Global Insights Presents: 'Ukraine'

All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend Global Insights: "Ukraine" on March 23, at 11:30 a.m., in the Rose Room, Brennan Hall, Rm. 509. First-year student, Serhii Kuzmin ’26, a computer science major, will present on his home country of Ukraine.

Most are aware that currently Ukraine is struggling to keep its sovereignty. This Global Insights presentation will focus on the country, the people, the culture, and traditions that make Ukraine the homeland of over 43 million people.

Kuzmin, born in Kharkiv, the second most populous city in eastern Ukraine, is fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, English languages, and "almost" fluent in German. He enjoys "exploring the city and the surrounding nature."

"It makes me feel really good to walk around the city and the parks," added Kuzmin, shown at right, in front of the monument to Yaroslav the Wise.
 
He described the landscape and climate as "pretty diverse," with four seasons, mountains and seaports. Located in the Carpathian mountains is Bukovel, the largest ski resort in Eastern Europe. 

Kuzmin shared "golden memories" of his mother's cooking, and of visits to an amusement park with his father. He said he misses the big pot of Borscht she would make for the family, along with other favorite Ukrainian cuisine. 

Learn more about the culture, holidays and Ukrainian alphabet by registering for this Global Insights event. 

The luncheon presentation will feature Ukrainian cultural cuisine. Registration is required. 

Register for the Global Insights Ukraine presentation.

This program is presented by the Office of Global Education, the Cultural Centers, Residence Life and the Office of Equity and Diversity. For more information, please contact international@scranton.edu or 570-941-4841.