May 27, 2024 | History, Research
Why do Ukrainians use patronymic names?
The patronymic name in my Ukrainian passport is "Zinoviyovych" which means “son of Zinoviy”. My grandfather born in Galicia before WWII started using his patronymic...
April 22, 2024 | History, Research
Folk Religion: Vampires
The ancient beliefs help us understand how our ancestors explained the world around them. Let me tell you some facts about the mountain people discovered recently.We...
April 10, 2024 | History, Support Ukraine's Future
Supporting Vysoke
https://youtu.be/P4EHuVFgf2UThis video is about the very special and warm connections between our Canadian friends and their ancestral village in Ukraine.I admire the Canadian family's love...
April 8, 2024 | History, Research
Galician Cuisine Cornerstones
I spent all my school summer vacations with my grandparents in Zabuzhzhia near Sokal of Lviv province. You can see them in this photo. I...
April 1, 2024 | History
Lubiaz Serenity
In this post, I would like to take you to the beautiful Volyn province in the northwest of Ukraine. It's where my mother's paternal roots...
March 19, 2024 | History, Research, video
Lviv Through Ancestor’s Lens
Lviv is an amazing city to explore but it's even more interesting to do it from the family history angle.These photos include the elements of...
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