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Ukrainian Proverbs | Robert Bensh | Ukraine News & Commentary
a Ukrainian Proverbs by robertbensh | Jan 18, 2020 | blog, Ukraine
Every culture has a lot of stories, folk wisdom and other knowledge to pass on. Ukrainian culture is no exception to this rule. As the world focuses on Ukraine and its implications for the US Presidential race, it’s a good time to re ect on the culture. Many of these proverbs are still used widely, and they’re very revealing about Ukrainian society and values. These sayings have been handed down for generations, and represent the enduring wisdom of the culture, collectively. One famous Ukrainian proverb is, “Where is the love in the house, there are rich people.” A saying like this is a great window into the values of Ukrainian society. Interpersonal and particularly family relationships have great importance in Ukraine. In a culture that has endured several ups and downs in terms of wealth, political leadership and other variables over the past century, it’s very telling that interpersonal bonds are highly valued. Ukraine robertbensh.info/ukrainian-proverbs/
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