Ukraine is Against All in Presidential Race

There is some mighty interesting stuff going on in Ukraine as of late. All of it has to do with the lead up to the presidential election this coming Sunday. It's not hard to see that the Ukrainian people are not too thrilled with the choices they have in the contest to determine their next leader. And it's also not hard to see why - given the thinly-veiled corruption and political grandstanding that goes on there. Still, it's mighty fun to watch it all go down.

"Against All" Runs in Ukrainian Presidential Election
With the first round of voting in Ukraine's presidential election less than a week away, many in the country have expressed dissatisfaction with all of the election's candidates. And that disenchantment is what one candidate hopes might improve his chances.

Rather than cast a vote for Viktor Yanukovych or Yulia Tymoshenko or any of the more than 10 candidates in the race, voters have the option of marking their ballot with a cross symbol – indicating that they are against all of the candidates.

Vasyl Humeniuk, who is among the lesser known candidates in the presidential race, is officially running under the name Vasyl Protyvsikh – which in Ukrainian means Vasyl “Against All.” Read the full story here ...

Travel Tips from One Man's Love Journey

Here's a riveting tale of one man's desperate search for love. Apparently there's much of it to be found in Ukraine. This brilliant work of literature is full of fun travel tips. Makes me feel like packing a bag.

Rob's Trip to Ukraine: Tips for Travelers and Russian Bride Seekers
The following article comes from one of our members who went to Ukraine this past summer. Rob H. wanted to share with you his lessons learned with the hopes of giving all our members a more realistic understanding of what to expect on a similar trip. Rob’s destination was Sevastopol, on the Crimean Peninsula, home to some of Ukraine’s more exotic tourist hotspots and world-famous beaches. Enjoy!

Long Airplane Ride from Canada

On August 6th, I flew overnight from Toronto to Frankfurt, Germany (7 hours), then after a 90 minute layover, flew 3 hours to Istanbul, Turkey. Then after a 2 hour layover, flew 1.5 hours across the Black Sea to Simferopol, Ukraine. This is the only airport in the entire Crimean peninsula, which sticks out from the southernmost tip of Ukraine into the Black Sea.

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Happy Birthday ... You Hot, Hot Thing!

I like how this story makes reference to Yulia and Vlad being BFF's. I bet she has him right under her finger.

Putin to Tymoshenko: Happy Birthday
In a sign that the two leaders are closer than ever before to being official BFF’s (Best Friends Forever), Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin this week wished a “Happy Birthday” to his hot Ukrainian counterpart, Yulia Tymoshenko.

The Ukrainian lady turned 49 years-old on Nov. 27. Putin accordingly wished her a “Happy Birthday” via a telegram and a phone call while he was on a working visit to Paris. Read the full story here ...

No More Swine Flu! You Can Take Off Those Face Masks

Hey! Swine Flu is over! Just like that. There's no more threat. Thank you, Ukrainian government. What ever would I do without you?

Kiev Officials: Swine Flu Epidemic is Over
According to recent news reports, Kiev officials have announced that the swine flu epidemic is over in Ukraine’s capital city.

Kiev’s sanitary and epidemiological station has stated that the “indicators of the epidemic growth are 1.6 times lower than the epidemic threshold.” Officials also reported that the number of swine flu victims dropped dramatically from November 23-29. On November 25th, the Mayor’s Office officially reopened the city’s schools and universities, though students are encouraged to wear protective masks until at least December 10th. The city’s educational institutions have been closed for about three weeks. Read the full story here ...

Svetlana Loboda - Ukrainian Dream Girl

Here's a nice profile of Svetlana Loboda, my Eurovision dream queen. Feel the hotness!

Sexy Svetlana Loboda Wants Us to Be Her Valentine
She has been described as having an in-your-face style sexy stage presence. Her performances are also known for their over-the-top scenery. And if her lyrics are to be believed, she wants us to be her valentine.

She is Svetlana Loboda, the sexy and talented Ukrainian woman who was among the stars of the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest. Read the full story here ...