002... she made him take off his hat to show the world what he was he was a man a plain man a plain, baldheaded man just a man Emma Morrison Brooklyn, New York

Face facts. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2002... RUSSIA THE WORLD'S LARGEST AIRPLANE, CALLED THE MRYIA, WAS FIRST BUILT BY A UKRAINIAN COMPANY IN THE 1980s. IT WAS ORIGINALLY CONSTRUCTED TO TRANSPORT SOVIET SPACECRAFT. IT IS ABOUT 275 FEET LONG AND HAS A WINGSPAN OF 290 FEET. ...

The legend of Duke Oleh.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Long ago, Grand Duke Oleh ruled over ancient Rus. Famous for his bravery and heroism, Duke Oleh wasn't content to sit in his palace while nomads attacked his people and ruined their towns. One could feel safe at no time -- be it day or night....

Books. (Further Exploring).
March 1, 2002... Festivals of the World: Ukraine by Vladimir Bassis Here is a glimpse of Ukraine's most popular festivals. The book begins with New Year and Old Year celebrations and ends with Ivana Kupala, a midsummer celebration with outdoor dances,...

Video. (Further Exploring).
March 1, 2002... Video Visits: Ukraine Travel around Ukraine, from Kiev to Lviv, from Odessa to Yalta. The journey takes viewers to cathedrals, caves, schools, and festivals, and features young students, pysanky artists, embroiderers, and bandura makers....

Places to visit. (Further Exploring).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Ukrainian Museum New York City This museum features one of the world's richest collections of Ukrainian folk art. Visitors can examine wedding dresses, festival clothing, and objects from everyday Ukrainian life, including books,...

Think about it ...(Ukraine)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Ukraine's national anthem is "Shche ne vmerla, Ukraina" ("Thou hast not perished, Ukraine"). Find examples from Ukraine's past that show how the country and its people have persevered. Look up other national anthems and research their origins....

Resource centers. (Further Exploring).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Indiana University's Russian and East European Institute (REEI) REEI houses an extensive lending library of teaching materials. For more information, call (812) 855-7309 or send an e-mail to reei@indiana.edu. Picture Credits: [c]...