February 11, 2019 | History
The Phenomenon of a Ukrainian Pich (stove)
Would you like to know where the umbilical cord of your grandfather is buried and what kind of function the oven in his house performed...
February 2, 2019 | History
Did Our Ancestors Drink Alcohol?
Those of you who have toured Ukraine have probably experienced the local special culture of consuming alcohol at different celebrations. It has had a long...
January 29, 2019 | History
Life Cycle: Birth
When carrying out genealogy research in the archives and working on metric records, I often ask myself,” what’s really hidden behind all this data from...
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