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Settlements of West Ukraine: Ljuta /L’uta (Havaskőz)

L’uta is currently located in the Velikyj Bereznyj Region of the Zakarpatska Oblast, Ukraine. It is north and a little east of Uzhorod. From Uzhorod you ride through the cities of Perecyn and Velikyj Bereznyj.

The village length is 12km, on which 1,040 houses are arranged. In 1980 the population was 3,105. The village is situated in the L’utanka river valley. Since 1711 L’uta has belonged to the Uzhorod dominion.

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The Ukrainian Marriage Ceremony

A Ukrainian marriage is filled with traditions that originate in both Eastern Rite Christianity and in Ukraine’s ancient pagan past.

Part of the Ukrainian marriage takes place at the bride’s house. If you are not a close family member, you will most likely miss this part of the wedding. Before the church ceremony, the bride, the groom and their families meet at the home of the bride’s parents for the blessing, the blahoslovenya. At the blessing, the parents express their approval and good wishes for the couple.
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