Odessa and Ukraine Wandering Desk

This week, my friend Alexander Woolley joins me to discuss Ukraine, and in particular the historic Black Sea port of Odessa.

We cover various topics, including:

Is it 'Ukraine' or ‘The Ukraine’ and the whole ‘correcting people on how they pronounce a country’ thing. On being squashed between other countries (see also: Poland) The wonderful city of Odessa The Potemkin stairs (or are they steps?) Going to the opera / theatre (including tips) Speaking the language – or not (and indeed which one?) Ukrainian food and restaurants Sleeper train travel in Ukraine