What does a Ukrainian have to do with revolutionizing the coffee world? How did he save a besieged Vienna? And how does Lviv's coffee culture have to do with Great Turkish War of the 17th century? Find out on this episode of Wandering the Edge along with some great coffee recommendations in the coffee capital of Ukraine - Lviv! 

Warning: explicit language is used.

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How many pagan traditions still exist in Ukrainian culture? Who did the pagans worship and which of their festivals do Ukrainians still celebrate? What weird yet delightful customs do Ukrainians still hold dear? And how do we celebrate one of our most important cultural festivals - the summer solstice? Find out in the latest episode of Wandering the Edge and along the way learn what does all of this have to do with the capitalist cottage playground of the rich and famous in Kyiv, a yacht and a day out on the Dnipro River!

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Why is language important? How did the Ukrainian language evolve to what it is today? And how does language endanger the ruling class? Find out in this episode of Wandering the Edge about the history of the Ukrainian language. Also find out just how important Taras Shevchenko is to Ukraine and why little old ladies yelling at you is just a common past-time at Ukrainian museums. 

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A name is important, a country name is a brand, so how did Ukraine become Ukraine? This episode explores the fascinating, complex and surprisingly political history of the name Ukraine. From Moscow's influence, to Western cartographers to a fight for survival and now a problem with an English grammar article, this episode explores all that and more. 

Travel options include a theme loving Lviv along with some border guard drama and meat-mysterious meals. 

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