Ukraine Explained: Ukrainian Architecture

The diversity of Ukrainian architecture is fascinating: from the grandness of Byzantine-style churches to the solemnity of modernist masterpieces. Yet, the national authenticity remains visible in each style and tradition.

This is especially palpable in the phenomenon of vernacular (folk) architecture. The houses built in different parts of Ukraine have their own staple features that give one hints on the natural conditions of each region, its traditions and customs, the history of its people, and more.

What else do the walls of Ukrainian architecture hide?

Go on a journey to discover the multifaceted Ukrainian architecture in our video within the #UkraineExplained project.

We are on this ride along with Euromaidan Press, Stopfake , Internews Ukraine, and Texty.org.ua.