Ukraine.
Ukraine is a rich country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova. The country has a diverse landscape that ranges from the Carpathian Mountains to the Black Sea coast and boasts of numerous rivers like the Dnieper, the Dniester, and the Danube. Ukraine has a long and storied history that dates back to the ancient times, with evidence of some of the earliest human settlements in Europe found on its territory.
Today, Ukraine has a proud and vibrant culture that is a mix of the country's Slavic, Byzantine, and Ottoman past. Despite the challenges the country faces, Ukraine remains a land of warm hospitality, great food, and interesting traditions.
Read on for a summary of our recent virtual visit to Chernihiv, Ukraine when we met with our church planter Ilya.