Ukrainians in NHL
Did you know that the greatest Wayne Gretzky is half-Ukrainian (on his father's side) and grew up in Ukrainian environment? His father Walter says that...
Kvitka ‘Kacey’ Cisyk, Ukrainian Flower. Her Best Ukrainian Song
Per Wikipedia, Kvitka "Kacey" Cisyk (Ukrainian: Квітка Цісик; Квітослава-Орися Цісик, Kvitka Tsisyk; April 4, 1953 – March 29, 1998) was an American coloratura soprano of Ukrainian...
The founder of the geosynchronous communications satellite industry and NRO in the USA was...
Joseph Vincent Charyk (September 9, 1920 – September 28, 2016) was widely credited as the founder of the geosynchronous communications satellite industry....
Jack Palance, Oscar-winning Ukrainian cowboy
Jack Palance born Volodymyr Palahniuk; February 18, 1919 – November 10, 2006) was an American actor of Ukrainian descent. He was nominated for three Academy...
Ukrainian Chief Scientist of the U.S. Air Force credited for initiation of GPS: Michael...
But Yarymovych knew the idea of space-based navigation was beautiful; it just wasn’t being sold right. He went to his...
Ukrainian refugees grateful in deed
Cleanliness as a noble trait in Ukrianians has been observed by many travellers - Edward Clark and John Steinbeck can be...
Alex Trebek’s original family last name was Terebeychuk. It’s Ukrainian
Alex Trebek was born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, on July 22, 1940, the son of George Edward Trebek (né Terebeychuk), a chef who had emigrated...
Natalie Wood and Elizabeth Taylor, 1948
Natalia Zakharenko is the real name of this Hollywood star actress (“West Side Story” film had 11 Academy Award nominations). Her grandparents...
Glimpse into the life of a small Ukrainian community in Canadian Manitoba
"Ukrainian culture lives strong in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba — and sometimes that means making over 15,000 pierogies for the whole...
Katheryn ‘Lagertha’ Winnick in Kyiv, May 2023
The famous The Vikings series actress Katheryn Winnick visited Kyiv and took a picture with Ukrainian flag in front of St....
