Dr. Laura Vanderberg
July 9, 2022
In food… These are “mlyntsi” (Ukrainian) and “blyini”(Russian). – Who are Ukrainians? Part XI
In food… These are “mlyntsi” (Ukrainian) and “blyini”(Russian). They are similar to French Crepes, a very thin pancake made on a hot pan. They may…
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Dr. Laura Vanderberg
July 9, 2022
Endlessly generous people – Who are Ukrainians? Part XV
When you come into their home, they will always serve you tea with cakes, cookies, and snacks. Always. The daily tea pot is prepared and…
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Dr. Laura Vanderberg
July 9, 2022
In food… – Who are Ukrainians? Part XVI
In food… They make a meal called борщ (borshch). It is not a soup. It is not a stew. It is borshch, a national dish,…
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Dr. Laura Vanderberg
July 9, 2022
Talented and Culturally-Rich – Who are Ukrainians? Part XVII
If you know me in real life, you may perceive that the descriptor here goes against the grain of my professional practice. From my academic…
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Dr. Laura Vanderberg
June 20, 2022
Perseverant People – Who are Ukrainians? (Part XX)
In a land before time, if present time is all that I know, and this time is a carpet and shower of war… In a…
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