Capital: Kiev

Area: total 603,628 km2

Population: 46,179,226 people

Currency: Hryvnia (UAH)

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east; Belarus to the north; Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west; Romania and Moldova to the southwest; and the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the south. The city of Kiev is both the capital and the largest city of Ukraine.

Ukraine’s modern history began with the East Slavs. From at least the 9th century, Ukraine was a center of the medieval living area of the East Slavs. This state, known as Kievan Rus’ became the largest and most powerful nation in Europe, but disintegrated in the 12th century. After the Great Northern War, Ukraine was divided among a number of regional powers, and by the 19th century, the largest part of Ukraine was integrated into the Russian Empire, with the rest under Austro-Hungarian control. After a chaotic period of incessant warfare and several attempts at independence (1917–21) following World War I and the Russian Civil War, Ukraine emerged in 1922 as one of the founding republics of the Soviet Union. The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic’s territory was enlarged westward shortly before and after World War II, and southwards in 1954 with the Crimea transfer. In 1945, the Ukrainian SSR became one of the co-founding members of the United Nations. Ukraine became independent again after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Ukraine is beautiful land with rich history and culture. Tour-operator Argo-club presents different tours around Western Ukraine that will help you touch the pages of Ukrainian history and learn more about unique Ukrainian culture.

Western regions of Ukraine are situated in the picturesque area of Eastern Carpathian rich in a number of natural resources including coal and oil. Western Ukraine region has extensive areas of forests and agricultural lands.

Proud dwellers will tell you that Western Ukraine is the most “Ukrainian part” of the country. And they are right. Only in Western Ukraine you will hear melodic Ukrainian language, will see rich traditions that are carefully kept by the citizens.

The region is among the national leaders in tourism and travel – it has skiing resorts, numerous mineral water springs, beautiful architecture and landscapes.

You are welcome to join us in fantastic adventure exploring marvelous land of Western Ukraine!