Society & Culture
This week, my friend Alexander Woolley joins me to discuss Ukraine, and in particular the historic Black Sea port of Odessa. We cover various topics, including: Is it 'Ukraine' or ‘The Ukraine’ and the whole ‘correcting people on how they pronounce a country’ thing. On being squashed between other countries (see also: Poland) The wonderful city of Odessa The Potemkin stairs (or are they steps?) Going to the opera / theatre (including tips) Speaking the language – or not (and indeed which one?) Ukrainian food and restaurants Sleeper train travel in Ukraine