I was actually in Ukrainian dancing from the age of 5 to 16 and danced at many festivals. Had the poofy pants, embroidered blouse, and sash to go along with it. My grandmother actually hand made the outfit. She taught me to read Cyrillic and some of the language as well. Even went so far to get school books shipped to me.
I am only 1/4 Ukrainian, but she was determined to try and raise me as a proper Ukrainian, much to my father's annoyance lol.
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