Ukrainian mentality was formed influenced by many factors: geographical location at the cross-roads of the West and East, specific climate conditions and complex, at times tragic historical destiny. Since time immemorial Ukrainians have been known as hardworking, thrifty, skilled farmers, emotionally strongly. They are typically kind-hearted, friendly, hospitable and well wishing to both fellow countrymen and foreigners; they are cautious yet inclined to romanticism and sentimentality. But come the time of ordeal and they are determined, resourceful, brave, ready for self-sacrifice. Among themselves, despite their interest emotionalism, Ukrainians have always valued restraint, consideration and a realistic view of life. Theirs is a very rich imagination reflection the surround realities in a colourful at times paradoxical way.

    Ukrainians are a hospitable nation. One of the oldest traditions is to meet guests with bread and salt, saying «Welcome».

   The Ukrainian language is the second most widely spoken language of the Slavic group. The status of Ukrainian language on Ukrainian territories was defined, except during brief period of independence by foreign forces. As a rule, the role of the Ukrainian language was restricted. In the former USSR, for example, there was no legislation on languages. Russian was the only language of government. Although Ukrainian constitution of 1937 guaranteed the use of Ukrainian in the schools but in fact Russian continued to be the only language of institution for the Ukrainian population.

    For Ukrainian people there is no barrier to understand Russian. They know both two languages.