Discover Ukraine: Top 5 Amazing Fun Facts for Kids to Explore!

1. Say Cheese, Ukraine Style!

Say cheese, Ukraine style: Hutsul cheeses like brynza, vurda, and budz in the Carpathian Mountains are so scrumptious, they attract cheese-lovers from all over Europe! Made from locally sourced milk, these delightful dairy delights are boiled, mixed with rennet from wee baby calves and lambs, and then wrapped, dried, smoked, or salted for maximum tastiness.
Source => green-ukraine.com

2. Climate Surprises in Ukraine

Whoever said "April showers bring May flowers" clearly never visited Ukraine: this lively land not only offers a mostly temperate climate with rain all year long but even treats its Southern Crimean Coast to a little Mediterranean flavor during the summer months, so don’t forget to pack your sunscreen and parasol!
Source => climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org

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3. Buzzing with Honey Production

Who said bees are only good at making a buzz-illion puns? They're also Ukraine's sweetest allies: In 2021, Ukraine produced nearly 68.6 thousand metric tons of honey, ranking it as the fifth largest honey producer in the world, alongside having sumptuous crops of sunflower seeds, beetroot, and wheat, giving Ukrainians an array of delicious treats to indulge in.
Source => statista.com

4. The Icy Queen of Ukraine

Before the world had its "Frozen" fever and people were "letting it go" like Elsa, a real ice queen glided into history with a shiny gold: Oksana Baiul was the first and only figure skater to represent Ukraine and win gold at the 1994 Winter Olympics, also making her the first Olympic champion of independent Ukraine in any sport. This icy superstar didn't stop there - she even won the 1993 world championship and showed off her frosty finesse at multiple European championships.
Source => en.wikipedia.org

5. Odesa's Legendary Film Studio

Lights, camera, action Baba Yaga! Odesa Film Studio in Ukraine is rolling out a red carpet of surprises: Founded in 1919, it's one of the world's oldest film studios, featuring its own movie theater, U-Cinema, and a cinema museum that celebrates everything from celluloid beginnings to avant-garde adventures.
Source => en.wikipedia.org