Peace Corps Volunteers in Ukraine

I am fascinated by the writings of Peace Corps volunteers in Ukraine. From my experience, these US citizens usually provide unique and honest perspectives on Ukraine. From Ukraine with Love is a blog by Peace Corps-teacher Christopher that I just started reading. I would also suggest a book titled Singing on the Heavy Side of the World. More on that later.

UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE OF MODERN ART

An anonymous reader suggested that people check out the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art web site. They currently have a special exhibit titled Artist Respond: Ukrainian Art and the Orange Revolution, but hurry, it ends Feb. 28, 2006. From a UIAM press release:

• We are pleased to announce that The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art (UIMA) has joined together with the Center for Contemporary Art in Kiev to bring this exhibition of revolutionary art to Chicago. In December 2005, UIMA will present "Artists Respond: Ukrainian Art and The Orange Revolution" - the first exhibition of Ukrainian Revolutionary art shown in North America.

UIAM looks like another Chicago gem. This reminds me that while I was in Kyiv this past summer, some students set up some of their Orange Rev art on Miadan. I'll do some edits soon and post a photo or two.

Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Andrew in Boston

Fellow blogger inter_obriy left a comment to share info on St. Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Boston. Their about us page provides some interesting history about early Ukrainian immigrants in Boston at the beginning of the 20th century, the organization of their church, and the post-WWII immigrants. The nifty Church calendar even provides RSS feed. How's that for a Church embracing technology? Thanks for the note Inter_obriy !