First impressions of Lviv in Ukraine by an American student

[@JP600LT]

I am also American and just left Lviv today. I’m back in Poland and I can confirm what this guy is saying is true. It was actually an awesome time visiting.

[@hunt801]

I am about to go to Lviv next week) any tips ?do’s or don’t ?

[@JP600LT]

@@hunt801 Where are you from? How do you plan on getting there?

[@hunt801]

@@JP600LT i am from Netherlands will travel via krakow, not “scared” of rockets or stuff just worry about paspoort stolen and stuff like that..” my friend from Odessa saying streets are more safe then USA or Europe

[@Hitithardify]

@@hunt801 About to head to Krakow, and then to Lviv. How did your trip go?

[@Hitithardify]

Was in Lviv last week and now in another part of Ukraine. Was a great city.

[@womanoftorches]

This was the first video I have seen from your channel, Orest! What a BEAUTIFUL surprise it is to see you all are accepting visitors!

[@DicksonEdoket]

Kenya we support you guys #africa❤

[@sergiyrospysdiyenko6224]

Thank you!

[@Vegan_Runner_Aus]

Lovely Lviv, the cultural centre of Ukraine 🇦🇺❤️🇺🇦

[@rhondabailey9238]

Cool, I will watch that previous video that shows how to get there. I've never left America. I have fallen in love with Ukraine. I'm virtually there every day thru KZbin videos...supporting Ukraine since February 24, 2022💙🫡🙏💪🇺🇦

[@user-1mrndslvd8h]

We love you too. God bless you 💛💙

[@rhondabailey9238]

@user-1mrndslvd8h ~aw, This makes me want to cry. I wanted to be there to help during the war, but my husband said no...So for now I do what I can from here. God bless *you* 🙏🇺🇦🌅

[@rhondabailey9238]

@ZhovtoBlakytniy ~❤~

[@johnpasquale7095]

Walking tours of Lviv never disappoints. Following your content from Massachusetts USA

[@TarasZpilot]

Orest, great video. This is Taras from the US. I've been to Kiev but didn't have any time to see Lviv. My parents came from Carpathian region. If i visit i would love to have you as a guide. Slava Ukraini!

[@oregonstacker2878]

Thank you for this amazing video!! I want visit Ukraine too!! So beautiful!!

[@MNUrkuri]

Thank you for the great video. Love your style, your English (perfect) and the way you show us regular life. дякую із Міннесоти!

[@P19S72]

The meat looks so good! I want to visit tomorrow and go there.

[@Whatisthisstupidfinghandle]

Maybe not tomorrow, but you can be there by the weekend

[@nemiw4429]

​@@Whatisthisstupidfinghandlebut but but isnt RU destroying cities? Look at Gaza! Im Croat, so IF ANYTHING, Id be anti RU. But Im pro EU. We threw away a trustworthy partner that delivered gas and made Europes economy grow. Now? My Mom has to fire employees in Croatia, due to energy prices 400-1000% higher. Specialy gas is still used often in kitchens in Croatia (and former Yugo.)

[@xavierestrada5676]

I love how they have these large plazas where citizens can walk around and gather to socialize and maintain community bonds

[@evanguillen6805]

Soo cool ! SLAVA Ukraine 🇺🇦 from USA 🇺🇸

[@lalva2024]

OMG! I want to visit Ukraine so badly. I almost can’t wait for this dark chapter to be over. I hope to be there soon🇺🇦

[@billavery628]

Excellent video Orest. Дякую

[@wrinklyrider]

Orest, you're a great ambassador.

[@Bruh4reel]

I wouldn't think I was anywhere else in eastern europe. In Lviv, I think I'm in a much nicer place than most of Europe.

[@234cheech]

its the lay out he means arcuteture

[@nemiw4429]

Switzerland was neither in WW1, nor 2. So its beautiful. Lucerne specialy imo.

[@marionhutton8141]

Great information you gave us. It's nice to see the young chap got a true perspective of how life must go on as the war is still ongoing, support is crucial for freedom of Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@joymusicstudio1]

"Lviv is a city" is a poetic, general definition that reflects the versatility and uniqueness of this beautiful city. Lviv impresses with its architecture, culture, history and hospitality. Its streets are full of secrets, and every house bears the imprint of past eras. The city is known for its coffee, street exhibitions, art festivals and romantic atmosphere.

[@hardstyle8184]

very cool. thanks both of you

[@joeperkowski]

great video Orest and Wes

[@hunt801]

Just got back from Lviv and the city is amazing.. and they people are even better :) never met any more nice europeans then the people of Lviv, and perfectly safe on the streets, and small tip try the cherry drink :)

[@benbeasant3443]

People are possibly more friendly when they live more consciously and forget all the silly small things that keep us apart from each other.

[@merkakis212]

looking forward in visiting this summer

[@jackwalker9492]

Thank you! I will be coming to Lviv early next year to study Ukrainian for one month. I have over 25 years abroad (I am American), but if anyone can show me around and help me with some basic Ukrainian phrases (I will study before I come) I will buy beer and meals and intend to give free English classes

[@jerrykorolchuk6114]

Orest I really love your vedio content I give u like 👍 I really enjoyed watching your content.

[@bohomazdesign725]

Lviv and Poznań give me a very similar vibe (not only the architecture - height and style of buildings, the fact that those building are very colorful) - a mid sized city thats busy, but at the same time its so laid back.

[@antiii1038]

Because they both polish

[@OguntomiKayode]

Thank you Hope International student can come to Ukraine now ?

[@ericcarlson3746]

19:08 that beautiful Slav alone would be worth the trip over from Polska

[@macchiatostalinkatravels]

Warm weather in Lviv This Week?

[@kebrum2008]

Man I love Ukraine

[@muhammadalikhuzaima7473]

I'm from Pakistan 🇵🇰 and I love Ukraine 🇺🇦. I have a girlfriend from Ukraine💛💙.I wish to meet you One day, Inshallah. 🤲🏻♥️

[@nastasiiaveremeichyk3229]

Вже вибачте, але оце прагнення до westernization - це якийсь лютий комплекс меншовартості. Чому цей термін не застсовують до Німеччини, Швеції - у них теж є власна культура, що це взагалі за абстрактна "Європа", у яку ми так завзято ліземо? Відсутність корупції - так це не унікальна риса якоїсь там "західної" культури. Лгбт/транс/небінарні кавуни? Так це захопило Європу зовсім недавно, до того цей континент і так вважався Європою без усієї цієї дурні. Різдво 25 грудня? Вау, оце-то перемога! Тепер Різдво у нас замість затишного спокійного свята перетворилося на ще один день кінця року, коли всі метушаться, закривають дедлайни і купу справ. Який тут затишок і Різдвяна атмосфера? Для мене особисто атмосферу і магію Різдва цим майже вбили. Типу є якісь третьосорині українці, а є вища раса - Європейці, у яких кожен чих правильний і розвинений. Вже добалакалися деякі до того, що нам треба на латиницю переходити, так, мовляв, краще і зручніше (!!) Серйозно, це все з нами може зіграти дуже поганий жарт - бо війну з Росією ми врешті виграємо, а от власні цінності та ідентичність можемо легко втратити.

[@AYOH-k1h]

Hello sir! what volunteer army group should I join? I'm 18 with no combat experience yet want to go Ukraine and help.

[@Наталія-ф6в]

18 річних хлопців ніхто на війну не візьме, там зовсім не весело, це найстрашніше що може бути на світі.

[@AYOH-k1h]

Well your wrong, sorry to say. I am aware its the scariest thing in the world and thats why i want to assist in anyway possible. Anyway your army needs young people that has been statistically proven.

[@miniworld4352]

Українська армія потребує дронів, можна допомагати грошима на дрони, або допомагати із закупкою доставкою дронів чи їх комплектуючих

[@jeffhoyle7900]

Im from America, ill be there in a month

[@Herkulez1981]

When was this filmed ?

[@pacifist9805]

Just before the August 10th Silicon Curtain event. There's a link to a video 'How to get into Ukraine...' in the description.

[@Наталія-ф6в]

Ви не даєте хлопцю нічого сказати, лише самі говорите

[@oksanaolasiuk2447]

thanks you from ukrainians)

[@carolwilliams8511]

I hope anyone who can will go to Ukraine and help boost the economy 😊

[@nancy9891]

I’m so glad to see a young American man going to Lviv. Lviv is a beautiful city and Putin has tried to destabilize the city.🇺🇦Ukraine is an old country with lots of history. American people may have to migrate to Ukraine if Donald Trump gets elected president. Living in a dictatorship is not where I can live.

[@edwardreid2598]

Donald Trump will be President!! The sooner the better!!….. cos the guy in the white house now is asleep at the wheel….. and the war in Ukraine will be over….. educate yourself Nancy!

[@sylwiapro2791]

I love Lviv! Orest, i think we met back in 2008 or so as I was travelling to the Crimea from Lviv with a friend. Or it's possible I'm mixing you up with someone else! Def met a guy with slightly longer hair, who was telling us about his travels and then your name sometimes appears in my contacts randomly. But I might be totally wrong!

[@jedi-mic]

Slava Ukraine

[@yura1717]

👍

[@RenaissanceRepairman]

What is the homeless situation there? People displaced by russian attacks.

[@JustNews0]

I,am fan of Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@tHYRR3N]

Ey, he is pretty good looking man.

[@josegomez6914]

Where is that war bro

[@DirtySanchez333]

🤣 seriously? Do you have 💩 4 🧠, you don't believe ukraine is being invaded?

[@shwabb1]

In Eastern and Southern Ukraine. Not even close to Western Ukraine (where Lviv is located).

[@v.s.o.p]

Orest ZOOb правильніше б було писати

[@matth7856]

there is place to work out all over NYC bronx BK ...

[@spondoolie6450]

I'm in Florida, USA and planning an extensive (6 month+) Euro trip in 2025. I've never been to Eastern Europe and would love to check out Ukraine .... been monitoring the events there since before the war - when Russian troops were still in Belarus.

[@LeY-ji6mq]

Toàn vẹn lãnh thổ trước sự xâm lược Nga

[@yelyzaveta6243]

Том Голланд класно зіграв американського студента 👍🏻

[@Sammy-be5dc]

So hes american what does that mean 😂 nothing

[@speedyjoe1]

lyiv is polish

[@МихайлоМирка-ф1ч]

Гітлер створив польщу

[@mickjameson519]

@@МихайлоМирка-ф1ч and ukraine is a richman's wh0r3. Demographics will never recover.

[@peroleable]

Ohh yess. I have crossed the same border. 5.5 hours in a very slow queue, and a little corruption included. Bordercrossings on Chengen borders normally dont take more than 20 minutes

[@Kamil_Jumpen]

Beautiful Polish city

[@Iren179]

Основал Киевский князь, а не польский

[@slawekwojtowicz]

A beautiful old Polish city….

[@crossfade_shd]

Yeah, like a Przemysl, an old Ukrainian city

[@slawekwojtowicz]

@@crossfade_shd Przemyśl, a city in southeastern Poland, has a complex and diverse history, reflecting its location at a crossroads of various cultures and political entities. Historically, Przemyśl has been influenced by both Polish and Ukrainian cultures, among others. • Early History: Przemyśl dates back to at least the 8th century. It was part of the Great Moravian Empire and later became a significant center in the Kingdom of Poland. • Medieval Period: During the Middle Ages, Przemyśl was contested between Poland and Kievan Rus’, leading to significant Ukrainian cultural and religious influence in the area. • Ruthenian Influence: In the medieval period, the city was a center for the Ruthenian (East Slavic) population. It became part of the Kingdom of Poland in 1340, but the Ruthenian (Ukrainian) population remained significant. • Austro-Hungarian Empire: From the late 18th century until the end of World War I, Przemyśl was part of the Austrian Habsburg Empire (Austro-Hungarian Empire). During this time, the city was known for its military fortifications. • Interwar Period: After World War I, Przemyśl was incorporated into the newly re-established Polish state. However, it remained ethnically diverse with significant Ukrainian, Jewish, and Polish communities. • World War II and Aftermath: During World War II, Przemyśl was occupied by Nazi Germany. After the war, the borders of Poland were redrawn, and Przemyśl remained within Poland. The Ukrainian population was significantly affected by the conflict and subsequent population transfers. In summary, while Przemyśl has deep historical connections with Ukrainian culture and population, particularly in the medieval and early modern periods, it has predominantly been part of Poland throughout its more recent history.

[@slawekwojtowicz]

@@crossfade_shd Lwów, now known as Lviv, also has a rich and complex history, marked by its role as a cultural and political crossroads in Eastern Europe. Its historical ties to both Polish and Ukrainian cultures are significant. • Early History: Lviv was founded by King Daniel of Galicia in the mid-13th century and named after his son, Lev. It was part of the Kingdom of Galicia-Volhynia, which had strong ties to the broader Kievan Rus’ cultural and political sphere. • Polish Rule: In 1349, Lviv was captured by the Polish King Casimir III the Great, becoming part of the Kingdom of Poland. Under Polish rule, Lviv flourished as a major trade center and cultural hub. It was granted the Magdeburg rights, which contributed to its growth and development. • Austro-Hungarian Empire: Following the partitions of Poland in the late 18th century, Lviv became part of the Austrian Habsburg Empire. It served as the capital of the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria. During this period, Lviv was a center for Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish culture. • Interwar Period: After World War I, Lviv became part of the Second Polish Republic. The city continued to be a vibrant cultural center, with significant Polish and Ukrainian populations, as well as a large Jewish community. • World War II: During World War II, Lviv experienced Soviet and Nazi occupations. The war and Holocaust devastated the city’s population, particularly its Jewish community. • Post-World War II: After the war, Lviv was incorporated into the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, following the redrawing of borders as agreed upon by the Allied powers. The Polish population was largely resettled in Poland, while Ukrainians from other parts of Poland were resettled in Lviv and western Ukraine. • Modern Era: Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Lviv has been part of independent Ukraine. It remains a major cultural, educational, and economic center in the country. In summary, Lviv (Lwów) has a deeply intertwined history with both Polish and Ukrainian cultures. While it was part of Poland for many centuries and had a significant Polish cultural influence, it also has strong historical and cultural connections to Ukraine. Today, it is an important city in Ukraine, reflecting its complex and multicultural past.

[@slawekwojtowicz]

Lwów, now known as Lviv, also has a rich and complex history, marked by its role as a cultural and political crossroads in Eastern Europe. Its historical ties to both Polish and Ukrainian cultures are significant. • Early History: Lviv was founded by King Daniel of Galicia in the mid-13th century and named after his son, Lev. It was part of the Kingdom of Galicia-Volhynia, which had strong ties to the broader Kievan Rus’ cultural and political sphere. • Polish Rule: In 1349, Lviv was captured by the Polish King Casimir III the Great, becoming part of the Kingdom of Poland. Under Polish rule, Lviv flourished as a major trade center and cultural hub. It was granted the Magdeburg rights, which contributed to its growth and development. • Austro-Hungarian Empire: Following the partitions of Poland in the late 18th century, Lviv became part of the Austrian Habsburg Empire. It served as the capital of the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria. During this period, Lviv was a center for Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish culture. • Interwar Period: After World War I, Lviv became part of the Second Polish Republic. The city continued to be a vibrant cultural center, with significant Polish and Ukrainian populations, as well as a large Jewish community. • World War II: During World War II, Lviv experienced Soviet and Nazi occupations. The war and Holocaust devastated the city’s population, particularly its Jewish community. • Post-World War II: After the war, Lviv was incorporated into the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, following the redrawing of borders as agreed upon by the Allied powers. The Polish population was largely resettled in Poland, while Ukrainians from other parts of Poland were resettled in Lviv and western Ukraine. • Modern Era: Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Lviv has been part of independent Ukraine. It remains a major cultural, educational, and economic center in the country. In summary, Lviv (Lwów) has a deeply intertwined history with both Polish and Ukrainian cultures. While it was part of Poland for many centuries and had a significant Polish cultural influence, it also has strong historical and cultural connections to Ukraine. Today, it is an important city in Ukraine, reflecting its complex and multicultural past.

[@crossfade_shd]

@@slawekwojtowicz blah blah blah… You can only dream that Lviv is Polish city. Keep your imperial trappings to yourself

[@jetterolumere9146]

Nice to see Lviv again. However my questions would be why have you let your country become controlled and owned by Israeli Oligarchs? And why did you let Zelenski break the Minsk Peace Treaty?

[@Iren179]

Russian 😂???

[@jetterolumere9146]

@@Iren179 Australian traveller, International Relations BA and used to live in Lviv. Ukraine is beautiful, so much culture. Don't know why you would even want to compare it to the rest of Europe which is turning into one big sh!t pile of crime and unimployment. I would recommend anyone who would like the real story this chapter in Ukraine's history to watch Gonzalo Lira. Too bad they murdered him there in Ukraine for speaking truth to corruption.

[@dune00]

When was this filmed?