Read an interesting article on vodka written by Kyiv Post’s guide editor Alexandra Matoshko here.
Here’s an excerpt of the story:
Vodka (“horilka” in Ukrainian) stands high among the top stereotypes used to describe Ukrainians. What do Ukrainians like above all? Vodka and salo, of course. We have already done an article about the lard. However vodka [...]
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Facts about Vodka
Posted in Life in Ukraine, Society & Culture, tagged facts vodka on March 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
SIFAT Alumni 2008 — Wonderful & Unforgettable!
Posted in Church, Ministry, Missions, Missions Training, Society & Culture, Travel/Retreat, tagged community development course, SIFAT, sifat alumni 2008 on February 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
SIFAT (Servant in Faith and Technology) is one great opportunity and experience that I had had in the US.
God gave me an opportunity to live among His children from five different continents! It was amazing to realize how we SIFAT participants come from different cultures and backgrounds, yet we share the common love and passion [...]
Sweden’s Sunday Advent Tradition
Posted in Family & Friends, Society & Culture, Travel/Retreat on January 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
When I was in Sweden in December last year, I had the rare opportunity to observe one of Swedish Christmas traditions: the First Sunday of Advent. It was a privilege to observe and learn this interesting culture and tradition of Sweden while I was staying with my hosts in Stockholm.
Just a little backgrounder:
The Swedish people [...]

