Oleksandr Pohrebnyak
Human resources manager
“The crisis totally ruined my St. Valentine’s Day. Less work, less money, worse holidays. I couldn’t afford inviting my beloved to the place I wanted. I couldn’t afford buying a decent present.”
Halyna Pruzhnykova
Student
“Not the crisis, but excessive expectations spoiled my Valentine’s Day. One’s spiritual state, not finances, determine the holiday. It’s another chance for those in love to express their feelings. In Ukraine, St. Valentine’s Day is a holiday mainly for young people.”
Yulia Lysenko
Student
“The crisis cannot be an obstacle for such a holiday, which is ingrained so deeply in Ukrainian culture by now. All my friends of all ages and even those single, celebrated St. Valentine’s Day.”
Olena Denisenko
Lawyer
“Fortunately, it did not ruin mine, as I celebrated it with family. However, I can tell that in previous years, St. Valentine’s Day was obviously more joyful and vivid. So, it could be that the absence of money did manage to ruin the holiday spirit a bit.”
Vadym Afinets
Salesman
“This year Valentine’s Day was nothing compared to last year. It’s still a holiday for young people in Ukraine. But students and young professionals are those suffering most from the deep financial hardships now. I would say that the crisis can definitely be blamed for spoiling the holiday mood.”
