Several of the buildings on the grounds are those you would find in a late 19th century Ukrainian village. When we were there in 1997 there were three women in costume and a Kobzar (minstrel) playing a bandura.
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| The houses owned by more wealthy would have tiled roofs |
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| Simple cottages would have thatched roofs |
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| The local bar. If you couldn't get over the style you were already too drunk to be served |
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| Home of one of the wealthier families, likely holding a position of authority in the village |
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| Stove, oven and storage space. Painted white and decorated. In cold climates like Siberia it would have flat surfaces for family members to sleep on (children) |
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| Home of the village potter |
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| Handmade teakettle |
I've enjoyed these 2 posts so much -- I just love places like this! We have something similar about an hour out of Edmonton called, appropriately enough, the Ukrainian Village. Awesome collection of pioneer-era Ukrainian homes, buildings, churches, etc.
ReplyDeleteI know the place but have not visited it. I have a wonderful story about the kids who worked there many decades ago. If I get permission I will blog about it
ReplyDeleteI love this so much..and love the likeness between Ukraine and my Czech's here in West.
ReplyDeleteMany similarities among to Eastern and Mid-European countries.
DeleteThe stove and your remark about sleeping platforms was fascinating! I had read about Russians sitting on the stove in Donald Jack's books, but I couldn't visualize it until I saw your photo.
ReplyDeleteGoogle Russian stoves images and click on the pictures of white stoves. You should get a much better idea.
DeleteWow! Now that's a smart use of "central heating"!
DeleteThanks! I love places like this.
ReplyDeleteGreat. come and visit
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