Ukraine Culture Studies and Other Research

Mike Manna has written the following research papers over the past few years. Each of these papers is in a Word document file and are available for download. For a complete list of his papers, go this page.

Israel Pilgrimage Notebook
Mike recently edited a portion of his research paper in preparation for a spiritual pilgrimage to Israel for his family. The document includes the basis for their journey and their 11-day plan to visit Biblical sites. Mike will write an appendix to this paper upon their family's return.

Insights into Idioms of the Russian Language
This paper gives an introduction into the difficulties found in translating idioms from Russian to English and vice versa. Through interviews and examples from Ukraine, Mike shows that a greater depth of understanding can be achieved if we take the time to study idioms in a foreign culture.

Fraud or Frugality: Designated Giving in Ukraine
Through research and interviews, Mike Manna has taken a look at a sensitive subject. If your church is planning on giving funds to a ministry in Ukraine, this paper would be worth your time reading.

Kiev Youth Survey Results (Excel file) and the Kiev Youth Survey Questionnaire
This questionnaire was conducted on the streets of Kiev to 124 youth between the ages of 12 and 25 years old. The questionnaire and the results are posted here.

The Demonic Prince of Ukraine
A limited study of the Pre-Slavic gods, Dual faith, and Neo-paganism in Ukraine

Other Ukrainian Research Papers by Mike Manna