Ukrainians in the United Kingdom
Many Ukrainian immigrants arrived in England in the aftermath of World War II, with a second wave of immigration occurring in the 1990s following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Today, there is a significant Ukrainian community in England. Throughout the year, there are several Ukrainian cultural organizations and events throughout the country, including the Ukrainian-British City Club in London, which hosts an annual Ukrainian festival. As of August 2022, 115,200 relocated Ukrainians have settled in the UK.
Sources and Stories
Q&A: The UK and the Ukraine refugee situation
Read more about the UK and the Ukraine refugee situation in this report by The Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford Centre on Migration, Policy and Society (COMPAS).
How Ukrainian refugees found their second home in the UK
Read about a Ukrainian mother and daughter who relocated to the United Kingdom from Ukraine.
Ukrainian chef opens ‘cultural embassy’ restaurant in London
Famous Ukrainian chef Yurii Kovryzhenko and his partner Olga Tsybytovska on their plans to open “Mriya.” The restaurant, which means “dream” in Ukraine, is intended to be an exhibition space for Ukrainian culture.
Share and Collaborate
If you’re Ukrainian and currently living in the United Kingdom, we’d love to talk to you! Please reach out about your food experience. Scholars specializing in the local cuisine, culture, and history are also encouraged to connect to collaborate. Contact directly at melissa.randall (at) nyu (dot) edu.