Ukraine Facts

In the Ukraine, if you find a spider web in the house on Christmas morning, it is believed to be a harbinger of good luck! There once lived a woman so poor, says a Ukrainian folk tale, that she could not afford Christmas decorations for her family. One Ch

Ukrainian model Valeria Lukyanova became world famous as the "Human Barbie" for her uncanny resemblance to the iconic doll, achieved through extreme makeup techniques, colored contact lenses, and a controversial lifestyle that sparked global fascination.

Ukraine banned the production and distribution of pornography in 2009, making it one of the few European countries with such strict laws.

In Ukraine, there are salt mines around 300 meters deep that are used to treat respiratory ailments. The air inside contains significantly fewer bacteria and allergens than even the most sterile hospital rooms.

Boxer Wladimir Klitshko auctioned his Olympic gold medal to raise money for underprivileged Ukrainian children. He raised $1,000,000. The buyer immediately returned the medal to Wladimir as he wanted it to remain in the Klitschko family.