Ukraine is located in the Eastern part of Europe, bordering on Russia to the east. The capitol is Kiev and the total population of the country is around 45 million people.

During the twentieth century Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union and relations to Russia are still sense, especially in recent years.

Ukraine is also knows for the football team Dynamo Kiev, for actresses Milla Jovovich and Mila Kunis, the writer Isaac Babel and classical composer, Sergei Prokofiev.

Keynote speakers on Ukraine take a closer look on the Eastern European country, its history, politics, culture, etc.