A country of vast, fertile steppes and the historically strategic Crimean Peninsula, Ukraine has been an independent nation since 1991. Once part of the Soviet Union, Ukraine experienced a sudden change from communist rule that has meant harsh economic adjustments for many Ukrainians. From sunny beaches on the Black Sea to the rugged Carpathian Mountains, this book explores the history, landscape, and people that make up the nation of Ukraine.
A country of vast, fertile steppes and the historically strategic Crimean Peninsula, Ukraine has been an independent nation since 1991. Once part of the Soviet Union, Ukraine experienced a sudden change from communist rule that has meant harsh economic adjustments for many Ukrainians. From sunny beaches on the Black Sea to the rugged Carpathian Mountains, this book explores the history, landscape, and people that make up the nation of Ukraine.