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Colors of Kharkov - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
Kharkov has a special charm due to its unique cultural atmosphere. It is the city with beautiful centuries-old traditions and rich cultural life. Local residents are cheerful and optimistic; they like to have fun and know how to do that. That’s why an abundance of fun-filled holidays is held there. Locals also feature a wonderful sense of humor; fans of excursions and walks will notice this feature of the national character.
Holidays in Kharkov would be incomplete without a visit to local restaurants; some of them are very unusual and attractive places. One of the best restaurants in the city is Vzletayushiy … 
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Kharkov is ready to offer its guests a huge number of exciting excursions. Ancient streets and squares, famous historical sites and monuments, churches, museums, theaters and landscaped … Open
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The integral part of the Christmas holidays in Kharkov is represented by colorful fairs. At 24th of December of each year Freedom Square hosts a large international fair, where residents of foreign countries represent their products. Fairs are held in full compliance with national traditions; instead of usual stalls vacationers can see colorful dolly-shops. Residents of sister cities of Kharkov take active part in organization of Christmas events; this period is considered one of the most soulful and attractive. 
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Kharkov
♥ Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Kharkiv (Харків), 4.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Kharkiv (Харків), 5.4 km from the center. On the map
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National traditions of Ukraine
The condition of Ukrainian women is two sided: on one hand, education and work are accessible to all women. They are independent, and many women work in the field of science, politics and business. On the other hand, a woman is still considered as an object. Women’s views are looked down on, and jokes about women’s logic and emotional instability are common. The task of cooking, cleaning the house, and taking care of the kids, is still expected from working women. Ukrainian women have a strong character, whose roots can be traced to the distant past, when the Cossacks’ wives remained in charge while the husbands were engaged in military affairs.
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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27.03.2023
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Kharkov. Learn the best periods to visit Kharkov to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Kharkov.
