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Cultural Differences
Ukrainian mentality was formed by many factors: geographical location at the cross-roads of the West and East, specific climate conditions and complex, at times tragic historical destiny.
Since time immemorial Ukrainians have been known as hardworking, thrifty, skilled farmers, emotionally strongly. They are typically kind-hearted, friendly, hospitable and well wishing to both fellow countrymen and foreigners; they are cautious yet inclined to romanticism and sentimentality. But come the time of ordeal and they are determined, resourceful, brave, ready for self-sacrifice. Among themselves, despite their interest emotionalism, Ukrainians have always valued restraint, consideration and a realistic view of life. Theirs is a very rich imagination reflection the surround realities in a colourful at times paradoxical way.
Ukrainians are a hospitable nation. One of the oldest traditions is to meet guests with bread and salt, saying "Welcome".
Below is some useful information:
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Metric measurements: |
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- 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters
- 1 meter = 3'3''
- 1 inch = 2.56 centimeters
- 1 centimeter = 0.4'
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- 1 pound = 0.453 kilograms
- 1 kilogram = 2.2 lb.
- 1 hectare = 2.44 acres
- 1 kilometer = 0.622 mile
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Time differences (for Odessa):
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- Pacific Time Zone: +10 hours
- Mountain Time Zone: +8 hours
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- Eastern Time Zone: +7 hours
- Central Time Zone: +8 hours
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When it is 9 a.m. in New York it is 4 p.m. in Odessa |
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Ukrainian date format |
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- It is the following: day-month-year
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- 06.18.02 means June 18 2002
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