Language and Travel Guide to the Ukraine - Softcover

Hodges, Linda; Chumak, George

 
9780781812016: Language and Travel Guide to the Ukraine

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Over 20 million travelers each year seek out Ukraine for its "Seven Wonders," such as Kyiv's Saint Sophia Cathedral, and the natural beauty of cities like Odesa and Lviv.

This one-of-a-kind guide not only provides visitors to Ukraine with all the information they need to navigate this age-old civilization, but also gives them the ability to explore Ukraine's most important resource: its people. With an in-depth introduction to the Ukrainian language that covers everything from ordering vodka to proposing marriage, this fifth edition allows a unique depth of cultural, linguistic, and personal interaction.

Now in its fifth edition, Language & Travel Guide to Ukraine includes:

-A 16-page color-photo insert

-In-depth information on what to see and do in Ukraine

-Current information on hotels, shopping, transportation, and dining

-Numerous English maps

-A detailed introduction to the Ukrainian alphabet, grammar, and pronunciation

-Useful tips on Ukrainian culture, history, and life

-Links to websites filled with updates and other information

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Linda Hodges is a second-generation Ukrainian and a food and travel writer based in Ames, Iowa. She has written about Ukraine for the Des Moines Register and the Ukrainian Weekly, and lectured extensively on Ukrainian history and culture. As a volunteer with the Iowa Sister States, Hodges has collaborated with the Women's Center in Cherkasy, Ukraine for a computer training program and an artist exchange.
George Chumak, a native of Lviv, Ukraine, is a professor of chemistry at Clemson University in South Carolina.

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An interesting overview of Ukraine's complicated history . . . highly recommended for public libraries. - library Journal

Unique and should be invested in. - Booklist

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