Rural Hospitality Ukraine

=Welcome to Rural Hospitality Ukraine=

Please read through the guide and hopefully by following the links you will be able to have a great experience in the Rural Areas of Ukraine.

Introduction
Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe after Russia with over 45 million residents. Most people are ethnic Ukrainians followed by Russians. It has a long history of foreign domination. In modern times Ukraine was severely affected by Stalins relocation programs. Land ownership also went through a tumultous change of hands in the 20th century.

Regions
The different regions of Ukraine are quite different, each with their own distinct attributes.

Western Ukraine
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Eastern Ukraine
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Central Ukraine
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Crimea
Located in the south of Ukraine on the shores of the black sea it has some of the most famous forests for hikers as well as lovely beaches which tourists flock to in the summer.

Definition
""An establishment is considered rural if the majority of the work force is focused on agriculture, forestry and/or fishing, offers a specific and sustainable lifestyle for its inhabitants. The rural administrative environment is made up by communes. Communes are administrative-territorial units which includes the rural population united in common interests and traditions and are composed by more villages. A village is a small establishment not having more than 1000 inhabitants." Rowe, J. (2012) Matters of perspective: tracing Romania's Agricultural Challenges (Bachelor of Arts). Personally emailed.

Links
If you use Couchsurfing please join the Rural Couchsurfing Ukraine Group.

Also please check the Ukraine Rural Host Group. Eventualy a map will be ceated.