Fun facts about Ukraine

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President start learning		The Ukrainian president - Volodymyr Zelenskiy is a comedian. He was playing the character of the Ukrainian president in the series "Sluga Narodu" or "Servant of the People".
Music start learning		The famous "O Sole Mio" was composed in Ukraine.
Traditional clothes start learning		The traditional costume in Ukraine is called vyshyvanka. It is ornamented with floral details and worn on celebrations.
Drinks start learning		Besides the Ukrainian vodka - "horilka", people prepare a non-alcoholic drink called "compot", which is made of boiled fruits with sugar.
Traditions start learning		Ivana Kupala Day is a traditional holiday when couples jump over fire in order to test their love.
Sports start learning		Two of the world's most successful heavyweight boxers - Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko, come from Ukraine.
Language start learning		The global linguistic conference, that took place in Paris in 1934, named Ukrainian the second most melodic language in the world.
History start learning		The first constitution in the world was introduced in 1710 in Ukraine.
Music start learning		The song "Carol of the Bells" is a version of the Ukrainian "Schedryk".
Metro start learning		The deepest metro station in the world is the Arsenalna station in Kyiv.
Cafes start learning		Lviv is not only a beautiful city but also home to over 1500 cafes.
Food start learning		The most visited McDonald's in the world is located in Kyiv and receives over 2 million orders in a year.
Capital start learning		The capital of the country - Kyiv has a history of over 1400 years. Its name comes from Kyi, the eldest brother of the family who founded the city.

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