Students of the Norwegian language course attend a class at the Lviv office of the Ukrainian-Scandinavian Center in the fall of 2019. The center has another office in Kyiv and serves as a hub for fans of Nordic cultures and languages.
The Scandinavian global influence has been gaining momentum, dominating home design trends with its minimalistic approach and contributing the concepts of “hygge” and “lagom.”
For a while, Ukrainians had few opportunities to explore Nordic culture and meet people who share an interest in Scandinavia. But with the foundation of the Ukrainian-Scandinavian Center in 2017, it has become much easier.