Carpathia Gardens

A Community in Harmony with Nature for Ukraine's Transcarpathia Mountain Region

Carpathia Gardens Presentation (English)

Carpathia Gardens Presentation (Ukrainian)

Maps of Ukraine, Transcarpathia and Hungary

Transcarpathia Location

Novo Transcarpathia map

Ukraine Population Density

Budapest to Transcarpathia

Transcarpathia Tour

Resources

Here are links to various resources about Transcarpathia
travel, sights, culture, art, music, history, food and restaurants

Village Life in Mountains

This channel is about the lives of people who live in mountainous areas and are engaged in agriculture. How farmers grow different types of plants and animals in mountain conditions, what are the features of agriculture in mountains, how people adapt to life in mountain conditions and how they interact with the natural environment. The channel also has videos about the traditions and culture of mountain villages, about local dishes and recipes, about customs and holidays celebrated by local residents.

Highland World

This film is about the true freedom that lives in the heart of a lonely master on top of a mountain. The man’s name is Mykhailo, he is 70 years old, he lives in the village of Dubove, Zakarpattia region, Ukraine. Together with his dog and goats, he has created a world where harmony and peace reign. No extra fuss, just clean air, majestic views and daily work that brings joy. This is a story about a simple but joy-filled life, where true happiness lies in independence, silence and free breathing in the mountains.

Life on Top: How People Live Today in the Mountain Villages of Eastern Europe. (with subtitles)

We invite you on a journey to a high mountain village, where time seems to have stopped but life goes on. In this film, we will show how people live in mountain villages today, preserving ancient traditions, crafts and lifestyles that have been passed down from generation to generation. You will see how socks, tablecloths and much more were spun. Let’s show a grandmother who was born in 1928, she survived 2 wars and a famine. You will learn about the customs of local residents, their working days. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of mountain authenticity of a picturesque village with us!

Internet Encyclopedia of Ukraine: Transcarpathia

Transcarpathia or Transcarpathian Ukraine: A historical-geographic region in southwestern Ukraine, incorporating the southern slopes of the Carpathian Mountains and a portion of the adjoining Tysa Lowland.

Transcarpathia Region

Zakarpattia Oblast (Transcarpathian region) is located in the Southwest of Ukraine. In the north it borders on Lviv, in the east on Ivano-Frakivsk oblasts of Ukraine, in the south it borders on Romania, in the southwest on Hungary, in the west on Slovakia and in the northwest on Poland.

Journey into Mountain Life

Welcome to our channel, where we reveal the secrets and challenges of mountain life. Here, each day is a tale of overcoming adversity, where every breath is intertwined with effort and endurance. We delve into a world where residents confront daily struggles and triumph over them, fighting for every harvest, every animal, and every drop of water. But our narrative also springs to life through the authentic culture and traditions of mountain communities. We explore their unique lifestyles, rich traditions, celebrations, and ways of harmonizing with nature.