The Opishnia Lion — a clay sculpture

Among the hills and ravines of Poltava region, where the heart of Ukrainian pottery beats, lives a fairytale clay creature weighing a ton. But do not be afraid — he is kind. Take your drips, go to Opishnia, and see for yourself.

Tiles on the facade of the Poltava Local History Museum

Poltava hedonism means taking coffee, sitting in the courtyard of the local history museum, and looking at winged girls and horse-dragons, while gently ignoring everyday routine. Try it. Because what kind of life is it if you do not drink good coffee and admire beauty?

Kachana kasha — an old Ukrainian millet dish

If it seems to you that you love making things complicated, just know: there are people who rolled millet in eggs and flour by hand. Without TikTok and recipes like “in 5 minutes.” And you know what? It was worth it. Like good coffee. A little ritual with drips, but what a result.

Haman (ladiunka) — a traditional belt bag for money and small items

A haman is when all your “resources” are literally right with you. No “oops, forgot it at home.” Maximum mobility and zero chaos. Because the simplest solutions often are the best: take coffee, take yourself, go live your life. Everything else is extra.