Monday, August 26, 2013

Ukraine


We just learned about the Netherlands.

Let's keep learning about the countries in Europe!

The largest country in Europe by size is the Ukraine.

A popular type of food in the Ukraine is Borscht!
borscht
(from: wikipedia - borscht)

The Ukraine is on the Southeastern part of Europe, right next to Russia.
ukraine
(from: wikipedia - ukraine)

Famous poet Taras Shevchenko is from the Ukraine
taras shevchenko
(from: wikipedia - taras shevchenko)

Kiev Pechersk Lavra is an ancient monastery that was built almost 1,000 years ago!
kiev pechersk lavra
(from: wikipedia - kiev pechersk lavra)

Ukranians have a special type of folk dancing ukranian dance
(from: wikipedia - ukranian dance)