What Are The Characteristics Of Ukrainian Women?

So what are Ukrainian women like when it comes to their mentality? Above, we went through some of the characteristics you can expect to encounter with a Ukrainian woman. Now we’ll dive deeper into the mentality of Ukrainian women and from what standpoint they approach life. Anybody who knows Ukrainian history knows that Ukraine up through the ages has gone through tremendous hardship in the form of wars, communism, famines, you name it. In addition, these crises have always been hardest on women, and thus Ukrainian women know to suffer. Moreover, women in Ukraine even today suffer on many levels concerning socio-economic factors or abuse from Ukrainian men, etc. Thus, mentally Ukrainian women have learned to endure harsh conditions and impressively without becoming bitter or suffering from depression. Furthermore, in contrast to women from e.g. Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Malta, Greece, Belgium, Montenegro, and other countries we have written about, Ukrainian women are not so self-centered, and they do not waste time on matters of the mind. E.g., if there is a tangible problem, it has to be fixed; however, if the problem is not a clear-cut matter, well, then no need to worry about it.

Hence, where Western women tend to panic or overthink matters, Ukrainian women are more practical and calm. Also, Ukrainian women tend never to fuss about true hardship; they whine about their looks and if they put on weight, but not when it comes to working long hours or if their husbands are mischiefs. Another characteristic of Ukrainian women is that they are competent and determined. Many women in Ukraine occupy high governmental positions and run companies or their own businesses. They archive well within science, technology, and engineering, and in many cases, they outperform men within niches traditionally dominated by men. Regarding gender roles and traditional values, Ukrainian women do not see much reasoning or benefits of the Western world’s obsession with political correctness, gender politics, or identity issues. To the vast majority of Ukrainian women, being feminine is something they enjoy, and they have no desire to take over a man’s job in a coal mine, the army, or as a policeman, where they risk getting injured.

Ukrainian women, in many cases, work behind the scenes, and they use their wit and smartness rather than seeking confrontations. When it comes to friends, children, and family, women in Ukraine are known to be faithful and committed. Moreover, most Ukrainian women favor conservatism when it comes to men and relationships. In matters such as sex, Ukrainian women are not as nonchalant as Western women, and they tend not to sleep around as it would ruin their reputation. In most cases, a man has to be patient and date Ukrainian women for quite some time before a Ukrainian woman will consider having sex with him. To sum up, when we examine the characteristics of Ukrainian women regarding their mentality. Ukrainian women tend to be more no-nonsense compared to Western women. Ukrainian women work hard and are competent, and they seldom complain. They take on problems with a practical approach rather than an emotional approach. Also, they enjoy being feminine, and they are no huge fans of Western country’s obsession with identity politics and correctness.

You might know the famous Leo Tolstoy quote, “There is no greatness where there is not simplicity, goodness, and truth.” So when it comes to Ukrainian women and their moral compass, how does it work, and there any differences compared to Western cultures? You often hear Western women commenting on Ukrainian women accusing them of being materialistic or only in it for the money. However, is it true? And are Western women any different? These are some of the concerns we’ll examine in this section. Initially, Ukrainian women grow up in a radically different cultural and social system than Westerners. For example, in Ukraine, homosexuality is not accepted, and the vast majority of Ukrainians, no matter if men or women, see it as a sin and something that should never be accepted in Ukrainian culture. Of course, in contrast to Western countries where homosexuality is celebrated and laws mandate how everybody should think and feel about the issue. Likewise, regarding gender roles, here, Ukrainian culture is much more traditional than Western culture, and thus, in Ukraine, a woman is a woman, and a man is a man.

Whereas in Western countries, there are something like 65+ different genders where people identify in all kinds of ways, even as cats. Nonetheless, let’s begin with the stereotypical portrayal of Ukrainian women and men with money. And let’s see if it is an immoral issue and whether Ukrainian women prefer a man with money rather than a man without money. Foremost, no matter what culture, women have always been drawn to men with money and power. The reason is that men with money tend to be competent, driven, and more ambitious than men with no money. And thus, they can provide better and create a safer environment and more opportunities for children. Regarding Ukrainian women, they see nothing immoral or wrong with the concept that you want to provide your offspring with as good a start in life as possible. It is understood that if a mother cares about her children, she cares about money.

Another morale issue where women in Ukraine are different from Western women is when it comes to sex and relationships. Funny enough, even though Ukrainian women like to dress more sexually explicit than Western women, they are less promiscuous. For example, casual sex to most Ukrainian women is something they try to avoid, and if it does happen, it happens in secret. Many women in Ukraine even prefer not to have sex before officially engaging with the man they are dating. Whereas with Western women having casual sex is more the norm rather than the exception. Likewise, in marriage, Ukrainian women stay faithful and rarely sleep around. Unfaithfulness to Ukrainian women is seen as something a woman does not do and as a sin. Similarly, when it comes to divorce, Ukrainian women feel that getting a divorce is a failure and should be avoided at all costs. Motherhood to Ukrainian women is sacred, and they prioritize it above careers in contrast to western women who first have to finish University and then they begin a career and then they have children somewhere in their mid-thirties. Most Ukrainian women have children before the age of 25.

It is widely recognized that Ukrainian women encompass an intriguing blend of beauty and intelligence. However, to quote Lord Chesterfield, “In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it – thou art a fool..” So what are the characteristics of Ukrainian women when it comes to their education and intelligence? Let’s begin with some facts about Ukrainian women and their education. The literacy rate for women in Ukraine is 99,97% making it one of the highest worldwide. On top of that, a stunning 93% of 24-65 year-olds hold a least upper secondary education. And finally, 60% of 25-36 year-olds hold a tertiary degree (university). Furthermore, they also succeed in typically male-dominated niches like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Also, Ukrainian women are great researchers and analysts, outperforming women in many Western countries. A study carried out in 2017 by Microsoft showed that over 60% of parents in Ukraine encourage their daughters to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Well, you probably get the picture; Ukrainian women are generally speaking highly educated and very intelligent when it comes to learning and performing difficult academic tasks.

However, it is not only within academia that Ukrainian women are exceptional; anyone who has traveled or worked within Ukraine couldn’t help noticing that it is the women who run things from shops, smaller businesses, and up to some of Ukraine’s large corporations. Again, proving that Ukrainian women are industrious and driven towards success. Nevertheless, it is not only within academia, and Ukrainian business women prove their worth. Also, when it comes to more grounded and everyday matters, Ukrainian women approach problem-solving with ease and handle most situations by thinking their way through them. Thus, for most Ukrainian women, problems are there to be solved and overcome. Another characteristic of Ukrainian women when it comes to intelligence and education is their ability to learn languages and integrate into new cultures. Ukrainian women who have immigrated to Western countries are more successful than most other immigrant groups, and today you find a significant number of Ukrainian women in positions such as doctors, scientists, researchers, etc., throughout many Western countries.

Regarding men, Ukrainian women favor educated men of high intelligence. Above, we examined if Ukrainian women only marry men with money and if it is a moral issue. The fact of the matter is that Ukrainian women more than likely favor education and intelligence over money. Ukraine has always been known to provide prominent intellectuals with some of the world’s most influential writers, poets, and chess players, no less. In the Soviet Union, it did no matter what job you had or how qualifies you were; the state paid everybody the same no matter what. Thus, for a Ukrainian woman in those days, favoring men with money was not a possibility, and when dating in Ukraine women favored men with intellectual capacity. In conclusion, having examined some of the characteristics of Ukrainian women when it comes to education and intelligence. It seems obvious that Ukrainian women are not only highly educated, and they also know how to apply their intelligence in everything they do, both in business, science, and everyday life. If you want to read more about Ukrainian women, here is a link to some great articles.

The final topic we will investigate is the situation regarding Ukrainian women and their family life and how they manage. Most people who have studied Ukrainian or Russian culture know that men in both countries are known to be brutes, drink too much, and treat women badly, and as a result, women in Ukraine, in many cases, have to bring their children alone. Today, almost one-third of Ukrainian women bring up children without a father in the house, often because the father has gone to live with another woman. Consequently, it is challenging for a single Ukrainian mother to live a fulfilling life and provide well for her children. Ukrainian women are working hard to manage both family and work already, and thus when the father leaves the household, life becomes even harder. Moreover, in Ukraine, women are not well protected regarding child support or state benefits. State benefits are low, and husbands disappear without a trace, and most often are impossible to locate. Nonetheless, single mothers in Ukraine still achieve to be caring mothers, and with the help of grandparents, they manage to get by.

Compared to Western culture, the family structure in Ukraine has a tighter family bond regarding grandparents and grandchildren. And it is rather common that a single mother chooses to live with her parents so they can help take care of the children when she is working. Furthermore, Ukrainian women are great at helping each other out regarding their children, and often they trade favors looking after each other’s children when needed. Something most people in the West don’t do anymore. However, even in the cases where Ukrainian women do have a man in the house, it is the woman who takes care of everything in the household, i.e., she cleans, buys groceries, washes the clothes, and so forth, no matter if she works full time or not. Hence, which again tells you something about the endurance of Ukrainian women and once again proves their ability to cope with even the most demanding situations. Nonetheless, to a Ukrainian woman starting a family is one of her biggest priorities and biggest wishes, no matter the grief she can expect from a Ukrainian man.

Also, women in Ukraine prefer having children at a younger age than in Western countries. Today Western women, on average, have children in their mid-thirties, whereas Ukrainian women find a husband with whom they can have children in their early or mid-twenties. Western women tend to have children when they have finished their education and have started a career, whereas Ukrainian women manage to combine both worlds concurrently. Furthermore, today in Western cultures, many women choose to live alone without a man in their life, whereas Ukrainian women favor having a man no matter what and even though finding a suitable match is difficult. Ukrainian women outnumber men in the millions, and Ukrainian men have a chauvinist approach to women, but still, Ukrainian women go through great lengths to find a husband, and thus Ukrainian marriage agencies are popular. If we have to sum up Ukrainian women’s characteristics regarding family, you can say they achieve to cope and navigate family life against all the odds. If you would like to read more about Ukrainian women and what to expect if you marry one, here is a link.