Lifestyle and customs of Ukraine and India: comparative analysi

Abstract

Ukraine and India share a majority of differences whether it is in traditions or the lifestyle. Both countries offer a wide range of comparisons and dissimilarities. India's culture is among the world’s oldest; civilization in India began about 4,500 years ago. Many sources describe it as "Sa Prathama Sanskrati Vishvavara" − the first and the supreme culture in the world [1]. Indians made significant advances in architecture (Taj Mahal), mathematics (the invention of zero) and medicine (Ayurveda). Today, India is a very diverse country, with more than 1.2 billion people, making it the second most populous nation after China [1]. Art, religion, architecture, language, food and fashion are just some of the various aspects of Indian culture. India is also well known for its film industry, which is often referred to as Bollywood. The country's movie history began in 1896 when the Lumière brothers demonstrated the art of cinema in Mumbai [2]. Today, the films are known for their elaborate singing and dancing. Indian dance, music and theater traditions span back more than 2,000 years. The major classical dance traditions − Bharata Natyam, Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam and Kathakali − draw on themes from mythology and literature and have rigid presentation rules [2].