Ukrainian minister of Social Policy Andrey Reva wants to increase the minimum wage in Ukraine more than 2 times. Since 1 May 2016 the minimum monthly wage in Ukraine is 1450 hryvnia (about USD $58).…
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Russian expression “pod ruchku” (“under the arm”) doesn’t mean that someone is being protected or looked after. It means that two people are walking or standing next to each other while one is resting her…
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Traditionally men are not much into shopping. Browsing through shops and looking for things to buy doesn’t seem like a lot of enjoyment. But girls adore this activity. If you are shopping with Russian women, consider…
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The ministerial cabinet of Ukraine approved a pilot project of 24-hour marriage registrations in Ukraine. 1-day marriage registrations will become available in Kiev, Odessa, Lviv, Kherson, Mariupol, and Severodonetsk, Strana.ua reported. The decision was made…
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Ukraine-born Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov has launched his bid for a world record, as he took off on an around the globe flight in a hot air balloon. The brave explorer took off at 7:33…
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The urban legend holds that a large age difference is typical for international couples. Dating site Elenasmodels.com decided to check if this common belief is true. We gathered data of all known successful couples for…
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International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) refused all but 1 application of Russian track and field athletes to compete in 2016 Rio Olympic games. The only permission was granted to the long jumper Darya Klishina.…
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Brain drain in Ukraine robs the country of the most skilled professionals as they apply their knowledge abroad. Thankfully, the number of those who have serious intentions to move to other countries dropped by half…
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18-year-old Crimea-born Aliona Spodyniuk became the 2016 Miss Universe Ukraine. The final of the beauty pageant was held in Kiev on June 25, 2016. This year’s contest was different from all the previous ones. 15…
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Russian wives used to be exotic. When the iron curtain fell in 1990s, Russian and post-Soviet women were something unknown and mysterious. The interest was mutual: Women from the countries of the former Soviet Union…
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