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Learning About Ukraine
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by Hania Hrycyk, Librarian
Ukraine, a former Soviet republic, had an exciting year in 2005, and its elections called the “Orange 
Revolution” were a main topic on the daily news. Located in eastern Europe, Ukraine is one of the world’s newest independent nations. It is a country with a rich, colorful culture and a history thousands of years old. This pathfinder is a simple introduction to sources of information you can find in the OCPL library system or on the Internet.
Please Choose from the Following:
Encyclopedias
Books & Media
Databases
Websites
Encyclopedias
An encyclopedia will give you quick, concise information about your topic. Often it is a good starting point for your research. You may use an encyclopedia in your library or try this link to an online encyclopedia article.
Bilocerkowycz, Jaroslaw.
"Ukraine."
World Book Online Reference Center. 2005. World Book, Inc. 16 Sept. 2005.
Books & Media
Books
Listed below are a few books to get you started. To find more books on Ukraine and Ukrainians, search the online catalog using Ukraine or Ukrainians as keywords. This search will show you what is available in the entire Onondaga County Public Library System.
While in the library, you may also go directly to the non-fiction shelves
and browse
Dewey Decimal number J 947.7.
Ukraine
by Catherine W. Cooper
(Modern World Nations series)
Chelsea House, 2003
Ukraine in Pictures
by Jeffrey Zuehlke
(Visual Geography series)
Lerner Publications, 2006
Ukraine
by Pavel Zemliansky
(Countries of the World series)
G. Stevens, 2005
Eastern Europe
by Chris McNab
(Cultures and Costumes series)
Mason Crest, 2003.
Ukraine
by Patricia Kummer
(Enchantment of the World series)
Children’s Press, 2001.
Ukrainian Egg Decoration: A Holiday Tradition
by Ann Stalcup
(Crafts of the World series)
Rosen Publishing Group, 1999.
Media
My Ukraine, Ukrainian Dances and Songs (videorecording)
Pysanka, the Ukrainian Easter Egg (videorecording)
Learn Conversational Ukrainian (sound recording)
Databases
For articles about Ukraine, see OCPL’s Online Databases. Here you can access magazine and journal articles, newspapers, and reference books 24 hours a day using your OCPL library card and PIN number.
Many magazine articles can be found in the database called
EBSCOhost Primary Search, so be sure to check there. InfoTrac
Junior Edition is good too. Just type in your keywords in the search boxes and you will get a list of articles. Another
good one for students is CountryWatch, but have your library card number ready for this one.
For in-library use of the online databases, please see a librarian.
Websites
The following web sites will be very helpful as you continue to do your search about Ukraine:
Ukrainian Youth Association
The best site to see what young Ukrainians all over the world are up to. Here you can even download the Ukrainian (Cyrillic) alphabet and have fun with the games.
Ukrainian Congress Committee of America
Offers much current news about Ukrainians in America and Ukraine.
Ukrainian Book Store
Carries a variety of supplies for making dance costumes and Easter eggs. It is also a source for ceramics, greeting cards, books, magazines and newspapers.
Yevshan.com
The largest Ukrainian on-line catalog and features the best in Ukrainian music, videos, embroideries, icons and gift items.
BRAMA: Gateway Ukraine
Offers a shopping guide to Ukrainian items, a calendar of Ukrainian events all over the world, information on Ukrainian holidays, addresses of government officials and much other useful information.
Last updated: June 26, 2010