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Borshch is a staple of Ukrainian cuisine, and has been for at least 1,200 years. In 2019, the official Twitter account for Russia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry tried to claim the beetroot stew as their own.
In response, Ukrainian chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and social activist Yevgen Klopotenko set out to document the importance of borsch across Ukrainian culture for the next year and a half, and ultimately, borshch being named by UNESCO as part of Ukraine’s Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding in July 2022.
This sweatshirt features an illustration by Ukrainian artist Albina Kolesnichenko highlighting some of the ingredients of borshch: beetroot, potato, carrot, tomato, and garlic.
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Disclaimer: Product measurements may vary by up to 2" (5 cm).
| SIZE | CHEST WIDTH | BODY LENGTH | SLEEVE LENGTH |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 50.5 cm / 19 ⅞ in | 68 cm / 26 ¾ in | 64.5 cm / 25 ⅜ in |
| M | 53 cm / 20 ⅞ in | 72 cm / 28 ⅜ in | 66 cm / 26 in |
| L | 56 cm / 22 in | 74 cm / 29 ⅛ in | 67.5 cm / 26 ⅝ in |
| XL | 59 cm / 23 ¼ in | 76 cm / 29 ⅞ in | 69 cm / 27 ⅛ in |
| 2XL | 62 cm / 24 ⅜ in | 78 cm / 30 ¾ in | 70.5 cm / 27 ¾ in |
Great quality and reasonable delivery it just makes me feel I have supported Ukraine in a little way.
I'm happy to support the Kyiv Independent through this purchase. Albina Kolesnichenko's artwork is beautiful & I'm looking forward to showing my love for borshch :) If you're considering ordering a sweatshirt, take note of the disclaimer in the sizing guide. The medium I ordreed was 2" bigger.
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